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The big moment has arrived! Every year, the Epic Games Store breaks from its usual routine, and this time, it’s going all out for the holiday season. While the store typically offers one or two free games every Thursday afternoon, the end of the year sees it donning its festive red coat to distribute gifts to everyone. Starting next week and continuing until the end of the year, the platform will transform into a digital Santa Claus, giving away 17 free games, one per day. This annual event is a must-see for PC gamers, and it kicked off this week with a fantastic first gift. The celebrations are off to a great start.
A Magical Start to the Epic Games Store Christmas Giveaway
The EGS holiday calendar has started with a bang. This unmissable annual tradition began in a magical and unexpected way. To break from tradition, the store pulled out all the stops once again. We had to wait until the 2025 Game Awards last week to find out live what the first free game would be, and it certainly lived up to the hype. Now, all PC gamers (and those about to become PC gamers) can grab Hogwarts Legacy for free thanks to the Epic Games Store.
For those unfamiliar, this first free Christmas game offers full immersion in the Harry Potter universe, but without Harry and his friends. This open-world RPG places you in the shoes of a young witch or wizard in the 1800s, long before the birth of the famous wizard. The game focuses on magic, featuring a spell system and character customization that has captivated fans of the franchise. It’s a rich adventure, albeit a conventional one, missing that special something that could elevate it beyond well-executed fan service.
What Will the Next Free Christmas Game Be?
Hogwarts Legacy will be available for free on the Epic Games Store until 4:59 p.m. on December 18, 2025. After that, it will be replaced by the second free game in the Epic Games Store Christmas giveaway, which will remain a mystery until the moment it’s revealed, unless, of course, the recent leaks are entirely accurate. Apparently, the full list of free Epic Games Store Christmas games has already been leaked, and we can expect some truly prestigious titles to make an appearance like Detroit Become Human or Red Dead Redemption 2.
Source: Epic Games Store
