Right now, the Epic Games Store free game is Terraforming Mars. Terraforming Mars, for the uninitiated, is a digital version of the board game that, like its name suggests, is all about terraforming Mars. Its status as a digital board game means it will likely be fairly niche, but there’s no harm in Epic Games Store users claiming it and giving it a shot. After all, the Epic Games Store free games are completely free, with absolutely no strings attached.
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On May 12 at 10:00am CT, Terraforming Mars will be replaced by two new Epic Games Store free games. First up is Jotun: Valhalla Edition, which is an action game with a hand-drawn art style. Jotun received mostly positive reviews from critics, so it’s definitely worth a look for Epic Games Store users come next week.
Epic Games Store Free Games for May 2022
Terraforming Mars (May 5 - May 12) Jotun: Valhalla Edition (May 12 - May 19) Prey (May 12 - May 19)
However, the headlining Epic Games Store free game for May 12 is definitely Prey. A reboot of the scif-fi FPS Prey series, Prey was developed by Arkane Studios and has been favorably compared to games like BioShock and Dishonored. Prey is definitely one of the more higher profile Epic Games Store free games, but it may seem familiar to some users of the service. After all, this is not the first time that Prey has been an Epic Games Store free game.
The Epic Games Store has been known to host rerun free games from time to time, where it gives away a game that it had already given away for free in the past. This is the case with the Prey reboot when it’s made free for Epic Games Store users to claim on May 12. Why exactly this is happening is unclear, but the Epic Games Store is not alone in giving away a “rerun” free game this month.
The Xbox free Games with Gold for May 2022 also include a rerun game, as they include Hydro Thunder Hurricane, a game that was first given away to Gold subscribers in 2017. So while dedicated users of these services may be a little disappointed at the double dipping, those that missed out the first time around will likely appreciate the chance to add these games to their collections.
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