Epic Games Store Free Games Update: The List You Might Want to Watch
There’s growing buzz that the Epic Games Store could be stacking a strong slate of free titles for PC players, potentially delivering some of the era’s standout games at no cost. For PC gamers, the value proposition often surpasses what’s available on consoles, especially when considering ongoing promotions, bundles, and free drops across platforms. While Steam sales and Humble Bundle offers are legendary, Epic’s approach—like many other services—aims to attract and reward its user base with generous giveaways. This month, the store’s holiday promotions already look unusually generous.
Earlier this week, Epic Games announced Hogwarts Legacy would be free to claim until December 18, 2025. Anyone with an Epic Games account can grab the title from the store and keep it permanently. Given its prominence, this is a remarkably strong incentive, and it’s one piece of a broader holiday promotion designed to highlight free games and discounts. Beyond Hogwarts Legacy, a leaked list suggests additional freebies are on the way, potentially expanding the lineup substantially.
What the leak claims
A newly circulating leak, sourced on a Chinese social platform (and later shared by a savvy observer on Twitter), purports to outline the full sequence of free games Epic plans to release through the remainder of December, starting with Hogwarts Legacy. The leaked roster includes titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and Mortal Kombat 11, among others. It’s worth noting that some entries on the list appear inconsistent with the store’s current catalog, which has led some observers to question the authenticity of the leak.
How seriously should you take this? Consider it speculative until official confirmation arrives on December 18. If Jurassic World: Evolution 2 isn’t part of the free lineup, that would be a strong signal that the leak isn’t reliable. Until then, here’s the list as it’s being discussed, for reference:
- Jurassic World: Evolution 2 — December 18
- Desperados 3 — December 19
- Total War: Warhammer — December 20
- Tropico 5 — December 21
- Chicken Police — Paint It Red! — December 22
- Loop Hero — December 23
- LEGO Batman — December 24
- Commander Keen — December 25
- Farming Simulator 2022 — December 26
- Slime Rancher 2 — December 27
- Terraria — December 28
- Detroit: Become Human — December 29
- Mortal Kombat 11 — December 30
- Red Dead Redemption 2 — December 31
Why this matters
If even a portion of this leaked lineup proves true, Epic could be delivering a very competitive end-of-year free game event, further tightening the gap with rival stores and enhancing the appeal of owning an Epic Games account. Free titles, especially major releases, can broaden a player’s library without impacting their budget—an appealing prospect for new customers and long-time fans alike.
What do you think about the potential list and Epic’s approach to free games? Do you believe this leak will hold up, or should we wait for official confirmation? Share your thoughts and join the discussion in the comments, or head over to the ComicBook Forum to weigh in with other readers.
