Epic Games Store gives away at least one free PC game every single week — and once you claim it, it's permanently yours to keep forever. No subscription needed, no catch. Here's how to claim every free game and never miss one.

How It Works

Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 4 PM GMT, Epic replaces the current free game with a new one. You have exactly one week to claim it before it goes back to full price. Once claimed, the game stays in your library permanently — even after it's no longer free — and you can play it anytime without any subscription. Epic has been giving away free games every week since 2018 — including major AAA titles. During the Christmas holiday period, Epic gives away a free game every single day for around three weeks. Even if you don't plan to play a game immediately, it's always worth claiming it for your library.

What You Need Before Claiming

To claim free games on Epic you need:

• A free Epic Games account — sign up at store.epicgames.com if you don't have one
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled — Epic requires 2FA to be active on your account before you can claim free games. Set it up at epicgames.com/account/password under the Two-Factor Authentication section

That's it — no payment method or subscription required.

How to Claim Free Games — Step by Step

How to Claim on Mobile (Phone or Tablet)

You can also claim free games from your phone or tablet without needing a PC:

1. Open any browser on your phone (Chrome, Safari, etc.)
2. Go to store.epicgames.com/free-games
3. Sign in and follow the same steps as above

This is especially useful if you're away from your PC and the free game is about to expire — just claim it on your phone and download it later.

How to Never Miss a Free Game

The best ways to stay updated:

• Check every Thursday — new games go live every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 4 PM GMT
• Enable Epic notifications — in the Epic Games Launcher go to Settings → Notifications and enable free game alerts
• Bookmark the free games page — store.epicgames.com/free-games
• Follow GhostKeys on YouTube and social media — we post when a great game goes free

Pro tip: Even if you have no interest in a game, claim it anyway. Many games that were free on Epic are now worth €20-€60. Always claim first, decide later.

Where to Find Your Claimed Games

All your claimed free games appear in your Epic Games Launcher Library. Open the launcher, click Library in the left sidebar, and all your games including free ones will be listed there. Click any game and select Install to download it. If a game you claimed isn't showing, make sure you're signed into the correct Epic Games account — it's easy to accidentally claim on a different account. Need an Epic Games code or want to buy a PC game at a great price? If you have any questions left, use the Live Chat 24/7