Note: We last updated this Free Games in Epic Games Store article on January 1st, 2026.
Epic Games Store is doing something pretty awesome this holiday season. They’re giving away free games every single day from December 11th, 2025, until January 3rd, 2026. That’s a lot of free games you can grab and keep forever. You just need to claim them before the next game drops. Here is the complete list of all free games in the Epic Games Store Holiday 2025 Sale.
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How Epic Games Store Holiday Free Games Work
Every day at 8 AM PT, Epic switches out the free game with a new one. You have exactly 24 hours to claim each game before it’s gone and replaced by the next freebie.
Once you claim a game, it’s yours to keep forever. You don’t need to download it right away. Just add it to your library, and you can install it whenever you want. These aren’t small indie games nobody’s heard of. Epic is handing out some really good titles, including AAA games that normally cost $60 or more. If you have an Epic Games account, you should definitely be checking in daily to snag these freebies.
All Free Games in Epic Games Store Holiday 2025 Sale
Here’s the full lineup of what’s been free so far in Epic Games Store Holiday 2025 Sale and what’s coming next:
| Date | Free Game | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 11-18, 2025 | Hogwarts Legacy | Already Released |
| December 18, 2025 | Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel | Already Released |
| December 19, 2025 | Eternights | Already Released |
| December 20, 2025 | Blood West | Already Released |
| December 21, 2025 | Sorry We’re Closed | Already Released |
| December 22, 2025 | Paradise Killer | Already Released |
| December 23, 2025 | Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night | Already Released |
| December 24, 2025 | The Callisto Protocol | Already Released |
| December 25, 2025 | Disco Elysium – The Final Cut | Already Released |
| December 26, 2025 | We Were Here Together | Already Released |
| December 27, 2025 | Cassette Beasts | Already Released |
| December 28, 2025 | SKALD Against the Black Priory | Already Released |
| December 29, 2025 | Viewfinder | Already Released |
| December 30, 2025 | Trine Classic Collection | Already Released |
| December 31, 2025 | Chivalry 2 | Already Released |
| January 1, 2026 | – Total War: Three Kingdoms – Wildgate | Available Now |
| January 2, 2026 | TBA | TBA |
| January 3, 2026 | TBA | TBA |
Some of these games are absolutely awesome. Hogwarts Legacy was the first game Epic dropped, and it’s a massive open-world RPG that normally costs $59.99. If you claimed it during December 11-18th, you also got a free Fortnite Harry Potter Chocolate Frog backbling as a bonus.
What’s Free Today in Epic Games Store (January 1st, 2026)
There are two games that are available for free from January 1st to January 8th, 2026.
- Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is a strategy game set in ancient China during 190 CE, blending turn-based empire management with large-scale real-time battles. Players choose from 12 legendary warlords, recruit famous heroes, and unite China through warfare, diplomacy, technology, and politics.
- Wildgate is a PvPvE multiplayer shooter set in space, mixing tactical ship combat with fast-paced first-person action. Players form crews, manage and upgrade their ship, and face rival teams along with environmental threats.
How to Claim Your Free Games
Getting these free games is super simple. Just follow these steps:
- Go to the Epic Games Store website or open the Epic Games Launcher on your PC.
- Make sure you’re logged into your Epic Games account.
- Click on the free game and hit the Get button.
- Confirm your purchase (it’s $0.00).
- The game is now in your library forever.
You can do this from your phone’s browser, too, if you’re away from your computer. Just claim it and download later when you’re ready to play.
Epic Games has been doing these holiday giveaways for years now. They’ve given away massive games like GTA 5, Control, and Tomb Raider in the past. It’s their way of getting more people to use the Epic Games Store and compete with Steam. Set a daily reminder on your phone for 8 AM Pacific Time if you need to. It takes like 30 seconds to claim each game. Over 17 days, you’re building a collection worth hundreds of dollars without spending anything.
