Epic Games Store final holiday free games for January 1 & 2, 2026 REVEALED
The Epic Games Store has finally wrapped the holiday sale free games list by revealing the mystery free games for January 1 and 2, 2026. Wildgate (#16) and Total War Three Kingdoms (#17) are the two games that are available to claim from January 1 at 9 AM PST for Wildgate (24 hours), then January 2 for the next 24 hours.
There are also massive discounts on many AAA titles and other games on the Games Store. Let’s check out more details in this article.
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Wildgate: PvPvE Extraction Shooter
In July 2025, Moonshot Games’ (ex-Blizzard devs) launched the PvPvE extraction shooter, Wildgate, that blends co-op survival with some crazy rivals raid in The Reach.
Squads of four repair spacecraft, collect relics, and defend against threats; unpredictable anarchy prevails. Winter Festival update (December 18) introduced proximity chat and hazards.
Total War Three Kingdoms
Creative Assembly’s 2019 masterpiece (12th Total War) lets players dive into China’s famous Three Kingdoms era.
You will find deep diplomacy, hero armies, massive battles and even fates divided DLC wrapped in 2021. It’s an amazing game for all the gamers who love strategy and using their brains.
Also Read: PlayStation Plus free monthly games for January 2026: Need for Speed Unbound, Core Keepr & more
How to claim Epic Games Store games for free?
Just follow these steps to claim your free game:
- Visit store.epicgames.com/free-games.
- Hit “Get” during Windows (Jan 1: Wildgate; Jan 2: Three Kingdoms).
- Now, both games are yours to keep forever.
Full Holiday Mystery Games Lineup
Here is the full lineup for the free mystery games:
| Date | Game |
|---|---|
| Dec 11–18 | Hogwarts Legacy |
| Dec 18 | Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel |
| Dec 19 | Eternights |
| Dec 20 | Blood West |
| Dec 21 | Sorry We’re Closed |
| Dec 22 | Paradise Killer |
| Dec 23 | Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night |
| Dec 24 | The Callisto Protocol |
| Dec 25 | Disco Elysium |
| Dec 26 | We Were Here Together |
| Dec 27 | Cassette Beasts |
| Dec 28 | SKALD: Against the Black Priory |
| Dec 29 | Viewfinder |
| Dec 30 | Trine Classic Collection |
| Jan 1 | Wildgate |
| Jan 2 | Total War: Three Kingdoms |
When are Wildgate & Three Kingdoms free?
Wildgate: Jan 1, 9 AM PST (24h); Three Kingdoms: Jan 2, 9 AM PST (24h).
What’s Wildgate?
PvPvE extraction shooter: 4-player crews raid The Reach, fix ships, battle rivals.
Epic Holiday Sale end?
Jan 7, 2026, back to weekly free games.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a gaming journalist with a soft spot for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a strong understanding of game mechanics, he enjoys exploring what makes games special beyond just the gameplay. Inspired by titles like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh brings his own perspective to gaming stories. When he’s not writing or playing, he can usually be found watching anime or cheering for WWE superstars.