Summary
- Epic Games Store will add a new free game on Thursday, January 16.
- The current free game is Turmoil, but the next is Escape Academy.
- Escape Academy is a fun co-op game with online and split-screen options.
The Epic Games Store free game for January 16 is Escape Academy, a title that should be especially appealing to co-op gamers. Epic Games Store users are able to claim a new free game every Thursday at 10:00am CT. At times when the Epic Games Store free mystery game promotion is not running, fans typically know the identity of the next free game an entire week in advance.
The current Epic Games Store free game is Turmoil, which can be claimed through EGS right now. A simulation game about the Gold Rush, Turmoil features online PvP, though no co-op support. Luckily for co-op gamers, the next Epic Games Store free game, replacing Turmoil on Thursday, January 16, can be played start to finish with a friend in both split-screen and online co-op.
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From January 16 to January 23, Epic Games Store users will have the chance to snag Escape Academy for their digital libraries. For those unfamiliar with the game, Escape Academy is a first-person puzzle game where players solve escape room-style puzzles. While the game can be played entirely solo, it’s a lot more fun with a friend, as players can work together to solve the puzzles just like a real-life escape room. Escape Academy will be one of the more notable free games added to the Epic Games Store free game lineup in 2025 so far, and so those that haven’t already played through it should definitely check it out, especially if they’re a fan of co-op games.
Epic Games Store Free Games
- Turmoil (January 9 – 16)
- Escape Academy (January 16 – 23)
Now, it should be noted that some Epic Games Store users may already have Escape Academy in their digital libraries. Just as Escape Academy is one of the first free EGS games of 2025, it was also one of the first free games given away in 2024 as well. Dedicated Epic Games Store users who claim every freebie that the storefront has to offer may be disappointed that Escape Academy is yet another re-run for the service, but co-op fans who missed out on getting it for free the last time around should be happy.
Those that enjoy Escape Academy will want to consider picking up the DLC. Escape Academy‘s expansions include Escape from the Past and Escape from Anti-Escape Island. They are available for $9.99 each, though it’s cheaper to pick up the Season Pass for $14.99. I can personally vouch for the Escape Academy DLC being a lot of fun, so they’re a safe bet for those that finish the base game and want more puzzles to solve.
Epic Games Store
A digital video game storefront for Windows PC and macOS created and operated by Epic Games. Originally launched in December 2018, Epic Games Store is both a website as well as a standalone launcher.