Epic will give away 17 free games in this year's holiday celebration - beginning today

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

This year's event has just begun and it may be operating a bit differently at the very least for the first time. There is Destiny 2 Legacy Collection which has just gone live and game 2 will not be announced until December 19th. The game will then get faster we believe, with a daily game until on January 4th.

It's not common for Epic Game Store to include the week before's game in its promotion. Epic Game Store to include the week before's game in the promotion, however it also happens to coincide with the Holiday Sale that has also started today and will run until the 10th day of January.

What games are part of the 2023 Epic giveaway?

The internet is in a frenzy every year, trying to figure out what games will be coming next. Epic generally gives vague clues with its images for the next game, and this, combined with leakers, makes it possible to get some idea of what's to come in the coming years.

The contest typically includes top-of-the-line titles along with indie offerings and increases in intensity as time passes

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

Epic Games 2023 free games leak - what is game 2?

Updated 14th December

So we know Destiny 2 is the first giveaway, but internet detectives have been hard at work on figuring out what the second game might be. Typically Epic leaves clues in the wrapping paper they use for each game, but there is no way to determine the clue for Destiny you, which is when we know the game, so it may be the case that clues are more difficult this year than they were in the past.

The picture below shows the next game, and a possible clue. The standout feature we can notice if we take a closer look is a mouse cursor, suggesting that game 2 might be a click-and-click adventure. Check it out and see what you think. 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 has just begun and will last until the 10th January. The coupon is valid for 33% off titles every time you finish an eligible transaction, you will receive another coupon to replace it. Along with being part of the Epic Holiday Sale, the popular online storefront Steam organizes its own event which you can view what you can expect from the sale here.