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| A total of 17 free games will be given away throughout the special event. Pictured: a screenshot from the recent teaser video. |
Hold onto your library, PC gamers. Epic Games has just upped the ante for its annual Holiday giveaway extravaganza in a big way. What was initially rumored to be a stellar lineup of 16 free mystery games is now officially 17 free titles for the taking. That’s right, the Epic Games Store’s 2025 holiday event is shaping up to be its most generous yet, and it all kicks off with a critically acclaimed AAA game waiting for you right now.
The Schedule: A Daily Dose of Free Games
Here’s how the festive marathon will unfold, according to Epic’s official teaser:
- First Mystery Game: Available now until December 18, 2025. This is your starting pistol.
- The Daily Run: Beginning December 18, Epic will drop a new free game every single day.
- The Grand Finale: The 16th daily giveaway will land on January 1, 2026.
- The Finale's Finale: But wait, there’s more! A 17th and final mystery game will then be available for a full week, concluding the entire event on January 8, 2026.
It’s a non-stop celebration that turns your PC into a winter wonderland of new gaming possibilities. The confirmed count puts all previous reports to rest and guarantees a packed holiday season for bargain hunters.
The Big Question: What Are the Games?
While Epic is playing its cards close to the chest on the actual titles, the gaming rumor mill is in overdrive. Two intriguing leads have emerged about what might be coming next.
The most tantalizing leak comes from credible industry source HXL, who reshared information pointing to Jurassic World: Evolution 2 as a potential giveaway. Normally a $59.99 park-management sim, gifting this dinosaur-sized title would be a massive move and fit the "blockbuster" billing perfectly.
Meanwhile, the YouTube channel Should You Play It? has published a full prediction list for the event. They speculate that the next mystery game (starting Dec. 18) could be the hotly anticipated BioMenance Remastered, which coincidentally launches on the very same day. Their video, embedded above, walks through a full slate of educated guesses for the holiday lineup.
Of course, as with all leaks and predictions, it’s wise to take this news with a healthy grain of salt. Epic loves its surprises, and half the fun is logging in each day to see what’s under the digital wrapping paper. Whether it’s managing prehistoric creatures, surviving a remastered classic, or something entirely unexpected, the value on offer is undeniable.
How to Claim Your Free Games
Don’t miss out. The process is simple:
- Head to the Epic Games Store or open the launcher.
- Navigate to the “Free Games” section.
- Claim the current mystery AAA title before it disappears on December 18.
- Make it a daily habit through the New Year to build an incredible free collection.
One thing is for certain: Epic is determined to make your holiday season merry, bright, and absolutely packed with gameplay. With 17 free games on the horizon, the real challenge won’t be finding something to play—it’ll be finding the time to play it all.
What game are you hoping to see in the mystery lineup? Let us know in the comments below!
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