The Epic Games Store is revving up its holiday season with a new Mystery Game giveaway, and fans aren’t waiting around for the official reveal. With a cryptic teaser now live and a Game Awards announcement set for December 11, internet sleuths are already convinced they know what’s coming.
Epic Games Store Mystery Game sparks speculation online
As of now, Epic is giving away two free games on PC and macOS, one of which also supports Android and iOS. But the spotlight is firmly on the upcoming first Mystery Game of the season, which Epic teased via social media. Naturally, the internet went straight to work.
The most talked-about theory? A leak from user u/MeguminShiro, who pointed to Lords of the Fallen (2023) as the likely pick. The action RPG reboot developed by Deck13 and CI Games has been discounted recently and fits Epic’s history of giving away high-profile titles.
Saros, Divinity Original Sin 3 also enter the mix
Despite the leak, many fans believe the actual mystery title is Saros, the upcoming sci-fi action game from the creators of Returnal. Currently a PS5 exclusive, Saros is expected to land on PC sometime after launch much like Returnal eventually did.
Some Reddit users dug through the teaser’s visuals and audio. Many of them linked the clues to Saros rather than Lords of the Fallen. Meanwhile, with God of War and Lords of the Fallen 2 ruled out, another name has entered the mix: Divinity: Original Sin 3. The game hasn’t been announced yet, but fans have speculated about it for years. If Epic wants a real surprise, this would be a dark horse pick.
Epic’s Game Awards announcement could reveal a new release
The official reveal happens during The Game Awards on December 11 at 13:00 UTC. It might be more than just another freebie from the archives. Given the size of the teaser and Epic’s recent momentum, fans are thinking bigger. Some believe the first Mystery Game could be a brand-new PC release. If true, it would instantly set the tone for this year’s holiday drop.
Clues fly, but Epic keeps the lid tight
Until the curtain lifts, all theories are on the table. Epic has made a habit of using these giveaways to spike store traffic, and with publishers more open to day-one PC releases, a surprise debut isn’t out of the question.
Whether Epic drops a known hit like Lords of the Fallen or throws a curveball with Saros, one thing’s clear its first Mystery Game tempts sharp-eyed fans to click fast and claim early.
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