Award-Winning 2020 Game Is Free On Xbox & Steam To Celebrate Pride Month

Summary Celebrate Pride Month with Xbox by getting Tell Me Why for free; a narrative game with LGBTQIA+ representation.

Make a difference by donating to trans creator or charities when you grab a copy of Tell Me Why in June.

Dive into a powerful narrative exploring family, mental health, and self-acceptance.

Microsoft and Xbox are celebrating Pride Month by giving away copies to one of developer DONTNOD Entertainment's best games: Tell Me Why. Released back in 2020, the narrative-focused adventure game earned critical praise and plenty of accolades for its deep story, excellent writing, and compelling characters and Microsoft has often made it a point to offer it to players for free during the month of June. It's also a landmark LGBTQIA+ game given that it was the first major studio-produced title to star a transgender protagonist.

Per the official Xbox blog, Microsoft confirmed that players on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam will be able to pick up a copy of Tell Me Why for free for the whole of June. Much like previous years, DONTNOD Entertainment is encouraging those who grab a free copy of the game to donate the money they would spent on the title to an independant trans creator or a transgender-inclusive charity organization. Given the themes represented in Tell Me Why, such a move makes a great deal of sense and continues DONTNOD's efforts to uplift the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Tell Me Why You Haven't Played This Gem Yet?

For Life Is Strange Lovers, It's A Must

Those who may not have grabbed Tell Me Why really ought to do so as it represents DONTNOD's mastery of the narrative system that it implemented in previous hits like Life Is Strange and Twin Mirror. The story focuses on Tyler and Alyson Ronan, twins who reconnect in an effort to put the past behind them and investigate some of the mysterious aspects of their shared history. Tell Me Why's story was so strong it won the Games For Impact Award at the 2020 Game Awards.

Set in a sleepy Alaskan town, Tell Me Why prompts players to make decisions that can vastly change the outcome of the narratives as they mould Tyler and Alyson's relationship in whatever ways they deem best for the story. Within this structure, light puzzles will crop up that will require some out-the-box thinking in order to progress. It's a cohesive package, one that manages to deliver a poignant story about growing up and accepting oneself.

Perhaps the best part of Tell Me Why is the background work conducted by DONTNOD Entertainment to provide a genuine, authetic experience. During production, the team consulted with cultural, mental health and gender advocates to ensure that the characters represented in the game were as truthful to reality as possible. Players who've yet to pick up the game should ensure they grab it before the end of June.

Source: Xbox