While is not a free-to-play game, there are legitimate ways to play it without additional cost if you have certain subscriptions, or to find it at significant discounts. Official Ways to Play for "Free"

: Days Gone is frequently included in the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs.

The v1.06 update you mentioned is a specific patch released to improve performance and stability.

: On PC, Patch 1.06 primarily addressed issues with Steam input for motion and gyro controls.

: You can purchase or check for seasonal sales on the Epic Games Store or Steam .