The final free Epic Games Store game revealed on December 31, 2024, was Sifu. Before the reveal, however, a leaker offered only a cryptic, uncertain hint—not an official announcement from Epic.
What was the final free Epic Games Store game of 2024?
Sifu, according to Notebookcheck’s retrospective listing of the December 31 reveal. The giveaway was scheduled to go live that day at 16:00 UTC, as reported by Alex Alderson in Notebookcheck’s December 31, 2024 article. Notebookcheck’s report and its topic listing distinguish the earlier prediction from the later-reported result.
| # | Preview | Product | Price | |
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Sifu (PS5) | $32.99 | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 |
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SIFU | $36.37 | Buy on Amazon |
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Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Deluxe Edition (PS5) - PlayStation 5 | $29.44 | Buy on Amazon |
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Resident Evil 4 - PS5 | $15.99 | Buy on Amazon |
What did the cryptic hint say?
Notebookcheck described a five-line teaser shared by Reddit user u/MeguminShiro. The report said the lines were interpreted as pointing toward an AA developer and AAA publisher, and suggesting that the game was not then active on the Epic Games Store. Other clues were said to indicate an action game with melee combat and a choice between male and female lead characters.
Those were interpretations attributed to the leaker, not confirmed details from Epic. The leaker reportedly said they were “not 100% certain,” so the hint did not establish the game’s identity or verify that every clue applied to Sifu.
#1 Best Overall
- On the path of vengeance: The hunt for enemies will take you through hidden corners of the city, from gang-ridden suburbs to cold hallways of corporate towers; You’ve got one day, and countless enemies; For every mistake, time will be the price to pay
- Adaptation is the way: Careful positioning and clever use of the environment are key to survival; Use everything at your disposal: throwable objects, makeshift weapons, windows, ledges... The odds are stacked against you, and you’ll be offered no mercy
- Training never ends: Kung Fu is mastery through practice, a path for both the body and the mind; Learn from your errors, unlock unique skills, and find the strength within yourself to master the devastating techniques of Pak-Mei Kung-Fu
- All the fights have been choregraphed by a real Kung Fu master
- A unique graphic style and a game filled with epic levels and unforgettable backgrounds
Which games did people guess?
Notebookcheck listed audience guesses including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dying Light 2, GreedFall, Hades, Horizon Zero Dawn, It Takes Two, Metro Exodus, NieR: Automata, Resident Evil 2 Remake, Sifu, and The Medium. These were speculative suggestions, not verified candidates or evidence of a definitive line-by-line decoding.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Can you still claim Sifu through that giveaway?
No. That was a time-limited promotion in 2024, not a claim offer that remains open. Epic Games Store support says limited-time free games must be claimed during the period shown for each promotion. To see what is free now, visit Epic Games Store’s Free Games page.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- Reawaken a Classic – Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, now reconstructed using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine to deliver realistic visuals and additional narrative depth to the iconic story that was not possible at the time of the original release.
- Modernized Gameplay – The team from 2019’s Resident Evil 2 returns to build upon the series’ modern approach to survival horror. Engage in frenzied combat with the Ganados villagers, explore a European village gripped by madness, and solve puzzles to access new areas and collect useful items for Leon and Ashley’s constant struggle to survive.
- Overwhelming Hordes – Face hordes of rabid enemies that threaten to overwhelm Leon with even more diverse methods of attack than in the original release.
- Survive on a Knife’s Edge – Years of intense training have taught Leon new ways to use his knife, helping to even the odds against the unrelenting onslaught of enemies. By parrying enemy attacks, you can avoid debilitating damage and evade lunging enemies seeking to grab Leon and hold him in place. Make smart use of scavenged knives to deliver precise finishing moves on vulnerable enemies, and even use the element of surprise to quietly dispatch unsuspecting foes before they break.
- Survive on a Knife’s Edge – Years of intense training have taught Leon new ways to use his knife, helping to even the odds against the unrelenting onslaught of enemies. By parrying enemy attacks, you can avoid debilitating damage and evade lunging enemies seeking to grab Leon and hold him in place. Make smart use of scavenged knives to deliver precise finishing moves on vulnerable enemies, and even use the element of surprise to quietly dispatch unsuspecting foes before they break.
Rank #3
- Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Deluxe Edition includes: Base Game, Official Digital Soundtrack, Unique Kena Staff, Golden Rot Skin, Retail Exclusive Sticker Sheet, Unique Celebration Hats for Rot
- Find the Rot: Timid and illusive spirits scattered throughout the forest. They maintain balance by decomposing dead and rotting elements
- Build Your Team: Find and collect Rot to gain powerful abilities, make discoveries, and transform the environment
- Explore: A forgotten village and a strange curse; Draw on the power of the Spirit Realm to restore this once-majestic world
- Fast-Paced Combat: Spirits have become corrupt, trapped, and unable to move on, challenging Kena at every turn
Rank #2
- On the path of vengeance - The hunt for the assassins of your family will take you through the hidden corners of the city, from gang-ridden suburbs to the cold hallways of corporate towers. You have one day and countless enemies on your way. Time will be the price to pay
- Adaptation is the way - Kung fu is a path for the body and the mind. Learn from your errors, unlock unique skills and find the strength within yourself to master the devastating techniques of Pak-Mei kung fu
- Training never ends - Careful positioning and clever use of the environment are key to your survival. Throwable objects, makeshift weapons, windows and ledges... you will have to use everything at your disposal to prevail
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