Epic Games Giveaway for January 22nd to January 29th

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If Red Dead Redemption is the western-themed version of GTA (with a bit more restraint), have you ever wondered how a game following that same Rockstar blueprint would function if set in medieval times? Enter Rustler (Grand Theft Horse).

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Rustler is this week's giveaway on Epic Games. But you'd better get a move on and hop on your steed quickly, because if you want to keep this medieval title for good, you have to claim it before the offer ends at 16:00 GMT on January 29th.

An Inaccurate but Pleasing Medieval Setting

Described by the developer Jutsu Games as a "historically inaccurate medieval setting," Rustler lets you sow the seeds of chaos as The Guy. From the get-go, you can engage in everything a medieval resident would love to do if they had infinite lives: inquisitions, witch hunts, burning weeds, or catapulting a cow.

The Guy is a poor peasant, and when you're at rock bottom, the only way is up. To climb the ladder, you'll need to complete a variety of missions for several lords. Or not. Maybe you just want to participate in cage fights or join a sect. The medieval world is yours for the taking.

Rustler currently has a 79% positive rating from 1,121 users, which is solid enough for a premise like this. It may not have the finesse and attention to detail that Rockstar games bring to the table, but it certainly provides a ton of fun. And come on, it's free! Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, especially since you'll be stealing plenty of them soon enough.

Featured Discounts

In addition to free games, the Epic Games Store also offers weekly discounts on select titles. This week's star of the show is Destiny 2, which is offering 55% and 30% discounts on the Edge of Fate and Renegades expansions, respectively.

These add-ons come in all shapes and sizes. You can buy the Destiny 2: Year of Prophecy Ultimate Edition, which includes both expansions plus ornaments and catalysts, or simply the Ultimate Edition Upgrade for the expansions individually.

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For those who have no interest in Destiny 2, there are also 20% discounts for Dreamcore, a body-cam horror game, 40% for Kellan Graves: Fallen, a sci-fi horror FPS, and also 40% for The Empress Of Mahjong, which, as the title suggests, is a Mahjong game with exquisite themes.

All Free Games on Epic for 2026

These are all the games that the Epic Games Store has graciously given away to players in 2026, as well as upcoming titles:

Total War: Three Kingdoms (January 1st–January 8th)
Wildgate (January 1st–January 8th)
Bloons TD 6 (January 8th–January 15th)
Styx: Master of Shadows (January 15th–January 22nd)
Styx: Shards of Darkness (January 15th–January 22nd)
Rustler (Grand Theft Horse) (January 22nd–January 29th)
Definitely Not Fried Chicken (January 29th–February 5th)

To make a game yours on the Epic Games Store, you must create an account, download and open the Epic Games Launcher, scroll down to the "Free Games" section, and keep your eyes peeled for games with the "FREE NOW" label on their thumbnail.

You can follow the same procedure in your web browser by visiting the official Epic Games website.

Now, click the game, open the store page, and press "Get," then "Place Order." The game will be yours forever, or at least until Epic Games goes bust if Tim Sweeney keeps using social media.