Epic Games has confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy is the first free mystery game kicking off its holiday promotion on the Epic Games Store. The game was the mystery teaser shown during The Game Awards 2025 and serves as the opening release in a seasonal campaign that will deliver 17 free games in total.
The offer goes live today, allowing users to add the title to their libraries at no cost. It will remain available until December 18, after which the next mystery game will be revealed. While the setup follows the pattern of previous holiday promotions, Epic Games has not shared any details about the titles still to come.
Players can claim Hogwarts Legacy on the Epic Games Store until December 18 at 09:00 PM. Once the offer expires, the storefront will rotate in a new mystery release, with more titles expected to follow on a regular schedule throughout the holiday period. There had been speculation that Lords of the Fallen might appear as part of the promotion. Although it was not selected as the first giveaway, it remains a potential candidate as the event continues. Epic Games has not confirmed any further entries in the lineup, leaving users to wait and see what arrives next.
Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action role-playing game set in the late 1800s within the Wizarding World. Players step into the role of a newly admitted Hogwarts student whose unusual arrival is tied to an ancient magic that could affect the wider realm. The experience emphasizes the fantasy of attending Hogwarts, offering spell casting, potion brewing, and opportunities to care for magical creatures. It also includes a detailed recreation of the school grounds and the nearby Scottish Highlands.
The game first launched on February 10, 2023, for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, and later reached PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on May 5, 2023. A Nintendo Switch version was released on November 14, 2023, followed by an enhanced edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.
