The end of the year usually means a rush for last minute giftsespecially for that player in your life. Digital platforms like Steam are having their winter sales, but the Epic Games Store not only has discounted games for the holidays, but also has a free title available every day during the sale.
From December 18 to January 1, Epic is offering one free PC game per day. These games are a surprise and are only available for 24 hours. No purchase is necessary to access these free titles, but an Epic Games Store account is required.
These freebies are mostly critically acclaimed indie games, but there might be some notable titles. Last year, the company offered Control from Remedy Entertainment and Kingdom Come: Deliverance from Warhorse Studios.
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What free games have been given away so far?
The Epic Games Store freebies started on December 18. So far, the games offered have been:
- Paradise Killer (December 22)
- Sorry, we are closed (December 21)
- Blood West (December 20)
- Eternal Nights (December 19)
- Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel (December 18)
- Hogwarts Legacy (December 11-17)
How to create an Epic Games Store account?
An Epic Game Store account is free. To do this, you need to visit the Epic Games Store website, click “Sign In” at the top right of the page and select “Create Account” on the next page. All you need is an email address and date of birth.
When does the new free game appear on the Epic Game Store page?
New free games will be listed on the store’s front page at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT. Each will be available for 24 hours.
How can I play these free games from the Epic Games Store?
To play Epic Games Store for free, you need to download the Epic Games Store app. The app is available for PC, Mac, Android and iOS (EU only).
Although the app provides access to games, playing the game still requires certain PC specifications. These are listed on the game’s store page upon download. If the computer meets all the requirements, just click on the game in the application library and it will start.
