Ahead of Epic Games’ weekly free game reveal, a leak has seemingly spoiled the surprise. According to posts on social media, the charming indie hit Hidden Folks will be next week’s free offering on the Epic Games Store—marking another win for fans of puzzle adventures.
The leak originated on Reddit, where a user shared apparent promotional materials for Hidden Folks bearing Epic Games Store branding and the tagline "Free Next Week." The image, swiftly upvoted and shared across gaming forums, aligns with Epic’s typical Thursday announcement schedule but surfaced days early.
Check out the leaked image here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/EpicGamesPC/comments/1mk21l1/next_week_mobile_freebiehidden_folks/
Developed by Adriaan de Jongh and Sylvain Tegroeg, Hidden Folks (2017) is a whimsical, hand-drawn "Where’s Waldo?"-style game set in vibrant, interactive landscapes. Players hunt for hidden characters and objects across bustling maps—from lush jungles to noisy factories—while triggering playful sound effects (all voiced by the developers). Praised for its creativity and soothing gameplay, it holds "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam.
If confirmed, this would follow Epic’s recent trend of spotlighting indie gems. The store’s free-game program has given away titles like Celeste, Inside, and Subnautica, driving its 75 million-strong user base. Leaks remain rare, however, as Epic typically announces games every Thursday at 11 AM ET, with releases going live the following Thursday.
Epic Games has not yet commented on the leak, leaving the Hidden Folks giveaway unofficial until their expected announcement on August 14. Should the leak hold, the game will be free from August 21–28.
Reactions among fans are mixed: while many celebrated the leak ("Hidden Folks is perfect for relaxing after work!" wrote one Redditor), others lamented the spoiler. As one Twitter user quipped, "Epic’s ninjas must be on vacation this week."
For now, all eyes are on Epic’s Thursday feed—where Hidden Folks may soon step out of hiding.
Key Details:
- Leaked Game: Hidden Folks (2017, PC/Mobile)
- Developer/Publisher: Adriaan de Jongh / Adriaan de Jongh
- Epic’s Official Announcement Expected: Thursday, August 14, 2025
- Claim Period (If Confirmed): August 21–28, 2025
- Current Epic Free Game: Terraformers (free until August 21)
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