Epic Games Store Latest news (2)
Epic Secures $1B for Development, Including $200M From Sony
Karol Laska, 13 April 2021, 19:33
Epic Games received a really substantial injection of cash from its investors, equal to $1 billion. The amount was contributed by Sony, among others.
Tim Sweeney Satisfied With Epic Games Store, Losses Called 'Investments'
Bart Swiatek, 12 April 2021, 13:56
Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney commented on Twitter about the Epic Games Store platform losing money. In his opinion, it is an investment that enables the store to grow and reach out to players.
Epic Games Store Remains in the Red
Paul Musiolik, 10 April 2021, 16:49
The court documents in Epic Games vs Apple case bring a lot of interesting information. It turns out that Epic Games Store has been making nothing but losses so far, and that's not going to change anytime soon.
Steel Rats From Kao the Kangaroo Devs Available for Free
Milosz Szubert, 02 April 2021, 17:25
Steel Rats from Tate Multimedia can be obtained for free on Steam and GOG.com. The offer will be valid until April 4.
Epic Games Store May be Putting Excessive Strain on Laptop Batteries
Przemyslaw Dygas, 23 March 2021, 19:36
Epic Games Store is proving to have a negative impact on the batteries of laptops and tablets. Tests have shown that the app uses excessive amounts of power.
Epic Games Store Will Add New Social Features
Jacob Blazewicz, 18 March 2021, 12:10
Epic Games Store will get some improvements. First new features (including player cards) will arrive later this month.
Kingdom Hearts Coming to PC as Epic Games Exclusive
Karol Laska, 11 February 2021, 21:10
The Kingdom Hearts series is coming to PC for the first time in history, and it will happen in March. All installments will be available exclusively on Epic Games Store.
RAGE 2 for Free on Epic Games Store Next Week
Milosz Szubert, 11 February 2021, 18:21
We got to know the games that will be made available for free on Epic Games Store next week. One of them will be RAGE 2, the sequel to the 2011 FPS from id Software.
Epic Games Announces Showcase of New Exclusives
Paul Musiolik, 08 February 2021, 18:43
Epic Games is planning a showcase of new exclusive games in its store. The event will be combined with a sale that will run for two weeks.
Over 100 Unannounced Exclusives Coming to Epic Games Store
Paul Musiolik, 06 February 2021, 17:06
Epic Games is not giving up on paying for featuring exclusive games in the store. Company's representative revealed that there's still more exclusive games in the pipeline that have been featured so far.
2020 Was a Spectacular Year for Epic Games Store
Karol Laska, 28 January 2021, 21:32
We know how much we spent on games on Epic Games Store in 2020, and how many accounts have already been created on the platform. All thanks to the latest report.
Free Star Wars Battlefront 2 on EGS Picked Up by 19 Million People
Adrian Werner, 26 January 2021, 10:39
More than 19 million players have taken advantage of the recent giveaway on Epic Games Store, acquiring a free full version of DICE's Star Wars shooter Star Wars: Battlefront II.
We Won't Have to Buy Previous Hitmans Again, Hitman 3 Devs Assure
Milosz Szubert, 18 January 2021, 16:12
IO Interactive has issued a statement assuring that it is trying to solve the problem associated with the inability to transfer locations from the previous installments to Hitman 3. The work should be completed in the next few weeks.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Servers are Under Siege
Bart Swiatek, 18 January 2021, 13:43
Thanks to the free copies reclaimed by numerous players on Epic Games Store, the shooter Star Wars: Battlefront 2 experiences a true renaissance. The activity increase on the servers is so great that the network infrastructure can't cope.
Hitman 3 Launches to Controversy
Paul Musiolik, 17 January 2021, 21:41
Those who purchase Hitman 3 on PC will not benefit from the option to transfer the locations from the previous installment for free. If they want to play on maps from Hitman 2, they will have to buy the game again.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 14 January 2021, 17:31
Starting today, you can get Star Wars: Battlefront II in Celebration Edition for free on Epic Games Store. You can pick up the game until next Thursday.
Ubisoft Enrages Steam Community by Posting Threads About Epic Games Store Title
Karol Laska, 12 January 2021, 20:49
Ubisoft shot itself in the knee at the very beginning of the year. The blame for this state of affairs lies with one of the posts about Tom Clancy's The Division 2. The problem is that it was shared on Steam, which does not offer the aforementioned game.
Epic Games Wants to Move to a Mall
, 04 January 2021, 21:16
The latest acquisition of Epic Games, Cary Towne Center, a shopping mall in the city of Cary, North Carolina, will be transformed into the developer's new HQ.
Jurassic World Evolution for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 31 December 2020, 17:52
Epic Games Store gives away its last free game this year - Jurassic World Evolution. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
Epic Games Store Hotfix Repairs Error With Excessive Data Traffic
Jacob Blazewicz, 31 December 2020, 15:58
Sergei Galyonkin announced the release of hotfix 11.0.2 for Epic Games Store client, which fixes a bug that is responsible for sending out excessive amounts of data and significant CPU load. While it's not a complete solution, it clearly improves the situation.
Torchlight 2 for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 30 December 2020, 19:06
Another free game has appeared on Epic Games Store. This time it's Torchlight 2. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
Solitairica for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 29 December 2020, 19:58
Another free game has appeared on Epic Games Store - Solitairica. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
Stranded Deep for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 28 December 2020, 22:06
Another free game has appeared on Epic Games Store. This time it's Stranded Deep. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
Epic Games Store Launcher Sends Out Suspiciously Large Amounts of Data
Bart Swiatek, 28 December 2020, 13:11
Reports that have emerged online suggest that Epic Games Store's digital client is sending out very large amounts of data somewhere - even over 514 KB per hour. One user also claims that the app's behavior negatively affects his Ryzen 7 5800X.
Night in the Woods for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 27 December 2020, 20:21
Another free game has appeared on Epic Games Store. This time it's Night in the Woods. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
My Time at Portia For Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 26 December 2020, 20:29
Another free game has appeared on Epic Games Store. This time we are offered My Time at Portia. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
Darkest Dungeon for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 25 December 2020, 21:58
Another free game has appeared on Epic Games Store. This time we are offered Darkest Dungeon. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
Inside for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 24 December 2020, 19:12
Another free title has appeared on Epic Games Store. This time it's Inside. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
Tropico 5 for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 23 December 2020, 19:53
Another free game appeared on Epic Games Store. Today, we can get Tropico 5. The game can be picked up until tomorrow.
Metro 2033 Redux for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 22 December 2020, 17:12
Another free game has appeared on Epic Games Store. This time it's Metro 2033 Redux. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
Alien: Isolation for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 21 December 2020, 18:29
Another free game has appeared on Epic Games Store. This time it's Alien: Isolation. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
Defense Grid: The Awakening for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 20 December 2020, 17:56
Another free game has appeared on Epic Games Store. Today it's Defense Grid: The Awakening. The game can be picked up until tomorrow.
The Long Dark for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 19 December 2020, 18:51
Another free game has appeared on Epic Games Store. This time it's The Long Dark. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 18 December 2020, 19:01
Another free game has appeared on Epic Games Store. This time we get Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty. You can pick up the game until tomorrow.
Cities: Skylines for Free on Epic Games Store
Agnes Adamus, 17 December 2020, 21:38
Another free game is given away on Epic Games Store. This time we can get the classic city builder Cities: Skylines. You can pick up the game till tomorrow.
Epic Games Store's Two-week Giveaway Begins Today; Possible List Leaked
Adrian Werner, 17 December 2020, 10:29
Today, a Holiday special offer will be launched at Epic Games Store, where a full version of different game will be distributed daily for the next two weeks. Rumors about games that will be offered appeared from some time, but a list that eventually surfaced seems a little out of touch with reality.
15 Free Games During Epic Games Store's Christmas Sale
, 10 December 2020, 23:16
It looks like Epic Games wants to enter this year's Christmas with a bang. Soon, Epic Games Store will offer big discounts and two-weeks of free game marathon.
Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny for Free in Epic Games Store Next Week
Bart Swiatek, 04 December 2020, 19:00
Epic Games Store has announced that in a week's time players will be able to get free copies of Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny on this platform.
Darkest Dungeon 2 Early Access Only in Epic Games Store
Jacob Blazewicz, 21 October 2020, 21:28
Red Hook Studios revealed the early access launch date of Darkest Dungeon II. The title will launch in Epic Games Store next year.
Rocket League Launches as Free-to-Play
Adrian Werner, 24 September 2020, 10:33
Rocket League has switched to free-to-play and left Steam. The creators have prepared a $10 voucher for those who will add the game to their library in Epic Games Store.
Footbal Manager 2021 Will Launch on Steam Despite FM2020's Success on EGS
Adrian Werner, 20 September 2020, 20:52
Epic Games Store's giveaway of Football Manager 2020 has been a great success. The devs praise the results, but assure that it doesn't mean the FM2021 won't go to Steam.
Rocket League F2P Launch Date; Get Free $10 Voucher
Michael Kulakowski, 15 September 2020, 20:33
We've learned the exact release date of the free to play version of Rocket League. The developers, in cooperation with Epic Games Store, have also prepared a special promotion for those who will add a title to their library on this platform. Players will receiv 10$ vouchers to use in the store.
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw Goes to Steam, End of Epic's Exclusivity
Adrian Werner, 02 September 2020, 14:04
The devs of Rebel Galaxy Outlaw informed that the game will soon cease to be an exclusive Epic Games Store title. Double Damage Games revealed the release date on Steam and consoles.
Remnant: From the Ashes - Over 10 Million Copies Moved
Frozen, 22 August 2020, 14:31
Perfect World Entertainment announced that more than 10 million users of Epic Games Store have received Remnant: From the Ashes during the free week.
Hitman 3 Launch Exclusively on EGS; Store Will Give Away First Part
Karol Laska, 20 August 2020, 21:29
Hitman 3 on PC will be available only on Epic Games Store for the first 12 months. The store will also give away the first part of the game for free as part of its weekly special offer.
Total War Saga Troy - 7.5 Million Users Acquired the Game for Free
Frozen, 15 August 2020, 18:14
7.5 million Epic Games Store users have added A Total War Saga: Troy, the latest installment of the popular strategy game series from Creative Assembly, to their accounts during the giveaway lasting 24 hours after its launch.
A Total War Saga Troy Giveaway - Million Downloads Within an Hour
Bart Woldanski, 13 August 2020, 19:57
Creative Assembly revealed that one million free copies of Total War: Troy have been distributed on Epic Games Store in the first hour. The game will be available for free for less than 20 hours from now.
Remnant: From the Ashes for Free on Epic Games Store
Milosz Szubert, 13 August 2020, 13:06
As announced, the next games that will be available for free on Epic Games Store will be Remnant: From the Ashes and both installments of the Alto series. The offer will start today at 8 AM PT.
A Total War Saga Troy Launches; Available for Free in EGS
Bart Swiatek, 13 August 2020, 12:01
Today marks the release of A Total War Saga: Troy - another instalment of the well-known strategy game series from the British studio Creative Assembly. The game will debut on Epic Games Store and will be available for free for the first 24 hours.
Epic Games has Doubled its Value Over the Last Two Years
Karol Laska, 06 August 2020, 20:56
Epic Games, the devs of Fortnite and creators of Unreal Engine, has already reached a value of $17 billion, which is a significant increase compared to last years.