Epic Games Store First Free Game of 2025 Given Out Prior to New Sequel

by

As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for immersive RPGs and a soft spot for historical accuracy, I can’t help but feel the thrill that Epic Games Store is offering Kingdom Come: Deliverance for free! Having missed out on this gem when it first released in 2018, I’m now jumping at the chance to dive into its rich medieval world before its sequel drops in February.

The allure of experiencing a non-linear story, engaging in challenging combat, and forging my own path through the dynamic world of Bohemia is too enticing to resist. Plus, who wouldn’t want to meet real historical characters and explore a world rendered in stunning high-end graphics?

And let me tell you, if you’re anything like me, you’ll appreciate the joke that comes with this offer: “I’ve been waiting for this free game since they announced ‘Kingdom Come’! Finally, my kingdom will come… to my games library!

Kicking off the year 2025, the initial free game offered on the Epic Games Store is a pre-launch gift for the upcoming sequel. Lately, Epic has been quite successful in their free giveaways, wrapping up 2024 with the distribution of ‘Sifu’, accompanied by other complimentary titles such as ‘Control’ and an unnamed title during the holiday season. Carrying this trend into the new year, Epic is sustaining its momentum with another free offering to start 2025.

From today until January 2nd at 11:00am Eastern Time/8:00am Pacific Time, the Epic Games Store is providing a fantastic opportunity to download and permanently own “Kingdom Come: Deliverance” for free. Originally released in 2018, this game from Warhorse Studios offers an immersive medieval, open-world RPG experience that has captivated many players since its debut over six years ago. This free offer is one of the best deals we’ve seen on the Epic Games Store in the past month.

Currently, it’s quite advantageous that Kingdom Come: Deliverance is available for free on the Epic Store since its sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is scheduled to launch in about a month on February 4th. This upcoming release will further develop and enhance the narrative, battle system, and environment introduced in the initial game. If by chance you haven’t experienced the original Kingdom Come, this could be an excellent opportunity to dive in without spending a dime!

Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Topic: Bohemia – Situated at the center of Europe, this region is a treasure trove of culture, silver, and grand castles. However, following the demise of its cherished monarch, Emperor Charles IV, Bohemia finds itself in troubled times. Wars, corruption, and disunity are tearing apart this gem of the Holy Roman Empire.

In a different wording: One of Charles’ sons, named Wenceslas, has ascended to the throne. Contrary to his father, Wenceslas exhibits simplicity, self-indulgence, and lacks ambition in his role as monarch. Sigismund, his half-brother who rules Hungary, perceives weakness in Wenceslas. Pretending good intentions, Sigismund journeys to Bohemia and abducts his brother. Without a king, Sigismund now has the liberty to pillage Bohemia and amass its wealth.

Amidst the pandemonium, I find myself as Henry, the blacksmith’s son, living a tranquil life. However, my serene existence is abruptly disrupted when King Sigismund commands a ruthless mercenary raid that reduces my village to ashes. Miraculously, by a twist of fate that is both bitter and sweet, I survive this horrific massacre among the few fortunate souls left standing.

Without a home, loved ones, or hope for the future, destiny leads you to serve Lord Radzig Kobyla, who is spearheading a resistance against an invasion. You become entangled in this brutal struggle and are thrust into the heart of a fierce civil war within Bohemia, where you aid in the fight for its future.

Features

  • Massive realistic open world: Majestic castles, vast fields, all rendered in stunning high-end graphics.
  • Non-linear story: Solve quests in multiple ways, then face the consequences of your decisions.
  • Challenging combat: Distance, stealth, or melee. Choose your weapons and execute dozens of unique combos in battles that are as thrilling as they are merciless.
  • Character development: Improve your skills, earn new perks, and forge and upgrade your equipment.
  • Dynamic world: Your actions influence the reactions of the people around you. Fight, steal, seduce, threaten, persuade, or bribe. It’s all up to you.
  • Historical accuracy: Meet real historical characters and experience the genuine look and feel of medieval Bohemia.”

Read More

2025-01-01 19:10