Just hours before the official reveal, a trusted source has spilled the beans on the next free mobile game coming to the Epic Games Store, and it's a heavy-hitting dose of nostalgia for arcade fans.
If you've been claiming your free games on the Epic Games Store for mobile, you know the drill: every Thursday brings a new surprise. But sometimes, the surprise arrives a little early. The current free offerings, Firestone: Online Idle RPG Free Pack and Doodle Devil, are set to expire today, October 9, 2025, at 15:00 UTC. At that moment, the storefront will refresh with a new title for players to add to their libraries permanently.
This time, however, we don't have to wait for the official word. A reliable leaker in the gaming community has given us a sneak peek at what's coming next.
The Leak: Double Dragon Trilogy Strikes First
The leak comes from known and credible insider MeguminShiro, who posted the details on the Epic Games PC subreddit. According to the leak, the Epic Games Store will be offering the Double Dragon Trilogy as a free game for mobile devices.
https://www.reddit.com/r/EpicGamesPC/comments/1o1k2dk/upcoming_mobile_freebiedouble_dragon_trilogy/
The free claim period is expected to run from October 9 to October 16, 2025, following the store's standard weekly cycle. While it's always possible that Epic has more than one free mobile game up its sleeve, the leaker has only confirmed the Double Dragon Trilogy so far.
What is the Double Dragon Trilogy?
For those who didn't grow up pumping quarters into arcade cabinets, the Double Dragon Trilogy is a compilation of three landmark titles that defined the side-scrolling beat 'em up genre.
The collection includes:
- Double Dragon (1987): The game that started it all. You take control of brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee as they fight through waves of street gangs to rescue Billy's kidnapped girlfriend, Marian.
- Double Dragon II: The Revenge (1988): The sequel that improved upon the original with new moves, more fluid combat, and a darker storyline.
- Double Dragon III: The Rosetta Stone (1990): The final chapter in the original arcade trilogy, which expanded the gameplay by introducing new playable characters and a globetrotting adventure.
This 2013 re-release by DotEmu brought these classic titles to modern platforms, allowing a new generation to experience the games that inspired countless successors like Final Fight and Streets of Rage.
A Faithful Port with Modern Touches
Don't expect a full-on remake. The charm of the Double Dragon Trilogy lies in its commitment to preserving the classic experience. The games retain their iconic pixel-art graphics, delivering a powerful shot of nostalgia straight to the veins.
However, the developers did include some welcome quality-of-life features for the modern re-release. Players are given the option to switch between the original classic soundtrack and a newly remixed modern soundtrack, allowing you to tailor the audio experience to your preference. The port also boasts full controller support, making it the perfect way to play on the go with a mobile gaming controller like the Backbone Pro.
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The value proposition here is undeniable. Individually, these games carry a small price tag on other platforms. The Double Dragon Trilogy typically costs $2.99 on the App Store and $3.49 on the Google Play Store.
But for one week only, Epic Games Store users can snag this piece of gaming history for the unbeatable price of free.
Mark your calendars and set a reminder. The Double Dragon Trilogy will be available to claim for free on the Epic Games Store for mobile starting today, October 9, 2025, at 15:00 UTC, until October 16, 2025. As always, once you claim it, it's yours to keep forever.
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