Epic Games, one of many famous video game developers and publishers, runs a promotion every Thursday, allowing everyone free access to selected video games, inclusive of all genres. Since its creation in 2018, the company has opted to provide free games to attract customers as opposed to those like Steam, that seasonally promote games, or XBOX, which has a yearly game pass.
One of the first games I acquired from the promotion was Grand Theft Auto: V back when it was free in 2020. After a few days of playing through the campaign, I was completely drawn in. The story featured many well-engineered heists such as robbing banks, driving into moving trucks, and playing dead just for information.
Within Fallout 1, 2, and New Vegas of the Fallout franchise, I was astonished at the story-writing and campaign options offered in comparison to Fallout 4’s limited dialogue. Although the visuals are not as modern, the other content makes up for it. New Vegas featured a courier who was left for dead in the Mojave, searching for his ‘killer’ and determining the features of the region. Many Fallout players have hailed such an arc as the most adaptable and story-rich part of the franchise.
These are not all of the games available, and I have not downloaded every single game offered as part of the promotion. I have seen the genre of promoted games fluctuate between science fiction, fantasy, simulation, and more over the years.
Some may prefer single-player fantasy games, while others would enjoy fast-paced fighting games. As of Nov. 12, the promotion features Apex Legends: Ash Free Unlock Bundle, as well as Deceive Inc. Although I am not a fan, others may be, and it is a good time to add as many of the games to one’s library as possible.
The only downside to the promotion is that getting every game you want is nearly impossible. By now, many games have already been featured and rolled back into pay-only access. Some people may get excited about games both old and new, only to find out that they were too late and feel disappointed.
There is no exact solution, but the best way to maximize one’s experience is to sign up for an Epic Games account and add as many of the promoted games into the library as possible every week.
If you’re looking to save a ton of money, following the promotion for months or even years could provide you with hundreds of dollars worth of games for free. Epic Games runs a strong marketing strategy, benefiting both themselves and those who wish to game frugally.