Epic Games Store (EGS) has become popular among PC gamers for two simple reasons. It regularly gives away free games, and it’s the only place to play Fortnite on PC. Every week, users can claim full PC games without paying a dime. This has helped players slowly build a large game library over time, no matter if they plan to play them all or not. All you need is an Epic Games account, and once you claim a game, it’s yours to keep forever.

A few days ago, Epic Games teased a mystery free game that would be revealed during The Game Awards. Many expected a big-name release, and now that The Game Awards are over, the mystery has been solved. The free game turned out to be Hogwarts Legacy, one of the most popular action RPGs released in recent years.

Hogwarts Legacy is free on the Epic Games Store until December 18

Hogwarts Legacy is not a small or unknown title by any means. It’s a AAA game that normally sells for around $60. Since its release, it has received over 130,000 user reviews on Steam, with most of them being positive. This alone shows how well the game has been received by players around the world.

For a limited time, Epic Games Store users can claim Hogwarts Legacy completely free of charge. There is no catch. You do not need a subscription, and you do not need to spend any money. As long as you add the game to your library before the offer ends, it will stay there forever. However, this offer will not last long, as the game will return to its normal price on December 18.

To compare, the cheapest Hogwarts Legacy has ever been on Steam is $8.99 – this has been the price in the past two sales events; we can expect a similar discount during the upcoming Steam Winter Sale, which conveniently starts on December 18, too. Some more good news is that this isn’t the only free game on EGS, as a new mystery game will unlock once the Hogwarts Legacy promotion is over. One rumor online suggests that Epic has lined up a total of 16 mystery games on the way, but we’ll have to take that information with a pinch of salt for now. According to the list, next up is Jurassic World Evolution 2.

For those who are not familiar with the game, Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the Harry Potter universe. The story takes place in the 1800s, long before the events of the books and movies. You play as a student at Hogwarts who discovers an ancient secret that could change the wizarding world. Along the way, you attend classes, learn spells, brew potions, explore magical locations, and fight dark wizards. The game gives players a lot of freedom. You can customize your character, upgrade abilities, choose how you fight, and decide how the story unfolds.

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Abdul Haddi

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