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Introduction

The Epic Games Store holiday giveaway is arguably the biggest event of the year for PC gamers. Every December, the storefront offers 15 days of mystery drops, and thanks to a massive data mine, we likely know exactly what is coming next.

While Epic usually keeps their vault locked tight, this year’s leaks suggest they are saving the biggest heavy hitters for the very end of the year. If you have been searching for the definitive Epic Games mystery games list 2025, look no further. We have the breakdown of every daily drop expected during the Holiday sale 2025.

Updates:

Dec 18: Today’s mystery game has been officially unveiled! Jurassic World Evolution 2 is currently free to claim. If you enjoy dinosaur park management simulators, grab this one before 11 AM EST tomorrow.

The Leaked Epic Games Free Games Schedule

According to the latest leaks, here is the roadmap for the rest of the month. Note that the Epic Games free games schedule can change at the last minute, but this source has been accurate so far.

Week 3 Highlights (Dec 19 – Dec 25)

The mid-month lineup focuses heavily on strategy and nostalgia.

Dec 19: Desperados 3 – A hardcore tactical stealth game set in the Wild West.
Dec 20: Total War: Warhammer – Massive fantasy battles and empire-building.
Dec 21: Tropico 5 – Build and manage your own island nation as “El Presidente.”
Dec 22: Chicken Police: Paint It Red – A unique noir adventure with animal characters.
Dec 23: Loop Hero – The addictive roguelike that took the world by storm.
Dec 24: LEGO Batman – Perfect family fun for Christmas Eve.
Dec 25: Commander Keen – A retro throwback for Christmas Day.

The Final Countdown (Dec 26 – Dec 31)

This is where the Holiday sale 2025 really heats up. The leak suggests a run of AAA titles leading into the New Year.

Dec 26: Farming Simulator 2022 – The ultimate relaxation sim.
Dec 27: Slime Rancher 2 – Colorful, open-world exploration.
Dec 28: Terraria – One of the best-selling sandbox survival games of all time.
Dec 29: Detroit: Become Human – A cinematic narrative thriller about AI.
Dec 30: Mortal Kombat 11 – The definitive fighting game experience.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Arthur Morgan winter theme Epic Games Store free game leak December 2025.

The Grand Finale: Leaks suggest Rockstar's masterpiece will be the final mystery drop of the year.

Is Red Dead Redemption 2 Free?

The biggest shocker on this list is the New Year’s Eve drop. Rumors have circulated for months, but if this leak is accurate, we will finally see a Red Dead Redemption 2 free giveaway to close out 2025.

Rockstar’s cowboy epic is widely considered one of the best games ever made. Giving it away for free would be an unprecedented move for the Epic Games Store, likely designed to crush server traffic and set a new record for user acquisition.

How to Claim Your Free Games

Log in: Sign in to your Epic Games account.
Scroll down: Look for the “Free Games” section on the homepage.
Claim: Click “Get” to add the game to your library permanently.

Pro Tip: Set a daily alarm for 11 AM EST. Even if you don’t play them now, claiming them adds them to your library forever. If Red Dead Redemption 2 really drops on New Year’s Eve, expect the Epic servers to crash—so get in early!