Epic Games Store is giving away 'Hogwarts Legacy' for a limited time: how to download it for free

Epic Games Store once again shook the gaming world with a major announcement during the holiday season. The digital store confirmed that Hogwarts Legacy can be downloaded for free on PC for a limited time.

The promotion was revealed during The Game Awards 2025 and marks the beginning of Epic's holiday campaign. Those who claim it in time will keep it forever in their library.

A major announcement at The Game Awards 2025

The gift of Hogwarts Legacy was one of the highlights of the ceremony. Epic Games Store chose it as the kickoff for its special year-end event.

From now on, the platform will give away one game per day during the holiday promotion. The launch did not go unnoticed among PC users.

Until when can Hogwarts Legacy be claimed

The title is available to claim starting today until December 18. Once added to the account, it remains saved permanently.

It is not necessary to download it immediately. It can be installed later, whenever the user wishes.

What is Hogwarts Legacy about

Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the Harry Potter universe. The story takes place many years before the well-known events of the books and movies.

The player creates their own character and explores Hogwarts Castle, its surroundings, and different regions of the magical world. It combines exploration, spells, combat, and decisions that influence the story.

How to get it for free on Epic Games Store

The process is simple and takes only a few minutes. It is only necessary to have an Epic Games Store account.

• Log in to the store with your session started.
• Search for Hogwarts Legacy in the catalog.
• Select the option to add it to your library.
• Accept the terms and confirm the operation.

Once this step is completed, the game is permanently associated with the account. Epic even sends a receipt for the transaction.