Summary
The first freeEpic Games Storegame for April 2024 will beThe Outer Worlds, according to a new report from a credible leaker. The critically acclaimed RPG was already free forEpic Games Storeusers fairly recently, though many might have missed out on that freebie due to the extremely tight window of opportunity to claim it.
Epic’s digital storefront has been offering new free games on a weekly basis since 2019. Each time new freebies become available, the platform updates its pages to reveal which game or pair thereof will become free to claim in a week’s time. The latest such move happened on March 21, whenEpic Games Store confirmed it will soon start giving awayIslets.
While its next freebie isn’t scheduled to be announced for another 24 hours, Dealabs' Billbil-kun is nowreportingthat the game in question will beThe Outer Worlds. Specifically, the Spacer’s Choice Edition of Obsidian Entertainment’s space-faring RPG, which was released in March 2023 and comes with the game’s entire selection of DLC, as well as upgraded graphics. This version ofThe Outer Worldsalso has a much higher level cap of 99, as opposed to 30 from the base game and 36 from its final expansion. Billbil-kun has a long track record ofaccurately leaking free Epic Games Pass games in advance, suggesting there’s a high probability that this information will prove correct.
Current and Upcoming Free Games on Epic Games Store
In the meantime, Epic Games Store users currently have a bit less than a day to claimInvincible Presents: Atom EveandCall of the Wild: The Angler. While the storefront usually gives away only one new title per week, it often offers two when its first freebie is a mature-rated game. That’s been the case this time around, asInvincible Presents:Atom Eveis only recommended for ages 16 and up, as per its PEGI rating. SinceThe Outer Worldshas similar PEGI and ESRB ratings, it’s possible the storefront continues its dual-freebie pattern for the third week in a row, seeing how it previously also gave awayDeus Ex: Mankind DividedandThe Bridgein mid-March.
The notion ofThe Outer Worldsbeing the next free EGS game is well within the realm of possibility. Obsidian has long nurtured a strong relationship with Epic, to the point thatThe Outer Worldseven ended up skipping Steam at launchin favor of theFortnitemaker’s PC storefront.
And while the game itself is about as critically acclaimed as EGS freebies get, users who consistently take advantage of the platform’s offers may find themselves disappointed with Obsidian’s RPG being the one to start its April 2024 promos. That’s primarily becauseEpic Games Store has already given awayThe Outer Worldsjust a few months back. However, since that offer was only available on Christmas Day, it’s possible many may have missed out on it.
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.
