Epic Games Store Archives

BetaBeacon

August 7, 2025

Epic Games Store reveals new free mobile game for Android and iOS gamers to keep forever

Epic Games Store offers a curated selection of PC and Mac games, with a revenue sharing model that only takes a 12% cut of sales compared to the industry standard of 30%. The store has attracted indie developers and smaller studios, leading to a diverse library of games. Epic Games Store also releases exclusive games for a limited time, attracting players and generating both praise and criticism. Despite controversy, the store continues to grow in popularity with a user-friendly interface, regular sales, and a commitment to supporting developers.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

Herdling Launches August 21 For Consoles And PC, Joins Game Pass At Release

Okomotive, known for FAR: Lone Sails and FAR: Changing Tides, has partnered with publisher Panic to release a new game called Herdling on August 21, 2025. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and will also be accessible through Game Pass. In Herdling, players explore a decaying city and interact with Calicorns, antlered creatures central to the story, using visual storytelling instead of dialogue. Players guide the Calicorns through environmental puzzles and face natural threats, with the game featuring cinematic stampede moments that combine action with exploration.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

Epic Games Store Updated With $45 Worth of Free Games

The Epic Games Store is offering two free PC games until August 14: Road Redemption and 112 Operator. Road Redemption, an action-packed racing game released in 2019, has an 82% approval rating on Steam and is typically priced at .99. It allows players to lead a motorcycle gang on a cross-country journey with intense driving combat. 112 Operator, a simulation and strategy game released in 2020, has an 89% approval rating on Steam and is usually priced at .99. In this game, players manage emergency services in various cities, responding to calls and navigating different scenarios.

AppWizard

August 6, 2025

Peregrino, A Brutal Isometric Survival Game, Announced for PC

Inverge Studios has announced Peregrino, an immersive isometric survival game set in a 19th-century gothic environment. Players guide a group of pilgrims through a dark purgatory to reach New Eden, a mythical paradise. The gameplay involves hunting, combat, and scavenging, with resource management being crucial for survival. Each pilgrim has a unique identity, and their loss is permanent if they fall victim to nightly monsters. Players must upgrade wagons, fortify shelters, and make strategic path choices. Peregrino is in development for PC and will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

AppWizard

August 5, 2025

First-person narrative loop horror game Ire: A Prologue announced for PC

ProbablyMonsters has announced its new project, Ire: A Prologue, a first-person narrative horror game set to launch on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on October 28. The game features a story about a young girl named Emily searching for her missing father aboard a haunted ship in the Bermuda Triangle. Players will navigate dark corridors, unlocking thirteen doors while being pursued by a relentless monster. The game pays homage to 80s and 90s horror films, incorporating stealth mechanics and dynamic monster interactions. Ire: A Prologue is developed using Unreal Engine 5 and marks the beginning of a new horror franchise. Key features include exploring the ship for clues, utilizing stealth to survive, and experiencing an immersive atmosphere with a compelling soundscape.

BetaBeacon

August 5, 2025

Epic Games wins again against Google in court — Android could change dramatically

A US appeals court upheld a jury verdict in the Epic Games v. Google case, declaring Google Play and the company's payment system to be illegal monopolies.

AppWizard

August 5, 2025

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Start Date, How To Get Codes, PC Specs, Rewards, And Everything Else To Know

An open beta for Battlefield 6 is confirmed to start on August 7, with access periods as follows: - August 7-8: Limited access for players with a code obtained by watching select streamers or being part of Battlefield Labs. - August 9-10: Open to everyone. - August 14-17: Open to everyone. Preloading begins on August 4. The minimum PC requirements include a GPU of Nvidia RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU, and 16GB of RAM. Recommended specs include a GPU of Nvidia RTX 3060Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, an Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X CPU, and 16GB of RAM. The beta will feature maps such as Siege of Cairo, Liberation Peak, and Iberian Offensive, with modes including Conquest, Breakthrough, and Domination. The second weekend will introduce the Empire State map and modes like Rush and Squad Deathmatch. Progress made during the beta will not transfer to the full game, but players will receive rewards that carry over. The game is expected to launch on October 10.

AppWizard

August 3, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 1: Steam Racing Fest

Steam Racing Fest has launched, featuring a range of racing titles and the Steam Early Access build of Wreckfest 2. Steam is also hosting sales alongside EVO and QuakeCon, with new deals on DOOM: The Dark Ages and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. A complimentary Steam weekend for WWE 2K25 is available in celebration of WWE Summerslam. Xbox Game Pass users can access additional discounts on select titles. Various gaming platforms, including Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, and Humble Bundle, are offering promotions and deals. Humble Bundle's July lineup includes Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, Cat Quest 3, Death's Door, DAEMON X MACHINA, Wizard With a Gun, Neo Cab, Everafter Falls, and Blanc, with additional savings for members. Ubisoft is also participating in weekend sales.

AppWizard

August 2, 2025

Epic’s win means Google has two weeks before the Android app store opens to rivals

Google is required to implement significant changes to its Play Store and Android ecosystem following a court ruling in its case against Epic Games, with an initial compliance deadline of 14 days, which has been extended by an emergency stay to an additional week. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2024 verdict, reinforcing the need for Google to adapt its practices. Google is not obligated to facilitate the integration of the Epic Games Store into the Play Store for another eight months, meaning third-party app stores may not appear until 2026 at the earliest. Google has expressed concerns that the required changes could destabilize the Android ecosystem and affect millions of users and developers.

AppWizard

August 2, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Evo fighters, Racing Fests, and QuakeCon specials

The Epic Games Store is offering two new free indie titles, Keylocker and Pilgrims, available until August 7. Pilgrims is a point-and-click adventure by Amanita Design, while Keylocker is a turn-based rhythm JRPG set in a cyberpunk universe. Humble has launched the Better With 4 Friends bundle, featuring co-op games like SpiderHeck and Moving Out. Steam is providing free trials for four games, including WWE 2K25 and Squad 44. Various gaming events are offering sales, including Evo and Steam's Racing Fest, while the GOG store has DRM-free games on sale. Availability and pricing may vary by region.