Epic Games has been giving away free games since the digital storefront opened in 2018, with typically one or two free games each week that players can get at no cost. However, every holiday season, Epic Games gives away a massive haul of games to anyone with an account - and this year will be no different.
There are no subscriptions or purchases required. Players who do not have an account can sign up to avail themselves of this once-a-year bonanza. There were rumors as early as two weeks ago that the Epic Games holiday tradition will return, and were confirmed when a mystery game showed up at the storefront last week.
This year, Epic Games is kicking off the holiday giveaway with Bloons TD 6, developed by Ninja Kiwi. In the tower defense game, players are tasked to create a defense consisting of monkeys and other structures to prevent enemy Balloons (Bloons) from reaching the exit. Destroying balloons earns the player money to buy new structures.
While the first game may not be an AAA title, this is just the start of this year's giveaway. Hopefully, some big titles will be given away this year - and if past years' giveaways are any indication, there are bound to be some heavy hitters among the gifts.