Epic Games is the Launcher everyone loves to complain about. But there’s one thing it does well: free games. Since its inception, Epic has been investing heavily into giving players free games. Seriously, who complains about free stuff? Besides, stop pretending that you’ve never played Fortnite.
If you have the Epic Games launcher installed on your PC but only check it from time to time, you’re missing out on some great free games. We’ll keep this post updated so you don’t miss out on what’s free each week on Epic Games.
- From July 17 to July 24, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Platinum Edition is free on Epic Games Store
- From July 24 to July 31, Legion TD 2 is free on Epic Games Store
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Platinum Edition
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Platinum Edition is the perfect entry point for PC gamers who have yet to experience the addictive gameplay that has made Civilization one of the greatest game series of all time.
Platinum Edition Contents:
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Platinum Edition is the perfect entry point for PC gamers who have yet to experience the addictive gameplay that has made Civilization one of the greatest game series of all time.
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
- Civilization VI – Vikings Scenario Pack
- Civilization VI – Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack
- Civilization VI – Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack
- Civilization VI – Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack
- Civilization VI – Nubia Civilization & Scenario Pack
- Civilization VI – Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack
- Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion
- Civilization VI: Gathering Storm expansion
Legion TD 2
An infinitely replayable multiplayer and single-player tower defense. Defend against waves of enemies and destroy the enemy’s king before they destroy yours. Legion TD 2 is a one-of-a-kind game of tactics, teamwork, and prediction. Party as 1-8 players.
ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT & THRIVING COMMUNITY! As of 2024, Legion TD 2 has continued to receive major game updates every month since Early Access launched in 2017, and has a steady playerbase of tens of thousands of players. With full cross-play between Epic & Steam, fair matches are formed typically within a minute or two. If multiplayer isn’t your cup of tea, the included solo/co-op campaign & Play vs. AI modes provide plenty of hours of fun.
Defend your lane
Endless waves of enemies threaten your king. Assemble your army from over 100 unique fighters, each with its own strengths and abilities. Empower your defenses with auras and spells, and change the tides of battle by unleashing powerful mercenary attacks. How many waves can you last before your defenses collapse and your king falls? Outwit and break your opponents before they break you.
Choose your playstyle
Build defensively to hold the line against swarms of enemies, play offensively to smash through your opponents’ fighters, or prioritize economy to scale into the late game and become an unbreakable juggernaut. Every game requires adaptation, but play to your strengths to achieve victory.
Master your legions
Choose from 8 unique legions and over 100 fighters. Select fighters from each legion for 12 million possible combinations. Some fighters secure you strategic advantages in the early game. Others facilitate powerful late game synergies.
Core Features
- Party as 1-8 players. Play 2v2 and 4v4 matchmade games.
- Single-player/co-op campaign.* (~8-12 hours) and 5 levels of AI’s.
- Friendly & active playerbase. Tens of thousands of players per month even after 7 years.
- 9+ years of development. Thousands of hours have gone into refining the core game loop.
Highlights
- Enjoyable to learn. Efficient 15-min tutorial. In-game companion (“Game Coach”) gives you tips as you play. Co-op campaign is beatable for players of all skill levels. New-player friendly matchmaking eases you into PvP.
- Infinite replayability. No two games are the same. Even after 4,000 hours, the game is still fresh.
- Best-in-the-world game balance. Driven by both data and feedback to ensure strategic variety and competitive fairness.
- Stats for days. Ranked seasons & rewards, profiles filled with graphs & tables, full match histories, and leaderboards.
- eSports. $750 cash tournaments every month.
- No pay to win. In-game purchases are 100% cosmetic.
- Global servers. All multiplayer is cross-region with no lag.
- FairPlay detection system. AFKers, griefers, and toxic players are dealt with quickly.
- Weekly challenges. A puzzle-like competition to find the best build with a set lineup.
*Note: single-player features require an online connection due to technical limitations of the game engine.
History
Legion TD 2 is the sequel to the 2nd most popular Warcraft 3 mod of all time, Legion TD. Also known as Squadron TD in Starcraft 2. The top 5 most played Warcraft 3 mods are DotA, Legion TD, Wintermaul, Footmen Frenzy, and Life of a Peasant. Legion TD is proud to hold the silver medal.
Legion TD 2 launched in early access in 2017, and has received major updates, quality of life, and balance changes every single month since then. After fully launching in October 2021, we believe it has grown to become the most replayable, balanced, competitive strategy experience out there.
Team
- Lisk (2014 – Present): Game lead, creator of the original Legion TD mod
- Jules (2016 – Present): Game design & balance, business management, and marketing
- Curing (2018 – 2022): Art director
- Dani (2019 – Present): Web/dev ops, tools, services, and support
But the full team goes way beyond us: artists, community staff, tournament organizers & casters, translators, voice actors, and more. Check the in-game credits to see the full list.
