Summary
TheEpic Games Storefree game for August 1 isLumbearjack. For a couple of weeks in a row, theEpic Games Storetreated users to two freebies instead of just one. However, it seems that next week will see the Epic Games Store launcher go back to just giving away one free game. Epic Games Store free game giveaways are never really consistent in terms of how many freebies are being given away, though users know they can log in on Thursdays at 10am CT to claim the latest items and get a sneak peek at what’s on the way next week.
For a couple of weeks, the Epic Games Store was giving away two freebies instead of one, with the week of July 18 to July 25 dedicated toArcade ParadiseandMaid of Sker. Those two Epic Games Store free games have since been replaced by an exclusive Outfits Pack forOlympics GO! Paris 2024and the well-received Metroidvania gameFIST: Forged in Shadow Torch.FIST: Forged in Shadow Torchearned mostly positive reviewsat the time of its release and is considered by many to be one of the better Metroidvanias to hit the scene in the last five years or so, which makes it an excellent choice for an EGS giveaway.
Epic Games Store users have until August 1 at 10:00am CT to claim the exclusiveOlympics GO! Paris 2024outfits andFIST: Forged in Shadow Torch. At that point, they will be cycled out andreplaced byLumbearjack, the Epic Games Store free game from August 1 to August 8.Lumbearjackdoesn’t have much in the way of professional critic reviews, but it does boast a “Very Positive” overall rating on the Steam. There areno strings attached to Epic Games Store free games, so there’s really no reason users shouldn’t snagLumbearjackfor their digital libraries, even if they’re unfamiliar with the game.
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According to its Epic Games Store listing,Lumbearjackis apuzzle gameabout a bear trying to reclaim nature by destroying various man-made things in the forest. The game features a cutesy, cartoony art style and seems to have cozy vibes. The game is apparently very short though, beatable in just a couple of hours, and so fans should keep that in mind.
Lumbearjackwill be free for one week and then replaced by a different Epic Games Store free game. TheEpic Games Store free games can vary wildlyin terms of genre, budget, scope, and more, so it’s anyone’s guess as to what will come next.
Epic Games Store
A digital video game storefront for Windows PC and macOS created and operated by Epic Games. Originally launched in December 2018, Epic Games Store is both a website as well as a standalone launcher.
