The end of the year usually means a last-minute rush for gifts, not least for that gamer in your life. Digital platforms like Steam have their Winter Sale, but the Epic Games Store not only has discounted games for the holiday, it also has a free title available every day during the sale.  

From Dec. 18 to Jan. 1, Epic is giving away one free PC game per day. These games are a surprise and are only available for 24 hours. No purchase is needed to get access to these free titles, but an Epic Games Store account is required. 

These freebies are primarily critically acclaimed indie games, but there could be some notable titles. Last year, the company gave away Remedy Entertainment’s Control and Warhorse Studios’ Kingdom Come: Deliverance.

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What free games have been given away so far? 

The free Epic Games Store giveaways started on Dec. 18. So far the games given away have been:

• Paradise Killer (Dec. 22)
• Sorry We’re Closed (Dec. 21)
• Blood West (Dec. 20)
• Eternights (Dec. 19)
• Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel (Dec. 18)
• Hogwarts Legacy (Dec. 11-17)

How do I sign up for an Epic Games Store account? 

An Epic Game Store account is free. For that you have to visit the Epic Games Store website, click “Sign In” on the upper right side of the page and select “Create an account” on the next page. All that’s needed is an email address and date of birth. 

When does the new free game show up on the Epic Game Store page? 

The 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 do I play these free Epic Games Store games? 

Playing the free Epic Games Store requires downloading the Epic Games Store app. The app is available for PC, Mac, Android and iOS (only in the EU). 

While the app does allow access to the games, playing the game still requires certain PC specs. Those are listed on the game’s store page when downloading. If the computer meets all requirements, just click on the game from the Library in the app and it will start up.