A technical hiccup at Humble Bundle—the popular pay-what-you-want gaming store—briefly allowed users to claim an entire month’s "Humble Choice" bundle for $0, netting them over $180 worth of games. The glitch, active for roughly 90 minutes late Thursday night, sent shockwaves through gaming communities before being quietly patched.
How the Glitch Unfolded
Around 11:30 PM ET on Thursday, users noticed Humble Bundle’s checkout system malfunctioning. Instead of charging the standard $11.99 monthly fee for "Humble Choice" (a subscription granting 8–10 curated games), the platform accepted $0 payments. Subscribers instantly received access to June’s full bundle, featuring high-profile titles like The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition ($49.99), Temtem ($44.99), and Ghostwire: Tokyo ($29.99), alongside indie hits.
Reddit user u/GameDealHunter first flagged the exploit on r/FreeGameFindings, sparking a frenzy:
🔗 PSA: $0 USD to sign up for Humble Choice for 1 month
"This can’t be real… but it just worked for me. GET IT NOW BEFORE IT’S GONE!"
Within minutes, the subreddit and Twitter flooded with confirmations. Users reported downloading games immediately, fearing revocation.
Humble Bundle’s Split-Second Decision
Initially, Humble Bundle appeared to honor the glitch. Early redeemers kept their games without interruption. But as traffic spiked, the company disabled new $0 subscriptions around 1:00 AM ET. By Friday morning, some users found their access revoked—yet many retained full bundles.
A follow-up Reddit thread highlighted the mixed outcome:
🔗 PSA: Humble Bundle is respecting the Humble Choice $0 glitch for some
"My games are still in my library, but my friend got booted. No emails, no warning—just luck of the draw."
Humble Bundle has not publicly addressed the incident. Support tickets reportedly received canned responses citing "technical errors" without clarifying revocation criteria.
The Aftermath
Gamers are divided. Those who kept the bundle celebrate an "accidental charity act," while revoked users criticize the opaque handling. Ethical debates raged online, with some arguing the glitch exploited a small business, while others called it "karma" for past subscription controversies.
Industry analysts estimate the incident cost Humble Bundle upwards of $250,000 in lost revenue, factoring in both claimed games and canceled legitimate subscriptions.
What Now?
As of Saturday, all new subscriptions require full payment. Those who benefited from the glitch should back up game keys immediately—though Humble Bundle’s silence suggests enforcement may be over. For the rest? June’s bundle remains a steal at $11.99… but nowhere near free.
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