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Epic Holiday Mystery Games 2026
Everything about the Epic Games Store holiday giveaway that runs every year from mid-December into the first week of January.
2026 holiday mystery games — not started yetExpected start Dec 10D-54Last year it began on December 11. Dates will be corrected once Epic announces them.
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Last year (2025) at a glance
- Dec 11: first game (Hogwarts Legacy, one week)
- Dec 18 – Jan 1, 2026: a new game every day
- Final game until Jan 8 — 17 games in total
How to claim
- Sign in to a free Epic Games account
- Press "Get" on the revealed game's store page
- Claim it before the deadline and it stays in your library for good
- Download any time from the PC launcher
FAQ
When are mystery games revealed?
During the event a new game is revealed every day at 11 AM ET.
Do I keep the game after claiming it?
Yes. Anything you claim during the window stays in your account permanently.
How many games are given away?
It varies by year. 2025 had 17 games.
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