The Epic Games Store giveaway featuring Styx: Master of Shadows and Styx: Shards of Darkness has ended. Secondary reports said both games were free to claim from January 15 through January 22, 2026. If you missed that window, check the Epic Games Store and your library for current availability; the old promotion is no longer active.
Which games were included?
The reported giveaway paired two stealth-focused entries in the Styx series:
| # | Preview | Product | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Styx: Shards of Darkness (PS4) | $34.99 | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 |
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Styx: Master of Shadows (Original Game Soundtrack) | $6.99 | Buy on Amazon |
| 3 |
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Styx: Shards of Darkness (Xbox One) | $19.90 | Buy on Amazon |
| 4 |
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Styx Master of Shadows (Title Theme) | $1.29 | Buy on Amazon |
- Styx: Master of Shadows: A 2014 game from Cyanide Studios starring Styx, a goblin with magical abilities. One reported mechanic lets him create a clone to scout or distract enemies.
- Styx: Shards of Darkness: The sequel, and the second game included in the offer.
The available coverage establishes those basic distinctions, but it does not support a detailed comparison of their gameplay or a claim that one is better than the other. DLCompare’s report describes the games and the promotion.
When was the offer available?
DLCompare reported a seven-day claim period running January 15–22, 2026. A second regional version of its report also described that window. The offer has ended, and the reports do not establish an exact time-of-day cutoff or regional terms. The report said claimants could keep the games in their Epic Games Store libraries; that library policy was not confirmed through an official Epic source.
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#1 Best Overall
- Grapple, climb and zip-line - Diverse abilities and improved stealth mechanics open up new possibilities to reach unfamiliar ground
- Skills that kill - Upgrade abilities and use lethal tactics to defeat enemies
- even utilise a murderous clone
- Drop-in/drop-out Co-op Mode - Sneak and stab your way through missions with a friend at any point within the game
- Vicious rivals - New monsters to defeat in the cryptic city of Dark Elves
What if you missed the giveaway?
Check the Epic Games Store listing and your own library to see whether either game is currently available to you. The January promotion does not establish present-day store availability, prices, editions, or regional access, so verify those details directly before buying or assuming the games can still be claimed free.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
- Grapple, climb and zip-line - Diverse abilities and improved stealth mechanics open up new possibilities to reach unfamiliar ground
- Skills that kill - Upgrade abilities and use lethal tactics to defeat enemies
- even utilise a murderous clone
- Drop-in/drop-out Co-op Mode - Sneak and stab your way through missions with a friend at any point within the game
- Vicious rivals - New monsters to defeat in the cryptic city of Dark Elves
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