What games are free on the Epic Games Store? October 12, 2023

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What are free on the Epic Games Store? Every week, Fortnite creators and famed game published, Epic Games, gives away at least one free title for PC gamers, from AAA heavy hitters to hidden indie gems.

Logging in week after week and adding them to your library is a great way to build a backlog you can return to at quiet points of the year, or if you’re looking for that perfect palate cleanser. Want to know what’s available right now, and what’s coming next week? Carry on reading.

Epic has revealed that not one, but three (technically) games will be up for grabs. These include multiplayer pirate sim, Blazing Sails, and the Q.U.B.E. Ultimate Bundle, both of which will be yours to claim from October 12th to October 19th. Make sure you log into the Epic Games Store via the official client or a web browser and simply add it to your collection to keep forever.

Blazing Sails is a first person, pirate-themed PvP title, swapping assault rifles and grenades for cutlasses and galleons. Likened to the wildly successful Sea of Thieves, this game offers a range of different game modes to dive into, including its own take on battle royale.

The highlight here is being able to crew your own ship on the high seas, working together with squad mates to navigate perilous waters, reining down cannon fire on enemy vessels while defending and repairing your own. Following a bounty of DLC and free updates, the game currently sits on a “very positive” user score over on Steam.

If you prefer Portal-like puzzlers to pirate sims, then good news. You’ll be able to get your hands on both Q.U.B.E. and Q.U.B.E. 2 in one bundle, complete with a swathe of bonus extras. Both games have you delving into a labyrinth of brain-teasing challenges, using your trusty