Sleeping Dogs is now available for free on Xbox Live

Written by Brandon Hofer on December 31, 2013

News: The first game to be part of the Games with Gold promotion in 2014 is now available, free of charge on Xbox Live.

Sleeping Dogs is now a part of the Games with Gold program and is a free download right now on Xbox Live. The first title of the Games with Gold program in 2014, Sleeping Dogs catapults players into the role of undercover cop Wei Shen, tasked with taking down one of the world’s most fearsome criminal organizations...the Hong Kong Triads. As players explore the bustling and crowded Hong Kong Island, through its neon-lit side streets and sprawling street markets, a story unfolds of loyalty and betrayal, where Wei begins to question his own motives as he is sucked in deeper than he could ever imagine.

“From the moment you pick up the controller and experience the blend of driving, close combat and shooting you know you’re playing something fresh and a bit special,” said Lee Singleton, General Manager of Square Enix London Studios. “Sleeping Dogs has one of the best melee combat systems out there - it’s super brutal with devastating takedown moves, and when added to UFG’s (United Front Games) proven heritage in driving games, a first class story and the vibrant backdrop of the Hong Kong underworld we get a fiery recipe with fun written all over it.”

Have you had a chance to play Sleeping Dogs? If not, now is the perfect time with it being free for Xbox Live gold members. Take a look at the trailer below and tell us what you think.

Download Sleeping Dogs on Xbox.com here. Please note that as of the time this story was posted Xbox.com still lists Sleeping Dogs for $19.99. Simply click on "Buy Game" and you should be directed to a confirmation screen where it says "Free". Make sure it says "Free" though before you hit confirm. I did this myself and can confirm it works.