: Bohemia Interactive officially discontinued the " Arma 2 Free " version in April 2014 . The free-to-play version of the game is no longer supported or available through official channels like Steam or the developer's website.
: The complete version of Arma 2 and its popular expansion Operation Arrowhead remain available for purchase on platforms like Steam and the Bohemia Store. Risks of Third-Party Download Sites
: Arma 2 frequently goes on sale for a very low price during seasonal Steam sales, providing a safe and legal way to play the full game including the famous DayZ mod.