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Epic’s Next Holiday Free Game Goes Live as Jotunnslayer Giveaway Ends

Epic’s daily mystery giveaways reset at 11 a.m. EST throughout the holiday period.

Overview

  • Epic’s 24-hour free window for Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel ended at 11 a.m. EST on Dec. 19.
  • Eternights is now the new free title on the Epic Games Store, available to claim until 11 a.m. ET on Dec. 20.
  • Jotunnslayer is a 2025 Norse-themed roguelike/ARPG often compared to Vampire Survivors and Diablo, with a typical $24.99 price and generally positive reviews (around 79 on Metacritic and 85% on Steam).
  • During the holidays Epic switches from weekly free games to daily mystery giveaways, a cadence that delivered more than a dozen titles in 2024.
  • Some outlets cite unverified leaks suggesting a larger marquee game could arrive later in the event, with Red Dead Redemption 2 mentioned as speculation.