A recent leak suggests that the Epic Games Store’s next free mystery title will arrive on December 19. This hit rogue-lite, much loved for its addictive gameplay and simplicity, will be free for 24 hours – if the leak is confirmed.
A new leak suggests that Vampire Survivorsthe extremely popular rogue-lite action game, will be available for free on the Epic Games Store from December 19 to 20, 2024. This offer is part of the store’s current Christmas sale, which offers 16 titles mysteries distributed over several consecutive days (you can consult the complete program here). The leaker is well known for his reporting on free games and other similar offers on YouTube. As we saw previously, the first game offered is The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moriawhich is still available to claim as of this writing.
Vampire Survivorsdeveloped by poncle (based in London, United Kingdom), is a minimalist roguelike where players must face endless waves of enemies while improving their abilities. The game features addictive gameplay, pixel art graphics, and dynamic progression, all of which have earned it widespread praise since its release.
Vampire Survivors holds a Metacritic score of 86, which is another sign of its good reception by critics. Reviewers have consistently praised its simplicity, deep gameplay mechanics, and most importantly, its value for money. Players have also embraced its fast-paced and rewarding gameplay, making it one of the most beloved indie games of recent years. The game also has a 4-player local co-op mode.
The game is very lightweight and works on most PCs. The minimum requirements are simple: Windows 7 or later, Intel Pentium 4 processor, 1 GB of RAM, integrated GPU or DirectX 9 compatibility, and only 250 MB of storage space.
Vampire Survivors is typically priced at $4.99 on platforms like Steam (where the game has received 231,568 very positive reviews). Although affordable, this limited time free offer would allow a greater number of players to discover the game without spending a cent.
If the leak turns out to be correct, Vampire Survivors will be free for 24 hours starting December 19, 2024. To get the game, players will need to log into their Epic Games Store account, go to the Free Games section, and click “Get” to permanently add it to their library.
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