Zoeti holds a perfect 5-star rating on the Apple App Store based on five reviews. Epic Games can only offer mobile game giveaways in the EU on iOS and iPadOS, not on Android or PC. Zoeti can be added to the Epic Games library until November 27 at 16:00 UTC.
The Epic Games Store has introduced preloading capabilities, allowing users to download pre-purchased titles up to five days before their official release. This feature is expected to enhance the user experience, particularly for larger games that require substantial download times. Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, and Steve Allison, general manager of the Epic Games Store, have acknowledged the need for improvements to the platform. Despite facing criticism, Epic Games has maintained a loyal user base, partly due to its weekly game giveaways. The introduction of preloading is seen as a significant step forward for the store.
Steam users can expect three free game giveaways in September. The first game, Clid the Snail, will be available on September 3. It is a top-down shooter released in 2021, typically priced at .99, with a 75% approval rating on Steam. The second game, Human Fall Flat, will be offered on September 17. This action-adventure game has sold over 50 million copies and holds a 95% approval rating, usually priced at .99. The final game, The Surge, an action RPG from 2017, does not have a specific release date but is typically priced at .99 and has a 76% approval rating. Participants must create a free Legion Gaming Community account through Lenuvo to access the giveaways, which are limited in quantity.
Epic Games is offering the game Deathloop for free until June 12, highlighting its appeal despite not being Arkane's most celebrated title. Additionally, Ogu and the Secret Forest, a 2D adventure-puzzle game with a "very positive" rating on Steam, is also available for free until June 12. Following this giveaway, Two Point Hospital will be introduced for free for the first time.
Epic Games is offering three free games this week: Arcadegeddon, a cooperative rogue-like shooter developed by IllFonic and launched in 2023, which includes in-game currency; River City Girls, a side-scrolling beat 'em up released in 2019; and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, a clicker game inspired by Dungeons and Dragons that includes additional content such as the Lobita the Guardian Familiar pack and 9,760 Platinum. Epic's strategy of giving away free games has reportedly led to increased sales of paid games on the Epic Game Store. Next week's free game will be Botanicula, a microorganism adventure game released in 2012.
Free game giveaways will now be a regular occurrence on the Epic Games mobile store, with new games available for download every week on Android devices.
Google announced that its Play Games app for PC will now support native PC games, expanding its platform to include these titles alongside Android games. This development was revealed at the 2025 Game Developers Conference, where Google stated its commitment to connecting mobile game developers with a larger PC player base. The program will open to all native PC games within the year, and Google plans to provide developers with tools to simplify in-app purchases, enhance security, and offer an earnback of up to 15%.
The Epic Games Store's 2024 year-in-review report reveals that its PC user base has grown to 295 million, an increase of 25 million from the previous year. The total number of Epic cross-platform accounts is nearing 900 million. There was a slight decrease in peak monthly users from 75 million to 74 million, but average daily users rose by 6% to 31.5 million. In 2024, users claimed 595 million free games across 89 titles, averaging 6.6 million claims per game. The top five games of 2024 based on player spending and engagement are Genshin Impact, Rocket League, Honkai: Star Rail, Grand Theft Auto V, and Fortnite. Looking ahead, Epic plans to continue its free game program and introduce new features, including non-gaming applications and a new download manager.
The first batch of Prime Gaming's free December offerings includes Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Overcooked 2!, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, and Dredge. These games are available for free download for Prime members, who can claim them by visiting the Prime Gaming website. Throughout December, a total of 18 games will be offered, with new titles released every Thursday. The schedule includes:
- December 2: Star Wars: Bounty Hunter [GOG]
- December 2: Tomb Raider: Underworld [GOG]
- December 2: Overcooked! 2 [GOG]
- December 2: Call of Juarez: Gunslinger [GOG]
- December 2: Dredge [GOG]
- December 5: Quake II [GOG]
- December 5: Disney-Pixar WALL-E [Amazon Games App]
- December 12: Planet of Lana [GOG]
- December 12: Hero’s Hour [GOG]
- December 12: The Coma: Recut [GOG]
- December 12: Electrician Simulator [Epic Games Store]
- December 12: ReDrawn: The Painted Tower Collector’s Edition [Amazon Games App]
- December 19: Nine Witches: Family Disruption [Amazon Games App]
- December 19: Predator: Hunting Grounds [Epic Games Store]
- December 19: Aces of the Luftwaffe – Squadron Extended Edition [Amazon Games App]
- December 19: Simulakros [Amazon Games App]
- December 19: Christmas Fables: The Magic Snowflake Collector’s Edition [Legacy Games]
- December 26: The Town of Light [GOG]
Additionally, Sony's PlayStation Plus titles available this month include It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent, and Temtem.
