Summary
Plenty of gamers love getting new experiences or titles for their backlogs for cheap, and theEpic Games Store’s long-running free game promotion is one of the best ways to snag something unexpected. Every Thursday at 10 AM CT, titles are rotated in and out so that there’s always something fresh to claim weekly - with a different game being announced for the following Thursday alongside the new freebie. Thanks to the sheer number of different video games there are, it’s more likely that theEpic Games Storewill offer something entirely new each week rather than following specific trends.
There are some coincidences that appear with the line-up of free games, where a few titles will have similarities with regard to genre, features, or play style, but it isn’t to be expected from these offerings on the regular. The freebies from May 2 and May 9 are prime examples of this fact, as the games players have to snag are rather different from one another. However, it likely means that every player will walk away with one or two exciting new experiences to try betweenCat Quest 2,Orcs Must Die 3,Circus Electrique, andFirestone.
Epic Games Store Free Games for May 2 and May 9 Explained
Even though gamers have regularly relied on Epic for freebies since 2019, there’s still some room for a few problems and even some surprises. The morning of May 2 came with the surprise announcement and release ofCat Quest 2for free. Cat Quest 2 is a cartoony open-world RPG that offers co-op in a special land inhabited by anthropomorphic cats and dogs, resulting in an adventure that lasts roughly just under 8 hours and pairs well with the colorful fantastical violence of thepreviously announced free gameOrcs Must Die 3.
Epic Games Store Free Games Circus Electrique and Firestone Explained
Firestonemay seem like a strange choice for a free game as it’s free to play,but just likeTown of Salem 2before it, those who log in and play the game during the promotion can get chests, gems, and a limited skin for free when it’s normally $100 worth in value normally.Firestoneis an idle RPG dating back to 2019 that has just left early access as of last month, allowing players to let the game play itself for easy rewards unlike other grind-inducing live-service games. When not autoing, fans can take on “click-frenzy” bosses.
Circus Electriquefancies itself as a turn-based RPG that asks players to manage a circus of their very own on the side. Attacks such as an electro-baton, rat poison, rolling pins and more tie the mechanics in with the Victorian-era and Steampunk-inspired world. It features a Devotion mechanic that will change the tide of battle as well as how performers thrive under players' unique big tops. With just over 10 hours making up its main story length,Circus Electriqueis a unique experienceworth trying out as an Epic Games Store free game.
Not All Epic Games Store Free RPGs are Created Equal
While a majority of these games arerole-playing games, the way that all of them function is entirely different from one another. One is open-world, another can play itself, and the third requires a bit more strategy and management to make it distinct; the variety ensures all three games experiences worth trying at least once. Despite the differences between these titles, some RPG fans are likely to pick up all three as many of them welcome different takes on the genre relatively easily.
For those who haven’t played many role-playing games, these titles could be a great way to find a title that serves as their gateway to similar experiences. If not, then they’ll likely have a completely different game to try on May 16 at 10 AM CT.
Epic Games Store
A digital video game storefront for Windows PC and macOS created and operated by Epic Games. Originally launched in December 2018, Epic Games Store is both a website as well as a standalone launcher.
