{"id":36136,"date":"2026-01-12T15:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T14:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/epic-games-free-games-2025-your-complete-au-guide"},"modified":"2026-01-13T15:49:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:49:02","slug":"epic-games-free-games-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/en-au\/au\/epic-games-free-games-2025-your-complete-au-guide","title":{"rendered":"Epic Games Free Games 2026 January"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Epic Games Store (EGS) continues its popular tradition of giving away free PC games every single week. This is your ultimate guide to the complete schedule for 2026, tracking every title given away. We&#8217;ll cover the current freebie, the massive December holiday event, and keep a running list of every game you could have added to your library this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-week-s-free-games-on-the-epic-games-store\">This Week\u2019s Free Games on the Epic Games Store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!-- \n===========================================\nEPIC GAMES STORE FREE GAMES - JANUARY 2026\nSEO-Optimized Layout with Schema Markup\nLast Updated: January 12, 2026\n===========================================\n-->\n\n<!-- Primary Schema: ItemList for Free Games -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"ItemList\",\n  \"name\": \"Epic Games Store Free Games - January 2026\",\n  \"description\": \"Complete list of all free games on Epic Games Store for January 2026 including current offers and upcoming releases\",\n  \"numberOfItems\": 5,\n  \"itemListElement\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 1,\n      \"item\": {\n        \"@type\": \"VideoGame\",\n        \"name\": \"Bloons TD 6\",\n        \"description\": \"Strategic tower defense game with monkey towers and colorful bloons\",\n        \"genre\": [\"Tower Defense\", \"Strategy\"],\n        \"gamePlatform\": \"PC\",\n        \"applicationCategory\": \"Game\",\n        \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Ninja Kiwi\"},\n        \"aggregateRating\": {\"@type\": \"AggregateRating\", \"ratingValue\": \"96\", \"bestRating\": \"100\", \"ratingCount\": \"220000\"},\n        \"offers\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n          \"price\": \"0\",\n          \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n          \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n          \"priceValidUntil\": \"2026-01-15\",\n          \"url\": \"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/bloons-td-6-bf95a0\"\n        }\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 2,\n      \"item\": {\n        \"@type\": \"VideoGame\",\n        \"name\": \"Styx: Master of Shadows\",\n        \"description\": \"Dark fantasy stealth game featuring a goblin assassin infiltrating a massive tower\",\n        \"genre\": [\"Stealth\", \"Action RPG\"],\n        \"gamePlatform\": \"PC\",\n        \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Cyanide Studio\"},\n        \"offers\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n          \"price\": \"0\",\n          \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n          \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/PreOrder\",\n          \"priceValidUntil\": \"2026-01-22\",\n          \"url\": \"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/styx-master-of-shadows-4d9ab3\"\n        }\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 3,\n      \"item\": {\n        \"@type\": \"VideoGame\",\n        \"name\": \"Styx: Shards of Darkness\",\n        \"description\": \"Stealth sequel with improved mechanics, co-op gameplay, and grappling hook traversal\",\n        \"genre\": [\"Stealth\", \"Action RPG\"],\n        \"gamePlatform\": \"PC\",\n        \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Cyanide Studio\"},\n        \"offers\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n          \"price\": \"0\",\n          \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n          \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/PreOrder\",\n          \"priceValidUntil\": \"2026-01-22\",\n          \"url\": \"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/styx-shards-of-darkness-77c030\"\n        }\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 4,\n      \"item\": {\n        \"@type\": \"VideoGame\",\n        \"name\": \"Total War: Three Kingdoms\",\n        \"description\": \"Epic strategy game set in ancient China during the Three Kingdoms period\",\n        \"genre\": [\"Strategy\", \"Turn-Based\"],\n        \"gamePlatform\": \"PC\",\n        \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Creative Assembly\"}\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 5,\n      \"item\": {\n        \"@type\": \"VideoGame\",\n        \"name\": \"Wildgate\",\n        \"description\": \"PvPvE extraction shooter with fantasy elements\",\n        \"genre\": [\"Shooter\", \"PvPvE\"],\n        \"gamePlatform\": \"PC\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n<!-- FAQ Schema for People Also Ask -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is free on Epic Games Store this week January 2026?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Bloons TD 6 is free on Epic Games Store from January 8-15, 2026. 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Free Games &#8211; January 2026<\/h1>\n    <div class=\"featured-answer\">\n      <span class=\"game-name\">Bloons TD 6 is FREE Right Now!<\/span>\n      <span class=\"game-details\">Tower Defense by Ninja Kiwi \u2022 Worth $13.99 \u2022 96% Positive on Steam<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"claim-deadline\">\n      <span>\u23f0<\/span>\n      <span>Claim before: <strong>Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET \/ 5:00 PM CET<\/strong><\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/header>\n\n  <!-- ==================== UPDATE NOTICE ==================== -->\n  <div class=\"update-notice\">\n    <span class=\"icon\">\ud83d\udcc5<\/span>\n    <span class=\"text\"><strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> January 12, 2026 \u2022 Next free game rotation: January 15, 2026<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- ==================== QUICK SUMMARY - FEATURED SNIPPET TARGET ==================== -->\n  <section class=\"quick-summary\">\n    <h2>\ud83d\udccb Epic Games Free Games January 2026 &#8211; Quick Summary<\/h2>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Current Free Game:<\/strong> <span class=\"highlight\">Bloons TD 6<\/span> (January 8-15, 2026)<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Normal Price:<\/strong> $13.99 \u2014 <strong>You Save:<\/strong> 100%<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Next Free Games:<\/strong> Styx: Master of Shadows + Styx: Shards of Darkness (January 15-22)<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Combined Value Next Week:<\/strong> $39.98 (Two games for free!)<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Previous Free Games:<\/strong> Total War: Three Kingdoms + Wildgate (January 1-8) \u2014 Expired<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Release Schedule:<\/strong> Every Thursday at 11:00 AM ET \/ 5:00 PM CET<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Platform:<\/strong> PC (Windows) via Epic Games Launcher<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Requirements:<\/strong> Free Epic Games account (no payment needed)<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ==================== COMPLETE GAMES TABLE ==================== -->\n  <section class=\"games-table-section\">\n    <h2>\ud83d\udcca All Epic Games Store Free Games &#8211; January 2026 Complete List<\/h2>\n    <table class=\"games-table\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Game Title<\/th>\n          <th>Genre<\/th>\n          <th>Developer<\/th>\n          <th>Free Period<\/th>\n          <th>Value<\/th>\n          <th>Status<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td><span class=\"game-title\">Total War: Three Kingdoms<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"genre-badge\">Strategy<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Creative Assembly<\/td>\n          <td>Jan 1 &#8211; Jan 8<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"price-original\">$59.99<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"status-badge ended\">Ended<\/span><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><span class=\"game-title\">Wildgate<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"genre-badge\">PvPvE Shooter<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Luckbox Games<\/td>\n          <td>Jan 1 &#8211; Jan 8<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"price-original\">$29.99<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"status-badge ended\">Ended<\/span><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><span class=\"game-title\">Bloons TD 6<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"genre-badge\">Tower Defense<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Ninja Kiwi<\/td>\n          <td>Jan 8 &#8211; Jan 15<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"price-free\">FREE ($13.99)<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"status-badge live\">\ud83d\udfe2 Live Now<\/span><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><span class=\"game-title\">Styx: Master of Shadows<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"genre-badge\">Stealth RPG<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Cyanide Studio<\/td>\n          <td>Jan 15 &#8211; Jan 22<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"price-original\">$19.99<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"status-badge upcoming\">Coming Soon<\/span><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><span class=\"game-title\">Styx: Shards of Darkness<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"genre-badge\">Stealth RPG<\/span><\/td>\n          <td>Cyanide Studio<\/td>\n          <td>Jan 15 &#8211; Jan 22<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"price-original\">$19.99<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"status-badge upcoming\">Coming Soon<\/span><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ==================== CURRENT FREE GAME ==================== -->\n  <section>\n    <header class=\"section-header\">\n      <h2>\ud83d\udd25 Free Right Now &#8211; Claim Today<\/h2>\n      <span class=\"section-badge\">Available Now<\/span>\n    <\/header>\n    \n    <div class=\"games-grid\">\n      <!-- Bloons TD 6 -->\n      <article class=\"game-card\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoGame\">\n        <header class=\"game-card-header\">\n          <span class=\"card-free-badge\">FREE NOW<\/span>\n          <h3 itemprop=\"name\">Bloons TD 6<\/h3>\n          <div class=\"meta\">\n            <span class=\"genre-tag\" itemprop=\"genre\">Tower Defense<\/span>\n            <span class=\"genre-tag\">Strategy<\/span>\n            <span class=\"developer\" itemprop=\"author\">by Ninja Kiwi<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n        <div class=\"game-card-body\">\n          <p class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\">\n            The ultimate tower defense game! Strategically place powerful monkey towers to pop waves of colorful bloons across 80+ unique maps. Features 25 upgradable tower types, 4-player co-op multiplayer, 17 game modes, and the all-new story-driven Frontier Legends mode added in December 2025.\n          <\/p>\n          \n          <ul class=\"game-features\">\n            <li>80+ Maps<\/li>\n            <li>25 Tower Types<\/li>\n            <li>4-Player Co-op<\/li>\n            <li>17 Game Modes<\/li>\n            <li>16 Power-Ups<\/li>\n            <li>130+ Enemy Types<\/li>\n            <li>Frontier Legends Story<\/li>\n            <li>Regular Updates<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n          \n          <div class=\"game-stats\">\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Normal Price<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value crossed\">$13.99<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Now<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value free\">FREE<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Steam Rating<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value\">\u2b50 96%<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"availability-info\">\n            <span class=\"icon\">\u23f0<\/span>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n              <strong>January 8 &#8211; January 15, 2026<\/strong>\n              Claim before Thursday at 11:00 AM ET \/ 5:00 PM CET\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          \n          <a href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/bloons-td-6-bf95a0\" class=\"claim-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            \ud83c\udfae Claim Bloons TD 6 Free \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ==================== COMING NEXT WEEK ==================== -->\n  <section>\n    <header class=\"section-header\">\n      <h2>\ud83d\udcc5 Coming Next Week &#8211; January 15-22, 2026<\/h2>\n      <span class=\"section-badge upcoming\">Upcoming<\/span>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <!-- Promo Box -->\n    <div class=\"promo-box\">\n      <span class=\"icon\">\ud83c\udf81<\/span>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        <h3>Double Styx Giveaway &#8211; $39.98 Value!<\/h3>\n        <p>Epic is giving away BOTH Styx games to celebrate the upcoming release of <strong>Styx: Blades of Greed<\/strong> on February 19, 2026. Get the complete goblin assassin saga for free!<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"games-grid\">\n      <!-- Styx: Master of Shadows -->\n      <article class=\"game-card\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoGame\">\n        <header class=\"game-card-header\">\n          <span class=\"card-free-badge coming\">COMING SOON<\/span>\n          <h3 itemprop=\"name\">Styx: Master of Shadows<\/h3>\n          <div class=\"meta\">\n            <span class=\"genre-tag\" itemprop=\"genre\">Stealth<\/span>\n            <span class=\"genre-tag\">Action RPG<\/span>\n            <span class=\"developer\" itemprop=\"author\">by Cyanide Studio<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n        <div class=\"game-card-body\">\n          <p class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\">\n            A dark fantasy stealth game where you play as Styx, a centuries-old goblin assassin. Infiltrate the massive Tower of Akenash, steal precious Amber, and assassinate anyone who stands in your way. Use stealth, cunning, and magical clone abilities to complete your missions.\n          <\/p>\n          \n          <ul class=\"game-features\">\n            <li>Pure Stealth Gameplay<\/li>\n            <li>Magical Clone Ability<\/li>\n            <li>Vertical Level Design<\/li>\n            <li>Skill Tree System<\/li>\n            <li>Dark Fantasy Setting<\/li>\n            <li>15-20 Hours Playtime<\/li>\n            <li>Multiple Approaches<\/li>\n            <li>Challenging AI<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n          \n          <div class=\"game-stats\">\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Normal Price<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value crossed\">$19.99<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Soon<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value free\">FREE<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Steam Rating<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value\">\u2b50 Very Positive<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"availability-info\">\n            <span class=\"icon\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/span>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n              <strong>January 15 &#8211; January 22, 2026<\/strong>\n              Available starting Thursday at 11:00 AM ET\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          \n          <a href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/styx-master-of-shadows-4d9ab3\" class=\"claim-btn disabled\">\n            Available January 15 \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- Styx: Shards of Darkness -->\n      <article class=\"game-card\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoGame\">\n        <header class=\"game-card-header\">\n          <span class=\"card-free-badge coming\">COMING SOON<\/span>\n          <h3 itemprop=\"name\">Styx: Shards of Darkness<\/h3>\n          <div class=\"meta\">\n            <span class=\"genre-tag\" itemprop=\"genre\">Stealth<\/span>\n            <span class=\"genre-tag\">Co-op<\/span>\n            <span class=\"developer\" itemprop=\"author\">by Cyanide Studio<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n        <div class=\"game-card-body\">\n          <p class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\">\n            The acclaimed sequel with improved stealth mechanics, larger open environments, and 2-player online co-op. Features new abilities including a grappling hook for vertical traversal, an expanded crafting system, and more elaborate assassination opportunities.\n          <\/p>\n          \n          <ul class=\"game-features\">\n            <li>2-Player Online Co-op<\/li>\n            <li>Grappling Hook<\/li>\n            <li>Larger Open Levels<\/li>\n            <li>Enhanced Crafting<\/li>\n            <li>Improved Graphics<\/li>\n            <li>More Clone Abilities<\/li>\n            <li>New Enemy Types<\/li>\n            <li>Better AI System<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n          \n          <div class=\"game-stats\">\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Normal Price<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value crossed\">$19.99<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Soon<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value free\">FREE<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Steam Rating<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value\">\u2b50 Very Positive<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          \n          <div class=\"availability-info\">\n            <span class=\"icon\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/span>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n              <strong>January 15 &#8211; January 22, 2026<\/strong>\n              Available starting Thursday at 11:00 AM ET\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          \n          <a href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/p\/styx-shards-of-darkness-77c030\" class=\"claim-btn disabled\">\n            Available January 15 \u2192\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ==================== EXPIRED GAMES ==================== -->\n  <section>\n    <header class=\"section-header\">\n      <h2>\u23f1\ufe0f Previously Free &#8211; January 2026 (Expired)<\/h2>\n      <span class=\"section-badge ended\">Expired<\/span>\n    <\/header>\n    \n    <div class=\"games-grid\">\n      <!-- Total War: Three Kingdoms -->\n      <article class=\"game-card\" style=\"opacity: 0.7;\">\n        <header class=\"game-card-header\" style=\"background: #666;\">\n          <span class=\"card-free-badge\" style=\"background: #999;\">EXPIRED<\/span>\n          <h3>Total War: Three Kingdoms<\/h3>\n          <div class=\"meta\">\n            <span class=\"genre-tag\">Grand Strategy<\/span>\n            <span class=\"developer\">by Creative Assembly<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n        <div class=\"game-card-body\">\n          <p class=\"description\">\n            Epic strategy game set in ancient China during the turbulent Three Kingdoms period. Command legendary warlords, manage your dynasty, and conquer China through diplomacy or warfare.\n          <\/p>\n          <div class=\"game-stats\">\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Was Worth<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value\">$59.99<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Free Period<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value\">Jan 1-8<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Status<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value\">Expired<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <!-- Wildgate -->\n      <article class=\"game-card\" style=\"opacity: 0.7;\">\n        <header class=\"game-card-header\" style=\"background: #666;\">\n          <span class=\"card-free-badge\" style=\"background: #999;\">EXPIRED<\/span>\n          <h3>Wildgate<\/h3>\n          <div class=\"meta\">\n            <span class=\"genre-tag\">PvPvE Shooter<\/span>\n            <span class=\"developer\">by Luckbox Games<\/span>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/header>\n        <div class=\"game-card-body\">\n          <p class=\"description\">\n            PvPvE extraction shooter with fantasy elements. Enter magical portals, fight monsters and other players, collect loot, and escape before it&#8217;s too late. Features class-based gameplay and progression.\n          <\/p>\n          <div class=\"game-stats\">\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Was Worth<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value\">$29.99<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Free Period<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value\">Jan 1-8<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"stat-item\">\n              <span class=\"label\">Status<\/span>\n              <span class=\"value\">Expired<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ==================== TIMELINE ==================== -->\n  <section class=\"timeline-section\">\n    <h2>\ud83d\udcc6 January 2026 Epic Games Free Games Timeline<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"timeline\">\n      <div class=\"timeline-item ended\">\n        <div class=\"timeline-date\">January 1 &#8211; January 8, 2026<\/div>\n        <div class=\"timeline-content\">\n          <span class=\"timeline-games\">Total War: Three Kingdoms + Wildgate<\/span>\n          <span class=\"timeline-status ended\">Expired<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"timeline-item active\">\n        <div class=\"timeline-date\">January 8 &#8211; January 15, 2026<\/div>\n        <div class=\"timeline-content\">\n          <span class=\"timeline-games\">Bloons TD 6<\/span>\n          <span class=\"timeline-status live\">\ud83d\udfe2 Live Now<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n        <div class=\"timeline-date\">January 15 &#8211; January 22, 2026<\/div>\n        <div class=\"timeline-content\">\n          <span class=\"timeline-games\">Styx: Master of Shadows + Styx: Shards of Darkness<\/span>\n          <span class=\"timeline-status upcoming\">Upcoming<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n        <div class=\"timeline-date\">January 22 &#8211; January 29, 2026<\/div>\n        <div class=\"timeline-content\">\n          <span class=\"timeline-games\">To Be Announced<\/span>\n          <span class=\"timeline-status tba\">TBA<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"timeline-item\">\n        <div class=\"timeline-date\">January 29 &#8211; February 5, 2026<\/div>\n        <div class=\"timeline-content\">\n          <span class=\"timeline-games\">To Be Announced<\/span>\n          <span class=\"timeline-status tba\">TBA<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ==================== HOW TO CLAIM ==================== -->\n  <section class=\"how-to-section\">\n    <h2>\ud83c\udfaf How to Claim Free Games on Epic Games Store<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"steps-grid\">\n      <div class=\"step-card\">\n        <div class=\"step-number\">1<\/div>\n        <h3>Create Account<\/h3>\n        <p>Visit epicgames.com and create a free Epic Games account<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-card\">\n        <div class=\"step-number\">2<\/div>\n        <h3>Open Store<\/h3>\n        <p>Go to store.epicgames.com or open the Epic Games Launcher<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-card\">\n        <div class=\"step-number\">3<\/div>\n        <h3>Find Free Games<\/h3>\n        <p>Click on &#8220;Free Games&#8221; in the navigation menu<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-card\">\n        <div class=\"step-number\">4<\/div>\n        <h3>Click Get<\/h3>\n        <p>Select the free game and click the &#8220;Get&#8221; button<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-card\">\n        <div class=\"step-number\">5<\/div>\n        <h3>Checkout<\/h3>\n        <p>Complete checkout (no payment required for free games)<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-card\">\n        <div class=\"step-number\">6<\/div>\n        <h3>Done!<\/h3>\n        <p>Game is permanently added to your library forever<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ==================== FAQ SECTION ==================== -->\n  <section class=\"faq-section\">\n    <h2>\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; Epic Games Free Games<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"faq-grid\">\n      <div class=\"faq-card\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is free on Epic Games Store this week?<\/h3>\n        <p itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n          <span itemprop=\"text\"><strong>Bloons TD 6<\/strong> is free on Epic Games Store from January 8-15, 2026. This popular tower defense game by Ninja Kiwi normally costs $13.99 and has a 96% positive rating on Steam with over 220,000 reviews.<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"faq-card\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">What games are free next on Epic Games Store?<\/h3>\n        <p itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n          <span itemprop=\"text\"><strong>Styx: Master of Shadows<\/strong> and <strong>Styx: Shards of Darkness<\/strong> will be free from January 15-22, 2026. Both stealth games are worth $19.99 each, offering a combined value of $39.98 for free.<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"faq-card\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">When does Epic Games release new free games?<\/h3>\n        <p itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n          <span itemprop=\"text\">Epic Games Store releases new free games every <strong>Thursday at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (ET)<\/strong>, which is 5:00 PM CET \/ 4:00 PM GMT. Games are free for exactly one week before rotating.<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"faq-card\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">Do I need to pay for Epic free games?<\/h3>\n        <p itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n          <span itemprop=\"text\">No, Epic Games Store free games are completely free with no hidden costs. You only need a free Epic Games account. No credit card or payment information is required to claim free games.<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"faq-card\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can I keep Epic free games forever?<\/h3>\n        <p itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n          <span itemprop=\"text\">Yes! Once you claim a free game during its free period, it&#8217;s <strong>permanently added to your library<\/strong>. You own it forever and can download and play it anytime, even years after claiming.<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      \n      <div class=\"faq-card\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n        <h3 itemprop=\"name\">What was free on Epic Games in January 2026?<\/h3>\n        <p itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n          <span itemprop=\"text\">January 2026 Epic Games free games include: <strong>Total War: Three Kingdoms + Wildgate<\/strong> (Jan 1-8, expired), <strong>Bloons TD 6<\/strong> (Jan 8-15, current), and <strong>Styx: Master of Shadows + Styx: Shards of Darkness<\/strong> (Jan 15-22, upcoming).<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ==================== DEFINITION LIST - FEATURED SNIPPET TARGET ==================== -->\n  <section class=\"definition-section\">\n    <h2>\ud83d\udcd6 Epic Games Store Free Games January 2026 &#8211; Quick Reference<\/h2>\n    <dl>\n      <dt>Current Free Game (January 8-15, 2026)<\/dt>\n      <dd><strong>Bloons TD 6<\/strong> \u2014 Tower Defense by Ninja Kiwi \u2014 Worth $13.99 \u2014 96% Steam Rating<\/dd>\n      \n      <dt>Next Free Games (January 15-22, 2026)<\/dt>\n      <dd><strong>Styx: Master of Shadows<\/strong> \u2014 Stealth RPG by Cyanide Studio \u2014 Worth $19.99<\/dd>\n      <dd><strong>Styx: Shards of Darkness<\/strong> \u2014 Stealth Co-op RPG by Cyanide Studio \u2014 Worth $19.99<\/dd>\n      \n      <dt>Previous Free Games (January 1-8, 2026) &#8211; Expired<\/dt>\n      <dd><strong>Total War: Three Kingdoms<\/strong> \u2014 Grand Strategy by Creative Assembly \u2014 Was $59.99<\/dd>\n      <dd><strong>Wildgate<\/strong> \u2014 PvPvE Shooter by Luckbox Games \u2014 Was $29.99<\/dd>\n      \n      <dt>Total January 2026 Savings<\/dt>\n      <dd>Up to <strong>$143.94<\/strong> if you claim all free games this month<\/dd>\n      \n      <dt>New Game Release Time<\/dt>\n      <dd>Every Thursday at 11:00 AM ET \/ 5:00 PM CET \/ 4:00 PM GMT<\/dd>\n      \n      <dt>Claim Requirements<\/dt>\n      <dd>Free Epic Games account \u2014 No payment information needed<\/dd>\n      \n      <dt>Where to Claim<\/dt>\n      <dd>Epic Games Store: <a href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/free-games\">store.epicgames.com\/free-games<\/a><\/dd>\n    <\/dl>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ==================== FREE TO PLAY GAMES BONUS ==================== -->\n  <section class=\"f2p-section\">\n    <h2>\ud83c\udfae Popular Free-to-Play Games on Epic Games Store<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: var(--text-secondary);\">In addition to weekly free games, these titles are always free to play:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"f2p-grid\">\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">Fortnite<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">Battle Royale<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">Rocket League<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">Sports<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">Genshin Impact<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">Action RPG<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">VALORANT<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">Tactical Shooter<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">Marvel Rivals<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">Hero Shooter<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">Fall Guys<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">Party Game<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">Honkai: Star Rail<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">Turn-Based RPG<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">Zenless Zone Zero<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">Action RPG<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">League of Legends<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">MOBA<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">Apex Legends<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">Battle Royale<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">The Sims 4<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">Life Simulation<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"f2p-item\">\n        <div class=\"name\">Destiny 2<\/div>\n        <div class=\"genre\">Looter Shooter<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p>To claim it, simply log in to your Epic Games Store account on your PC or through a mobile browser and click the &#8216;Get&#8217; button on the store page. It will then be in your library forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<p>This guide is your one-stop resource for all free games on the Epic Games Store in 2025. You&#8217;ll find the current weekly free game, details on the huge daily giveaway event in December, and a complete history of every game released for free this year. We also cover the latest leaks and answer common questions about how the program works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border-left: 4px solid #ffc107; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<h3>TLDR<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A new free game is available every week on the Epic Games Store. You can find this week&#8217;s title right at the top.<\/li>\n<li>In December, Epic switches to a free &#8220;Mystery Game&#8221; every day for about 15 days.<\/li>\n<li>Once you claim a free game, it&#8217;s yours to keep in your library forever.<\/li>\n<li>You can claim games on your phone&#8217;s web browser if you are away from your PC.<\/li>\n<li>This page keeps a complete, updated list of every game given away in 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07F288 0%, #7BF8BE 100%); color: #0a3d2e; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0a3d2e;\">\ud83d\udcd1 Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a style=\"color: #0a3d2e; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"#december-event\">Epic&#8217;s December 2025 Holiday Event<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a style=\"color: #0a3d2e; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"#leaks-rumours\">Latest Leaks and Rumours<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><a style=\"color: #0a3d2e; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"#full-list-2025\">Complete 2025 Free Games List<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><a style=\"color: #0a3d2e; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"december-event\">Epic Games Store Free Games December 2025: The Holiday Mystery Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The end of the year is always the most exciting time for Epic Games Store users. The standard weekly giveaway is paused and replaced by the highly anticipated Holiday Sale and Mystery Game event. Instead of one game a week, you get one free game every single day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #e6f7ff; border-left: 5px solid #1890ff; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p>\ud83c\udf81 <strong>Expected Start Date:<\/strong> The 15 Days of Free Games event typically kicks off in the middle of the month, around <strong>Thursday, 18 December 2025<\/strong>. Each game is hidden behind wrapping paper and is only available to claim for 24 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll be updating this list daily as soon as each new mystery game is revealed. Be sure to check back every day so you don&#8217;t miss any!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-december-2025-mystery-game-schedule-updating-daily\">December 2025 Mystery Game Schedule (Updating Daily)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day 1 (18 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 2 (19 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 3 (20 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 4 (21 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 5 (22 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 6 (23 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 7 (24 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 8 (25 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 9 (26 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 10 (27 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 11 (28 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 12 (29 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 13 (30 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 14 (31 Dec):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 15 (1 Jan):<\/strong> [To be revealed]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leaks-rumours\">Latest Leaks and Rumours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The community is always buzzing with speculation about what&#8217;s coming next. While Epic tries to keep its biggest surprises under wraps, information sometimes finds its way out early. It&#8217;s important to know which sources are reliable and to take everything with a grain of salt until it&#8217;s officially confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<dl>\n<dt style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px;\">Reliable Sources:<\/dt>\n<dd>Historically, the French deals site Dealabs has had an almost perfect track record for leaking upcoming free titles, often days in advance. Information from data miners who dig through Epic Games Store client updates can also be accurate.<\/dd>\n<dt style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px;\">Common Speculation:<\/dt>\n<dd>Wishlists are always full of major AAA titles. Fans always hope for a repeat of when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/en-au\/au\/gta-6-timeline-rumours-rockstars-silence-explained\">Grand Theft Auto V was a legendary giveaway<\/a>, and speculation often centres on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/en-au\/au\/the-last-of-us-2-pc\">highly anticipated PC ports like The Last of Us Part II<\/a> making a surprise appearance. While it&#8217;s unlikely we&#8217;ll see brand new titles like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/en-au\/au\/assassins-creed-shadows-could-be-the-best-one-yet\">upcoming releases like Assassin\u2019s Creed Shadows<\/a> given away, older AAA games from a few years ago are always a possibility.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffebe6; border-left: 5px solid #ff4d4f; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Disclaimer:<\/strong> Please remember that all leaks and rumours are unconfirmed speculation. The information here is based on historical trends and community discussion. Nothing is official until announced on the Epic Games Store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"full-list-2025\">Complete Epic Games Store Free Games List 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you miss a week? Curious about what&#8217;s been offered so far this year? This section serves as a complete history of every free game given away by the Epic Games Store in 2025, organised in reverse-chronological order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-november-2025\">November 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sifu<\/strong> (Original Price: A$59.95) &#8211; <em>Nov 21 &#8211; Nov 28<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surviving the Aftermath<\/strong> (Original Price: A$43.95) &#8211; <em>Nov 14 &#8211; Nov 21<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Golden Light<\/strong> (Original Price: A$28.95) &#8211; <em>Nov 7 &#8211; Nov 14<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-october-2025\">October 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Evil Within 2<\/strong> (Original Price: A$59.95) &#8211; <em>Oct 31 &#8211; Nov 7<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tandem: A Tale of Shadows<\/strong> (Original Price: A$21.50) &#8211; <em>Oct 24 &#8211; Oct 31<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Q.U.B.E. 2<\/strong> (Original Price: A$35.95) &#8211; <em>Oct 17 &#8211; Oct 24<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Godlike Burger<\/strong> (Original Price: A$28.95) &#8211; <em>Oct 10 &#8211; Oct 17<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blazing Sails<\/strong> (Original Price: A$21.50) &#8211; <em>Oct 3 &#8211; Oct 10<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-september-2025\">September 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soulstice<\/strong> (Original Price: A$59.95) &#8211; <em>Sep 26 &#8211; Oct 3<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payday 2<\/strong> (Original Price: A$14.50) &#8211; <em>Sep 19 &#8211; Sep 26<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spelldrifter<\/strong> (Original Price: A$28.95) &#8211; <em>Sep 12 &#8211; Sep 19<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cave Story+<\/strong> (Original Price: A$21.50) &#8211; <em>Sep 5 &#8211; Sep 12<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(List will be updated for all other months as the year progresses)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-i-keep-the-epic-games-store-free-games-forever\">Do I keep the Epic Games Store free games forever?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Once you claim a game during its free week, it is permanently added to your Epic Games library. You can download, install, and play it whenever you want, just like any game you&#8217;ve purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-time-do-new-free-games-release-in-australia\">What time do new free games release in Australia?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The store updates globally at the same moment. This is usually Thursday at 11:00 AM Eastern Time in the US. For Australia, this translates to early Friday morning. The exact time depends on daylight saving: it&#8217;s typically <strong>1:00 AM AEST<\/strong> or <strong>3:00 AM AEDT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-the-free-games-available-on-consoles-like-xbox-or-playstation\">Are the free games available on consoles like Xbox or PlayStation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. These free game giveaways are exclusive to the PC platform. You must have the Epic Games Launcher installed on a PC to download and play them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-claim-the-free-games-if-i-am-away-from-my-pc\">How do I claim the free games if I am away from my PC?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to be at your gaming computer to secure the free titles. You can log in to your Epic Games account through any web browser, including the one on your smartphone. Navigate to the store page, find the free game, and click &#8216;Get&#8217; to add it to your library. You can then download it to your PC later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acompanhe a lista completa dos jogos gr\u00e1tis da Epic Games Store em 2025. 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