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The Latest Breaking News from the Epic Games Store

Epic Games Store Reports Strong Sales Growth Even as Player Hours Decline

Epic sales are looking up, even if players aren't sticking around long.

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The Epic Games Store had a record-breaking 2025, with gamers throwing $1.16 billion at the 6,000-plus games it now offers

You also sent more than 100,000 gifts on the Epic store, which seems pretty good for a service that only rolled out in mid-November.

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Even Epic says Epic Games Store free games boost Steam versions, with concurrent Steam players rising 40% on average during free promos: "It's a good thing"

"I don't have any goals of hoarding all the positive outcomes"

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"My goal on PC isn't to topple Steam": Epic Games Store boss says beating Valve isn't the plan – just getting "enough market share on PC that you have to be here no matter what"

"Our competition in the space has pushed PC gaming to pretty impressive growth"

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We asked you if that massive $900m lawsuit against Valve and Steam holds weight — and the people have spoken

We asked if you thought the huge UK lawsuit Valve is up against over anti-competitive practices with Steam holds weight, and you gave a clear answer.

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Remedy pushes back against Baldur's Gate 3 dev's criticism of Epic CEO Tim Sweeney and its game publishing — "There would be no Alan Wake 2 without Epic"

After Epic's game publishing of Alan Wake 2 was criticized by Baldur's Gate 3's publishing director, its developer Remedy defended its deal with Steam's competitor.

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Baldur's Gate 3 publishing lead says Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney's "altruistic pro-developer talk" over the Steam vs Epic debate "doesn't sit well" after Alan Wake 2 studio "seemingly went into financial crisis"

Millions was left on the table for the horror game

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Arknights Endfield pre-download guide: PC, PS5, Android, and iOS

Jump into the action as soon as the game launches.

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Epic Games Store grew from 108M to 295M users, but third‑party revenue barely moved — proving giveaways trained users not to actually buy games. Is Xbox PC going down the same path?

Free games helped Epic reach millions of players, but it also changed how they spend. Is Xbox doomed to make the same mistake on PC?

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Milestone Shares First Look at RIDE 6 Career Mode and RIDE Fest

Milestone has revealed the new career mode for RIDE 6 with a trailer focused on RIDE Fest, a travelling motorcycle festival built around freedom, competition and community. The game launches February 12 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store with Early Access…

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One of the Best Stealth Series Ever Is Finally Free to Claim on Epic

Ahead of the next 'Styx' game, both existing entries in the stealth series are free to claim on the Epic Games Store.

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Go goblin mode by grabbing the first two Styx games at no cost and then try the free new demo for the third

Get your goblin on with two free Styx games via the Epic Games Store, then prepare for the next installment with a new demo.

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Epic Games Store has grown massively, but it has trained users to never buy anything — is Xbox PC going down the same path?

Free games helped Epic reach millions of players, but it also changed how they spend. Is Xbox doomed to make the same mistake on PC?

Windows Central

Some of my favorite childhood platformers are free on Epic for today only, and they've all been updated for better crossplay with Steam owners

Trine's a little long in the tooth now, but its co-op antics are no less enjoyable.

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Epic Games Store: What to Expect from the Free December 2025 Games?

December brings a lot of free games from the Epic Games Store, and here's what players can look forward to.

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A Clever Chess-Based Strategy Game Is Free Right Now On Epic Games Store

'Shotgun King' turns a silly spin on chess into a fantastic turn-based strategy game that's full of surprises.

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Steam will always dominate over the Epic Games Store because people don't want to "cheat on [their] home library with some other shop," says Witchfire lead

"People are not, basically, using EGS as their home, it's not home to them"

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Lords of the Fallen 2 boss says Epic Games Store exclusivity doesn't matter because the "majority of PC players who want a specific game will buy it" anyway

The upcoming Soulslike is tied to Epic on PC

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Horizon-like survival game Light of Motiram disappears from Steam and Epic after Tencent reaches a 'confidential settlement' with Sony

It's not clear at this point whether Light of Motiram will come back in a heavily modified format, or if Tencent has decided to scrap the whole thing.

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"Slavish" Horizon clone removed from Steam and Epic Games Store as Tencent and Sony reach out-of-court agreement over survival game Light of Motiram

The two companies have reached a "confidential resolution"

GamesRadar

Hogwarts Legacy is now free on the Epic Games Store, but you'll have to move fast if you want to grab it before it flies away

Accio, free game

PC Gamer

Hogwarts Legacy goes free for the first time to kick off the Epic Games Store's 2025 Holiday Sale

If you still want to play it, here's your chance.

Windows Central

Hogwarts Legacy is totally free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time, but you may have trouble getting it

During The Game Awards 2025, it was confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy is the newest free game on the Epic Games Store, at least for a limited time (so go redeem).

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Epic Games Store Announces First Free Games of December 2025 as Part of Its Holiday Giveaways

The Epic Games Store has unveiled the first free games for December 2025 that are part of its holiday giveaways.

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RIDE 6 Launches in February with Two Different Gameplay Experiences and Much More

Milestone has shared the first in-depth gameplay trailer for RIDE 6, giving players an early look at the next chapter in its motorcycle racing series. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store on February 12, 2026 with Early…

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