The Epic Games Store’s festive tradition of daily giveaways has concluded, offering gamers an opportunity to snag a collection of games for free between December 18 and January 1. Players who capitalized on this event, including the chance to claim Hogwarts Legacy on December 11, managed to save over $550 in potential costs.
A Generous Conclusion to the Holiday Season
The final day of the giveaway was marked by not one, but two free games on January 1, 2026. Gamers were treated to Dreamhaven’s PvP shooter, Wildgate, launched in 2025, alongside the strategic epic, Total War: Three Kingdoms. The inclusion of the Trine Collection, which counts as four games, brought the total to an impressive 20 games this holiday season.
Significant Savings for Gamers
When calculating the retail prices of these titles, the total value reached $567 USD, even when considering the Trine Collection as a bundle. Opting to purchase the Trine games separately would have pushed that total to $604. This opportunity offered substantial savings, especially for those interested in a variety of genres, from narrative-rich experiences priced between $13 and $30 to high-profile indie and triple-A titles valued at $40 to $60.
Wildgate and Total War: Three Kingdoms are available for free on the Epic Games Store until January 8, 2026. After this period, the store will return to its usual schedule, offering one free game each week, starting with Bloons TD 6.
The Full Lineup of Free Games
Below is the complete list of games offered from December 11 to January 1:
- Hogwarts Legacy (Dec. 11-18)
- Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel (Dec. 18)
- Eternights (Dec. 19)
- Blood West (Dec. 20)
- Sorry We’re Closed (Dec. 21)
- Paradise Killer (Dec. 22)
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Dec. 23)
- The Callisto Protocol (Dec. 24)
- Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (Dec. 25)
- We Were Here Together (Dec. 26)
- Cassette Beasts (Dec. 27)
- SKALD Against the Black Priory (Dec. 28)
- Viewfinder (Dec. 29)
- Trine Collection (Dec. 30)
- Chivalry 2 (Dec. 31)
- Wildgate (Jan. 1)
- Total War: Three Kingdoms (Jan. 1)
Although the lineup may not match some fans’ wishlist, it consists of 20 noteworthy titles. However, it’s important to note that some games, like The Callisto Protocol and Chivalry 2, have been featured in previous giveaways, possibly limiting new additions for some players.