Epic will give away 17 free games in annual holiday event - starting today

Every year, the Epic Games Store gives away an unbeatable game every day up to the new year.

The event this year has just begun and it seems it may be operating a bit differently, at least initially. We have Destiny 2 Legacy Collection which is now live however, game 2 will not be announced until 19th December. Things will be speeding up we believe, with a game a day until December 4th.

It's not usual for the Epic Game Store to include the week preceding the game into the promotion, however it is also in conjunction with the Holiday Sale that has also begun today and will continue until the 10th day of January.

What games will be included in the 2023 Epic giveaway?

The internet is ablaze each year trying to work out what games will be to come next. Epic typically provides little information in its screenshots for the following title. This together with leakers makes it possible to get some idea of what might be coming the next time around.

The prize usually includes well-known books, indie and other titles and increases in intensity as the days progress.

We will be updating this page as games are announced, including what's expected, what we know is coming, and what is confirmed.

Epic Games 2023 free games leak - what's game 2?

Update 14th Dec

So we know Destiny 2 is the first prize, but the internet's investigators have been focusing on figuring out what the next game could be. In the past, Epic provides clues in the wrapping paper graphic it uses in each game - however nobody has yet worked out the clue for Destiny Ye, and that's the moment we can tell what the game will be revealed, which means the more difficult to find clues this year than they were in the past.

The image below is the next game and potential clue. The most striking thing we observe if we look closely is a mouse cursor suggesting that the game 2 could be a game that uses point-and click. Look at the image and tell us your thoughts. Is that an American football?

Confirmed free games in 2023 Epic giveaway

December 13th - Destiny 2 Legacy Collection

December 19th

When will this year's Epic Games Store Holiday Sale?

The sale is just beginning and will run until 10th January. You can avail a coupon for 33% off titles and each when you complete a qualifying transaction, you will receive an additional coupon in its place. As well as The Epic Holiday Sale, the popular online storefront Steam hosts its own holiday sale and you can check out what to expect from that sale here.