Summary
Epic Games Storegave away a total of $2,055 in free games last year. Launched in 2018 as a competitor to Steam, theEpic Games Storehas become a major player in the games sales business. Millions of people have become users of the platform, which has released exclusive games likeAlan Wake 2, andAssassin’s Creed Mirage. But as well as securing the latest releases, the Epic Games Store continues to give players several free games.
While the selection of free games that have passed through the Epic Games Store includes many indies, famous names have had their turn. With this, players have been able to claimWolfenstein: The New Order,Prey,Shenmue 3,Sonic Mania, and evenGrand Theft Auto 5, withGTA 5taking down the Epic Games Storetemporarily. Now, Epic Games has revealed significant information about the free games given away last year.
Epic Games gave away $2,055 in free games last year through the Epic Games Store. The information is part of theEpic Games Store Year in Review, which provides information about how the digital store performed last year. As well as showing the total value, the chart reveals that players claimed the 86 free games almost 586 million times. Some of last year’s highlights includeDeath Strandinggiven away in May,The Evil WithinandThe Evil Within 2in October, andThe Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Editiongiven away in December.
Epic Games Gave Away Over $2,000 in Free Games Last Year
The Epic Games Store Year in Review reveals that the digital store has experienced significant growth, reaching over 270 million PC users. When it comes to purchasing, the total spent by PC gamers on the Epic Games Store was $950 million, an increase of 16%. They also spent $310 million on third-party PC games, a drop of 13%. In revealing the top games of 2023 in terms of player spending and engagement,Genshin Impactshowed its popularityby appearing in the top tier withRocket League,Dead Island 2,Grand Theft Auto Online, andFortnite.Destiny 2, which has had quite a troubled year, appeared in the epic tier, the lowest tier in the chart.
Epic Games' free games program is in its sixth year and shows no signs of stopping. In 2024, players have already claimed big names, likeA Plague Tale: InnocenceandMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.This week’s free game isDakar Desert Rally, to be replaced next week bySuper Meat Boy Forever.
