The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with the Epic Games Store Holiday Sale 2024! This annual event is a treasure trove of discounts, free games, and exclusive giveaways that will surely delight gamers of all ages. Let's dive into the details of this festive sale and explore the incredible offers available.
The Epic Games Store Holiday Sale is the store’s annual end-of-year sale, bringing together a variety of games—from inspirational indies to AAA classics—at discounted prices just in time for the holiday season. If you've been adding games to your wishlist throughout the year, now is the perfect time to start checking them off.
The sale is live from December 12, 2024, at 11 AM ET / 4 PM GMT / 5 PM CET through January 9, 2025, at 11 AM ET / 4 PM GMT / 5 PM CET. Yes, that means the sale continues into the New Year, giving you plenty of time to take advantage of these fantastic offers.
One of the highlights of the Epic Games Store Holiday Sale is the Free Mystery Games giveaway. This year, there are 16 free mystery games to be revealed over the course of the sale. The first game, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, is available from December 12 to December 19, 2024. This survival game with online co-op lets players take on the role of dwarves exploring the infamous mines of Moria. Each day, a new mystery game will be revealed and available for free until January 9, 2025.
The Epic Games Store is offering substantial discounts on some of the most popular games. Here are a few standout deals:
-The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition - Up to 80% off
-Red Dead Redemption 2 - Up to 80% off
-Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Up to 50% off
-Frostpunk 2 - Up to 40% off
-Grand Theft Auto 5: Premium Edition - Up to 70% off
These discounts make it the perfect time to add these beloved titles to your collection or gift them to friends and family.
In addition to the discounts and free games, the Epic Games Store is offering a variety of exclusive cosmetic giveaways. Some of the highlights include:
RAWMEN: Food Fighter Arena - Seasoning’s Greetings Bundle - Includes 2200 cubes of in-game currency and the Mashy the Tater mask
Disney Speedstorm - Monochromatic Pack - Racing Suit for Racer Olaf: Monochromatic Classic Kart Livery and more
World of Warships - Emden Mega Resource Pack - Credits, cosmetics, signals, economic bonuses, and more
These cosmetic packs add a festive touch to your favorite games and are perfect for showing off your holiday spirit.
To make the holiday season even more exciting, Epic Rewards are boosted to 10% from December 12, 2024, to January 9, 2025. This means you'll earn 10% more in-store credit on all purchases during this period, giving you even more reason to take advantage of the incredible deals.
Claiming the free games and giveaways is simple. Head to the Epic Games Store website or application, find the game or giveaway pack you want, and click the GET button. You'll receive a notification when the game or pack has been added to your library, and you can download it at your convenience.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard A classic RPG series reborn, you’ll play as Rook, a new hero in the rich history of Dragon Age, battling against a duo of ancient gods who have attacked the realm. Explore Thedas with a new cast of characters, bring together a team that will become The Veilguard, and make choices that determine the fate of the world.
EA SPORTS FC 25 The most popular sport in the world, recreated with astonishing authenticity. The best players and the biggest clubs are here. Pick your favorites from over 700 real clubs and more than 19,000 players, then kick off. With in-depth tactics, management, and the new 5v5 Rush mode, EA SPORTS FC 25 is the football game with something for everyone.
Frostpunk 2 This year’s most thoughtful strategy game blends city building with survival. The choices you make as you craft your city help combat the harsh realities of overpopulation, reliance on fossil fuel, and brutal weather. The decisions you make as the Steward will have a profound impact on a population desperately looking for comfort and hope.
No More Room In Hell 2 A new twist on the online zombie shooter, where you start the game separated from your fellow survivors. Players must work to come together across the huge map, helping each other avoid the undead and the threat of permadeath.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate The Turtles are the perfect team for a cooperative roguelike brawler. Join Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo as they battle across a vividly animated NYC to rescue Master Splinter from the Foot Clan. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is an ideal game for couch co-op fun with friends.
Planet Coaster 2 Create the best—or perhaps most twisted—theme park in Frontier’s incredible Planet Coaster 2. Balancing the perfect park layout with your guests’ happiness is a real art. While creative coaster designs can look stunning, adding one loop (or ten) too many might leave your guests feeling a little queasy.
Caravan SandWitch A serene action-adventure with no timers, no death, and no worries. Explore the hazy warmth of Cigalo in a borrowed caravan, on a heartfelt journey to find your sister. The open world is filled with puzzles to solve, people to help, and beautiful places to discover.
Against the Storm Grow your settlements one village at a time in this fascinating fantasy building game. As the rain pours down, you’ll need to balance randomly generated resources and citizens while expanding and exploring. Build, trade, and reshape the world, all under the watchful eye of an angry queen.
Squirrel with a Gun You’re a squirrel with a gun—enough said, right? Well, not quite. This nutty sandbox lets you play as a rodent packing heat, battling men in black and exploring a world full of surprises. Drive tiny cars, tackle tricky platforming areas where your gun propels you across the gaps, and discover that there’s much more to this game than just an armed animal.