Red mark: Free game today on the Epic Games Store on the occasion of The Game Awards 2025

A special gift will coincide with the start of the gala and can only be claimed during the event.

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On the eve of the big night of the TGA, Epic has decided to make a move and break its usual schedule to offer a free game that will be activated just during the ceremony. There are no official hints about which game it will be, and that’s part of the appeal: the store wants players to be on the lookout for the start of the gala to add the title to their library as soon as it appears. It’s clear that it’s going to be a powerful game, not a mediocre one, which is why they’ve saved the announcement for the gala.

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The move is not new, but it’s not common either. Epic usually saves its special moves for significant moments in the industry, and this time the goal is clear: to turn Geoff Keighley’s gala into a meeting point for its users, mixing announcements, the excitement of the awards and a limited-time gift that will only be available for a few hours.

Surprise free game during The Game Awards 2025 gala

• The mysterious title can be claimed starting at 2:00 AM (Spanish mainland time) on Friday, December 12, coinciding with the official start of the gala. In Mexico City, it will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, keeping the perfect window to follow the ceremony and capture the gift as soon as it’s available.

Epic hasn’t revealed anything else, but the store has been taking advantage of significant dates for years to offer more substantial games than usual. With the community waiting for the Player’s Voice votes and the expectation for the GOTY, the platform adds an extra incentive not to miss the event: follow the gala and, as soon as it starts, add a new free game to your library.