- Epic Games Store's holiday gifts will kick off in mid-December with daily games and a minimum of 16 days of gifts.
- The campaign will run until January, with one final title available to claim for at least a week.
- It's now possible to gift games to friends from the store, and Epic Rewards are up to 20% on eligible purchases for a limited time.
- Active weekly gifts: ScourgeBringer, Songs of Silence and Zero Hour until November 20; Zoeti will be next.
The Epic Games gift promotions They approach again at full speed.If we go by the recent calendar, The store is preparing its traditional free game marathon for the holidaysWith a daily schedule and closing well into January. In Spain and Europe, it's advisable to check the CET times to avoid missing any windows.
Alongside that event, Epic has made a move with new features focused on the gift: the The ability to send games to friends directly from the store, a wave of discounts on Premium editions, and a boost to purchase rewardsEverything fits into a strategy that prioritizes gifts, loyalty programs, and aggressive offers without neglecting the PC user.
When do the Epic Games Store Christmas gifts start?
La The free games campaign for Christmas started last year on December 12thGiven that precedent, the reasonable thing to do is expect the starting gun in the second week of December, most likely on Thursday the 11th, in sync with the change of the weekly games.
As usual, The promotion runs well into JanuaryThe game usually remains available for at least a week, serving as a grand finale to the festive period. In recent editions, The final stretch remained active until the second or third week of the month.
If you haven't participated before, the process is simple: All you need is an Epic Games Store account and to log in and claim them when it's due each day.You don't need to install them right away; they remain linked to your library forever, just like traditional purchases.
The pattern that repeats itself season after season is a minimum of 16 consecutive days with a new game per day. And, considering our time zone, the most convenient thing is to follow the rotation according to CET time to avoid surprises with the refresh time.
What games would Epic give away this time?
Moment no official confirmations Regarding the list, there are no reliable leaks that deserve much credence. Even so, logic suggests a combination of very diverse indie games with some AA or AAA titles to add some polish to the selection.
In the previous season we saw proposals such as Control, Sifu, Ghostrunner 2 o Kingdom Come Deliverance Among the most talked about were the substantial gifts, though lacking the impact of previous years.
The 2023 batch is remembered for its greater impact: they appeared Fallout 3 Game of the Year Edition, Destiny 2 Legacy Collection, the version Spacer's Choice from The Outer Worlds, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Ghostwire: Tokyo o Marvel's Guardians of the GalaxyA standard that many users still keep a wary eye on.
Hopefully this year Epic will lean back towards a mix with more AA and AAA...without abandoning that space for indie games that end up being hidden gems. Once there's solid information, we can refine our expectations more accurately.
You can now gift games to your friends from the store.
The platform has finally implemented the native gifting: You can buy and send a title to someone on your Epic friends listThis makes it easy to give a gift on special occasions or to share that game that made a lasting impression on you.
With this system, when paying via Epic You also earn Epic Rewards for the purchase; and whoever receives the gift can use their rewards balance to redeem it, increasing the options to earn and spend points in the ecosystem.
There are some limitations by region and product typelarvae, nymphs, and adults, so It is advisable to check the eligibility of the specific game before clicking "buy as a gift". Even so, it arrives at the perfect time to combine it with seasonal discounts and promotions.
Offers and rewards: focus on Premium editions
Epic has also launched a Black Friday campaign focused on editions Premium, Deluxe or Completewith cuts of up to 85% on packages that include expansions, season passes and other extras.
Esta Premium Editions Sale It's active until December 2nd at 17:00 PM CET, a compact window that prioritizes "all-in-one" versions over standard editions. Interesting if you want to avoid split purchases later.
Furthermore, the Epic Rewards are multiplied by up to 20% on purchases made with Epic's payment method, a promotion that remains valid until January 8, 2026. For users in Europe, it is an additional lever for medium-term savings.
The latest confirmed weekly gifts
Without waiting for Christmas, the rotation of weekly free games still active: ScourgeBringer, Songs of Silence and Zero Hour are available until November 20thOnce added, they remain in your library permanently.
Scourge Bringer It's a roguelite game. fast and challenging 2D platformer, with procedurally generated levels and combat that rewards aggression and movement control.
For those who prefer strategy, Songs of Silence mixes turn-based tactical decisions with an art direction inspired by Art Nouveau, combining resource management, exploration, and carefully crafted battles.
The tactical shooter Zero hour commitment cooperation, teamwork and communicationIts realistic approach makes every move count, both in competitive modes and in variants against AI.
Confirmed for the next rotation, he will join starting November 20th. Zoeti, A turn-based roguelike that combines deck building and constant progressionThe weekly gift policy, active since 2018, It has been key in giving visibility to indie artists. and expand the user base.
To take full advantage of these initiatives from Spain or Europe, the most practical thing to do is to keep an eye on the deadlines in CET and claim each game on time; between the Christmas marathon, the weekly gifts, the option of gift for friends And with the improved rewards, there's plenty of room to expand your library without overspending.
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