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For PC gamers: Epic Games Store launches new free game giveaways
AppWizard
February 12, 2026

For PC gamers: Epic Games Store launches new free game giveaways

The Epic Games Store offers free games regularly, which attracts new users and fosters community engagement. It has secured exclusive deals with developers and publishers, providing high-profile titles not available on other platforms. The store features a favorable revenue-sharing model for developers, taking a smaller cut of sales, which encourages innovation and attracts indie developers. Its user-friendly interface and support system help developers reach their audience effectively.
Holy cow, the Epic Games Store supports preloading now
AppWizard
October 2, 2025

Holy cow, the Epic Games Store supports preloading now

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.
Arkane's timewarp shooter Deathloop is free on the Epic Games Store for the first time ever
AppWizard
June 5, 2025

Arkane’s timewarp shooter Deathloop is free on the Epic Games Store for the first time ever

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.
The Epic Store's latest free games giveaway includes 'over $100' worth of stuff for the Forgotten Realms idle game
AppWizard
April 13, 2025

The Epic Store’s latest free games giveaway includes ‘over $100’ worth of stuff for the Forgotten Realms idle game

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.
Google is turning its Play Games app for PC into a Steam competitor
AppWizard
March 13, 2025

Google is turning its Play Games app for PC into a Steam competitor

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 nears 300 million total users
AppWizard
February 17, 2025

The Epic Games Store nears 300 million total users

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.
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