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Epic Games Store Makes Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Free Until Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. ET

The limited window aligns with Epic’s holiday free-game campaign to spur interest before ArtPlay’s 2026 prequel.

Overview

  • Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is free on the Epic Games Store for less than 24 hours, expiring Dec. 24 at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET.
  • The giveaway is part of Epic’s Holiday 2025 event, which offers a new free title each day through Dec. 31.
  • Players can claim the game by selecting Get on its Epic store page and signing into an Epic account, after which it remains in their library.
  • The 2019 release is an acclaimed Metroidvania from former Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi, funded by a $5.5 million Kickstarter.
  • Developer ArtPlay has a prequel, Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement, planned for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2026.