Ethan Crossfield 
Steam users can claim Before Your Eyes at no cost on September 23, 2026, but the promotion has a limited supply of keys and will use a first-come, first-served queue. The giveaway begins at 12 PM ET through Lenovo Gaming Community Drops, so anyone interested should prepare their accounts before the event opens.
What players can claim on September 23
Before Your Eyes, developed by GoodbyeWorld Games, will be free to keep for users who successfully receive and redeem a key. The offer is not an unlimited Steam promotion: keys are available only while supplies last, and joining the queue does not guarantee that a copy will be assigned.
The game is known for building its central mechanic around a webcam. Players control important moments by blinking in real life, creating an unusually direct connection between the player and the story. The narrative follows a recently deceased soul looking back over an entire lifetime while traveling toward the afterlife.
That approach helped the title earn a 98% positive rating on Steam from more than 15,500 reviews, placing it in the platform's "Overwhelmingly Positive" category.
Who is eligible and how the giveaway works
The giveaway is available through the Lenovo Gaming Community Key Drop, and participants must belong to that community. The listed claim process also requires active Steam and Twitch accounts, with users signed in before the event starts.
At 12 PM ET on September 23, refresh the key page to enter the queue. Participants must complete Steam and Twitch confirmation steps through Gleam, link their Lenovo Gaming Community account there, and then redeem the awarded key through Gamesplanet. The resulting Steam key can be activated on Steam.
The source's setup instructions refer to the required community account as the Legion Gaming Community account, while the promotion itself is identified as Lenovo Gaming Community. Players should therefore make sure the relevant Lenovo or Legion community login is ready before the queue opens.
What comes next for the promotion
Lenovo originally scheduled this giveaway for September 2, but technical problems with the Drops system forced a delay. The company later said it had changed the backend to make Key Drops faster and more stable. A September 9 giveaway for The Walking Dead reportedly ran without problems, which supports the September 23 schedule, although key availability remains the main risk for players.
The promotion is part of a wider set of recurring free-game opportunities on PC. Steam regularly offers games to keep, while the Epic Games Store runs a weekly giveaway with one or two titles. For players willing to manage several accounts and platforms, these events can provide a low-cost way to try games that might otherwise be missed.
What players should know
- The giveaway starts at 12 PM ET on September 23, 2026.
- Keys are limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- A place in the queue does not guarantee a key.
- Players need Steam, Twitch, and the relevant Lenovo or Legion Gaming Community account.
- The claim flow includes Gleam confirmation and Gamesplanet key redemption.
Expert View
Before Your Eyes is a strong target for this giveaway because its webcam-based blinking mechanic gives it a clear identity, while its Steam reception indicates broad player approval. The main drawback is the multi-step claim process and limited inventory. Players who want the game should complete account setup in advance and join as soon as the queue opens, but they should treat the copy as an opportunity rather than a guaranteed reward.
