The Epic Games Store is kicking off its highly anticipated holiday season free game giveaway, marking the first major drop of free titles to PC gamers this December! Running alongside the Epic Holiday Sale (Dec 11, 2025 – Jan 8, 2026), the campaign brings a mix of weekly freebies, special Mystery Game reveals, and Epic Extras giveaways — all free to claim for a limited time.
First Free Games of the Season
Hogwarts Legacy — First Holiday Mystery Freebie The blockbuster standalone hit Hogwarts Legacy has been announced as the first Mystery Game of this holiday season, launching the Epic Games Store’s festive freebie campaign. Players can claim the game at no cost directly from the store, building their library without paying a dime.
Available: Until December 18, 2025 Hogwarts Legacy (2023) is the widely popular adventure RPG set in the Wizarding World — and this initial freebie sets a high bar for the seasonal giveaway. Epic will rotate in new Mystery free titles throughout the rest of the holiday event, delivering a series of daily or weekly giveaways building up toward early January.
Other Early Free Titles
In the week leading up to the holiday mystery launch, Epic also offered additional freebies that players could claim earlier in December. These titles are available for a limited window and are yours to keep once claimed: The Darkside Detective A quirky pixel-art mystery adventure where you investigate bizarre paranormal cases. How Epic’s Holiday Freebies Work Epic’s holiday free game program is now a fan-favorite tradition, offering dozens of games and goodies throughout the end-of-year period. Here’s how the system works:
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A hilarious multiplayer party game collection perfect for holiday game nights. These games were available to claim in the first week of December 2025 and complement the launch of the holiday free game schedule Weekly Free Games Epic continues its standard weekly freebie model — every week, a selection of games becomes available to claim. These are yours forever once claimed (as long as you have an account).
Mystery Game Reveals
During the holiday period, Epic unveils a new “Mystery Game” every few days — typically revealed during major events like The Game Awards. These highly anticipated titles are free for a limited time before rotating to the next mystery game Epic Extras Aside from full games, Epic is also giving away Epic Extras — cosmetic packs, in-game currency, boosters, and other free content for popular titles like Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and more throughout the sale
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What’s Next?
As the holiday event continues, expect daily or near-daily reveals of free games well into late December and early January — just like past years. Epic hasn’t confirmed the full 2026 free game schedule yet, but the initial launch with Hogwarts Legacy signals a strong start to a season packed with big freebies. Stay tuned for more reveals as new freebies drop — and be sure to claim each one before it expires! The best way to keep up with every free offer is to check the Epic Games Store Free Games page regularly or subscribe for notifications
Most Out of the Free Games
Check every Thursday and around major events (like The Game Awards) for new free games. Add games to your library immediately — once the promotion ends, they’re gone forever if not claimed. Keep an eye on Epic Extras — these bonuses often include valuable in-game items. Let me know if you want the full holiday free game calendar once it’s fully revealed — I can update this article with each new release!
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