What once started as a holiday giveaway treat in 2018 has been a weekly tradition keeping players' eyes on the Epic Games Store for the last several years. Every Thursday at 10 AM CT, fans can go to the store to claim a brand-new free title for their libraries and plan for whatever one is revealed to be coming up for the week after. The Epic Games Store uses this promotion to highlight many obscure games, mostly indies, allowing people to try them out at no extra cost.
The long-standing presence of Epic's free games promotion isn't without its occasional hiccups, though. Earlier this year, the storefront actually added games in the middle of the week to make up for offering what's arguably just free in-game items rather than free games in April. Other situations, like one involving F.I.S.T: Forged in Shadow Torch in 2023, saw the promised freebie vanishing when it was meant to be given away. Through another similar incident, fans now have three free games to claim on the Epic Games Store during the week of September 11.
Epic Games Store Free Game Monument Valley 2 Explained
Currently, users can claim the critically acclaimed optical illusion puzzle game Monument Valley on the Epic Games Store at no extra cost. Now, those who have either claimed Monument Valley or have already tried it can look forward to picking up the sequel for free next week as well. According to Monument Valley 2's store page, it boasts brand-new environments, new puzzles to solve, and a control scheme and panoramic views designed specifically for Monument Valley's new home on PC.
If players manage to miss Epic's giveaway of the original Monument Valley, they don't have to fret, as the sequel is designed to be stand-alone and enjoyable all on its own. With how beloved the original Monument Valley was to both players and critics, Monument Valley 2 is a game puzzle fans won't want to miss due to how it's been praised for being a great step-up from what the original title offered. That means it's more of the same, with plenty of quality of life features that only raise the experience to be even better than it was before. With Monument Valley's beautiful visuals and soundscapes only being upgraded in the next installment, this Epic Games Store free game is a treat to sit back and relax with.
- Released
- June 5, 2017
- Developer(s)
- Ustwo Games
- Publisher(s)
- Ustwo Games
- Franchise
- Monument Valley
- Number of Players
- 1
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Puzzle, Indie, Casual
Epic Games Store Free Game Ghostrunner 2 Explained
Ghostrunner is a high-octane slasher series starring cyber-ninja Jack. As Jack, players will have to contend with difficult bosses that will test their reflexes as this sequel has them deal with the consequences of the first game one year later. Wielding nothing but a katana, players will have to be quick yet precise to deal with swarms of AI enemies that adjust based on the skills they equip, making every run unique and challenging.
Players have discussed Ghostrunner 2 at length, as the title has left them quite divided. Some players seem to think that Ghostrunner 2 is both better and worse than the original in different ways, meaning that this particular Epic Games Store freebie might be more of an acquired taste. Despite that, Ghostrunner 2 has very positive reviews on Steam, so if players want an excuse to try it out and see what they think, there's no better opportunity than getting it for free through Epic.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 79 /100 Critics Rec: 81%
- Released
- October 26, 2023
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Intense Violence
- Developer(s)
- One More Level
- Publisher(s)
- 505 Games
WHERE TO PLAY
To finish the triple threat of the week of September 11 off, players can potentially look forward to claiming The Battle of Polytopia themselves alongside Monument Valley 2 and Ghostrunner 2. Polytopia seems like a great must-grab for Epic Games Store users as its praised as a great starting title for turn-based strategy games. Those who visit the storefront regularly might not be too surprised by what this game offers, as it was meant to be an Epic Games Store free game for this week instead of the next.
It's been a bit confusing to see The Battle of Polytopia suddenly pushed back a week, but at the very least, it gives players a better chance to snag the game with another week to prepare. The Epic Games Store free games promotion may have slip-ups like this every so often, but there is always a new title to grab each week one way or another. Incidents like these just help prove that the free games page is worth keeping a close eye on, as there's no telling what will happen each week.
