How to claim free games on the Epic Games Store

The Epic Games Store gives away at least one game every week. The swap happens every Thursday at 11 AM ET. Claim it before the deadline and the game is yours to keep.

See what’s free right now on our Epic Games Store page.

On PC

1. Open the free game’s page. You can use the Claim on store button here or go to the free games section of the store.
2. Sign in to your Epic Games account. No account? Create one, it’s free.
3. On the game page, click Get.
4. In the checkout window, make sure the total is $0.00 and click Place Order.
5. Done. The game is now in your Library in the Epic Games Launcher, ready to install whenever you like.

On your phone

Epic’s free mobile games are claimed in the Epic Games Store mobile app, with the same account. The steps are the same: open the game, tap Get and confirm the $0.00 order.

If something goes wrong

• The store asks for two-factor authentication. Turn on 2FA in your Epic account settings and try again.
• The button says “In Library”. You’ve already claimed this game before. It’s still yours.
• The game doesn’t show up for you. Some giveaways aren’t available in every country or on every platform.
• You missed the deadline. After Thursday’s swap, the game goes back to its regular price. Some games come back for free later: check the history on the game’s page.

FAQ

Do I need a credit card? No. The order total is $0.00.

Does the game disappear after the giveaway? No. Once claimed, it stays in your account.

Do I have to install it now? No. Just claim it, and install whenever you want.

Steps checked on October 15, 2026. Button names may change over time.

Updated October 15, 2026