Overview
- The giveaway window runs from 11 a.m. ET on December 24 to 11 a.m. ET on December 25; the next free game goes live at 11 a.m. ET today, and outlets say Christmas Day and January 1 entries are typically larger.
- The promotion is part of Epic’s 2025 holiday campaign that began with a multi-day Hogwarts Legacy offer before shifting to one free game per day on December 18.
- Developed by Striking Distance Studios and published by Krafton, the 2022 title centers on an escape from Black Iron Prison on Jupiter’s moon Callisto with an emphasis on close-quarters combat and atmosphere.
- Reception remains mixed, with about a 69 Metacritic score and mixed Steam feedback, and reporting notes patches have addressed major launch issues.
- Coverage also points out the game was previously offered free on Epic, presenting today’s 24-hour deal as a low-risk chance to claim a $59.99 release.