Epic Games Store Kicks Off 2026 with Total War: THREE KINGDOMS and Wildgate Free This Week

Ring in the new year with a double dose of free PC gaming: the Epic Games Store has returned to its weekly freebies after the record-breaking 2025 Holiday Giveaway (over $400+ in value!), offering Total War: THREE KINGDOMS and Wildgate at no cost until January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.

Normally a combined $90 value, these titles cater to strategy masters and multiplayer thrill-seekers alike. Claim them now via the Epic Games Launcher—add to cart, checkout free, and they’re yours forever.

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS (Creative Assembly / Sega, 2019) Dive into ancient China’s epic Three Kingdoms era with this turn-based strategy and real-time tactics masterpiece. Recruit legendary warlords like Cao Cao and Liu Bei, forge alliances or crush foes in massive battles, and build dynasties through diplomacy, espionage, and conquest. Praised for its deep campaign, character-driven narrative, and gorgeous visuals, it holds an 85 Metacritic and 84% Very Positive on Steam (61k+ reviews). Perfect for fans of historical grand strategy—over 7 million copies sold historically.

Wildgate (Moonshot Games / Dreamhaven, 2025) Blast off into chaotic PvPvE space combat: crew up in tactical ship-to-ship shootouts across a procedurally generated “Reach” map riddled with cosmic storms, alien ruins, and vermin. Modes include Artifact Brawl (snag the prize and escape), Fleet Battle (12v12 frenzy), and Treasure Hunt (salvage and survive). Customize prospectors with unique abilities, manage fuel/ammo/ice, and sabotage rivals—think Sea of Thieves meets Helldivers in zero-G. Very Positive on Steam (81% from 3.7k+ reviews), 76 OpenCritic—a fresh 2025 hit for co-op chaos ($29.99 value).

Both optimized for PC, with crossplay where applicable. Next up: Bloons TD 6 (Jan 8-15), the tower defense juggernaut.

Head to store.epicgames.com/free-games, log in, and snag ’em before they’re gone. Epic’s generosity continues—what a way to start 2026!