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| Epic Games' next giveaway could be a big one, logo pictured. |
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Epic Games Store has officially launched its annual festive giveaway blitz, but with a twist that has the gaming community buzzing. For the next two days, PC and macOS players can claim two free titles, with one also available for Android and iOS gamers. This move signals the return of Epic's popular—and famously secretive—Mystery Game promotion, where the store gives away surprise high-profile games in the lead-up to Christmas.
The intrigue started to boil over yesterday when reliable leaker u/MeguminShiro on Reddit suggested the first Mystery Game could be the 2023 action RPG Lords of the Fallen. Currently retailing for $29.97, this Souls-like from Deck13 and CI Games is a reimagined successor to the 2014 title and would represent a massive value grab for freebie hunters.
Epic Games Store itself fanned the flames of speculation by posting a cryptic teaser on X (formerly Twitter), featuring a darkened, statue-like figure.
This single image sent detectives across Reddit and X into a frenzy. In a detailed discussion on the EpicGamesPC subreddit, many users analyzed the teaser’s aesthetics, pointing away from Lords of the Fallen and toward a different candidate: Saros.
For the uninitiated, Saros is the upcoming sci-fi adventure from Housemarque, the acclaimed developers behind the hit Returnal. Published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, it’s currently announced as a PS5 exclusive. However, Sony’s precedent of bringing former exclusives like God of War and Returnal itself to PC makes a simultaneous or timely PC launch for Saros via Epic’s giveaway a tantalizing, albeit bold, possibility.
With other rumored heavyweights like God of War (2018) and the unannounced Lords of the Fallen 2 seemingly ruled out by insiders, another dark horse candidate has emerged: Divinity: Original Sin 3. While Larian Studios is deeply busy with Baldur’s Gate 3, the mere whisper of a new Divinity title being unveiled and given away for free would be an earth-shattering moment for RPG fans.
When Will We Know for Sure?
The cloak of mystery will be lifted at The Game Awards on December 11 at 13:00 UTC. Epic has confirmed it will announce the first Mystery Game during the showcase. This timing is crucial—it suggests the giveaway could be a brand-new release or a major title being unveiled to the world at the show, rather than just an older game.
This strategic move accomplishes several things for Epic Games Store:
- Holiday Traffic Surge: Drives massive user logins and engagement during the competitive holiday period.
- Community Hype: Turns a simple giveaway into a week-long guessing game and media event.
- Platform Competition: Offers a direct value challenge to competitors like Steam by potentially giving away a "day-one" title.
What You Should Do Now
- Claim the Current Games: The two confirmed free games are available until Thursday. Don’t miss them!
- Mark Your Calendar: Set a reminder for The Game Awards on December 11. The big reveal will happen then.
- Check the Store Daily: Epic’s holiday giveaway schedule typically involves new free games every few days, with the Mystery Games being the biggest prizes.
Whether it's Saros, a new Divinity, the rumored Lords of the Fallen, or something completely unexpected, one thing is clear: Epic Games Store is aiming to make a huge splash this holiday season. The first mystery is almost solved, and it could be one of the biggest free game drops of the year.
What’s your guess for the Mystery Game? Join the conversation with fellow gamers on Reddit.
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— Epic Games Store (@EpicGames) December 8, 2025