Epic Games Free Games This Week — April 18, 2026 (Grab Them Before Thursday)
Epic Games is giving away free PC games this week — and you have until Thursday to claim them permanently. Miss Thursday and they're gone forever. Here's what's free, how to claim it in 30 seconds, and what's coming free next week.
Updated 54 days ago. Look for platform coverage, update timing, gameplay changes, fixes, and known issues.
Open the next relevant path connected to this article.
Every Thursday at 11:00 AM Eastern, Epic Games drops new free games on the Epic Games Store.
You claim them once. You keep them forever — even if you cancel Epic.
This week's games are live right now. You have until Thursday, April 24 at 11:00 AM ET to add them to your library permanently.
Here's exactly what's free and how to get it.
Free Games on Epic This Week — April 18, 2026
Game 1: Alan Wake Remastered
Normally $29.99 — Free until April 24
One of the best psychological thrillers in gaming history. Stephen King meets Max Payne in a dark Pacific Northwest town.
Alan Wake Remastered is the complete version of Remedy Entertainment's 2010 masterpiece — rebuilt for modern hardware with better lighting, higher resolution textures, and smooth framerates.
Metacritic: 83 How long to beat: 8-10 hours Why you should claim it: Remedy just released Alan Wake 2. This is the perfect entry point — and it's free.
Game 2: Fallout: New Vegas — Ultimate Edition
Normally $19.99 — Free until April 24
Obsidian's masterpiece. Many players consider it the best RPG ever made.
The Ultimate Edition includes every DLC ever released:
- Dead Money
- Honest Hearts
- Old World Blues
- Lonesome Road
- Gun Runners' Arsenal
- Courier's Stash
That's 40+ hours of main story and another 30+ hours of DLC content.
Metacritic: 84 How long to beat: 40-80 hours Why you should claim it: This game is a masterclass in player choice and consequence. Free is not a price — it's a gift.
How to Claim Your Free Games Right Now
Step 1: Go to epicgames.com/store
Step 2: Sign in or create a free account (takes 2 minutes if you don't have one)
Step 3: Search "Alan Wake Remastered" → Click Get
Step 4: Repeat for Fallout New Vegas
Step 5: Done. Both games are permanently in your library.
No credit card. No subscription. Just two free games added to your account forever.
These Games Leave Thursday — Don't Wait
Epic's free games have a hard deadline.
Thursday, April 24 at exactly 11:00 AM Eastern Time — both games disappear from the free section.
There is no extension. There is no second chance.
People who said "I'll grab it tomorrow" and forgot have been saying that since 2018.
Claim them now. It takes 30 seconds.
What's Coming Free Next Week — April 25, 2026
Epic teased next week's free game and it's one people have been waiting for:
Cyberpunk 2077 (Rumored — not confirmed)
Normal price: $59.99
If confirmed, this would be one of the biggest free game drops in Epic Store history.
We'll update this page the moment Epic confirms. Bookmark this page to be the first to know.
Never Miss a Free Epic Game Again
Epic has given away over $15,000 worth of free games since 2018.
The people who claimed every single one now have libraries worth hundreds of dollars — all for free.
Two ways to never miss another drop:
Option 1: Bookmark primvo.site/games We update every Thursday within 30 minutes of the drop.
Option 2: Enable Epic Store notifications Settings → Preferences → Weekly Deals Notification → On
Want More Games Right Now?
If the free games aren't enough, these are the best deals on PC games this week:
Alan Wake 2 — Best Price on Kinguin → The direct sequel — now you have the perfect excuse to play it
Cyberpunk 2077 — Full Game Cheapest Price → Don't wait for free — might be months. Get it now.
Xbox Game Pass — 400+ Games for $9.99 → If two free games per week isn't enough, Game Pass adds 400 more.
This Week's Free Games — Quick Summary
| Game | Normal Price | Metacritic | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake Remastered | $29.99 | 83 | April 24 |
| Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate | $19.99 | 84 | April 24 |
| Total Value | $49.98 | — | Thursday |
Claim both in under 60 seconds at epicgames.com
Come back every Thursday for the new free game drop. Check our Deals Hub for the best discounted games this week — updated every 24 hours.
Recommended paths
Recommended next steps
Continue with useful related pages selected for this article.
Epic Games Free Games This Week — April 18, 2026 (Grab Them Before Thursday)
Open the most relevant next step connected to this page.
EVE Online game hub
Continue into the RPG game hub for related coverage, deals, and fixes.
Free Games Tracker
Track current free games, claim windows, and related next steps.
War Thunder Server Maintenance Notice (June 9th): What Players Should Check Before Changing Settings
Continue with a related related selected from Primvo's connected coverage.
Apex Legends Matchmaking Tests Update: What Players Should Check Before Changing Settings
Continue with a related related selected from Primvo's connected coverage.
MOTORSLICE Launches Today: Chainsaw Parkour Meets Giant Machine Bosses
Continue with a related related selected from Primvo's connected coverage.
Check whether your PC is ready for EVE Online
Compare your setup with available PC requirements before you install, buy, or upgrade.
Continue Exploring
Choose another useful Primvo section when you want more context, deals, guides, or game pages.
Error Code Checker
Look up connection, crash, launcher, console, and multiplayer error codes.
Server Status
Check common service issues before changing settings or reinstalling a game.
epic games free games
Continue through related games and connected player pages.
Guides
Keep reading with useful walkthroughs, settings help, and fixes.
Related Games
View all games
EVE Online
EVE Online update hub with patch notes, PC requirements, deal paths, and player tools.
Escape from Tarkov
Escape from Tarkov update hub with patch notes, PC requirements, deal paths, and player tools.
Diablo IV
Diablo IV update hub with patch notes, PC requirements, deal paths, and player tools.
Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight update hub with patch notes, PC requirements, deal paths, and player tools.
Keep Reading
Open everything
War Thunder Server Maintenance Notice (June 9th): What Players Should Check Before Changing Settings
War Thunder players may be affected by a fresh service update. Here is what to check first, what could be affected, and when to wait before changing settings.
Apex Legends Matchmaking Tests Update: What Players Should Check Before Changing Settings
Apex Legends players may be affected by a fresh service update. Here is what to check first, what could be affected, and when to wait before changing settings.
MOTORSLICE Launches Today: Chainsaw Parkour Meets Giant Machine Bosses
MOTORSLICE launches today with a sharp mix of parkour traversal, chainsaw combat, giant construction-machine bosses, and a brutalist post-apocalyptic setting.
Dead as Disco Early Access Launches Today: The Viral Rhythm Fighter Hits Steam
Dead as Disco enters Early Access today with beat-synced combat, custom music support, boss battles, and viral momentum from more than one million demo players.
3 Major Games Launch Today: Wax Heads, MOTORSLICE, and Dead as Disco Lead May 5
May 5 brings three very different launches: Wax Heads for cozy record store fans, MOTORSLICE for chainsaw parkour action, and Dead as Disco for rhythm combat players.
Resident Evil Requiem DLC Is Almost Ready, But You Need to Finish the Story First
Resident Evil Requiem’s first DLC is close, with Capcom confirming the mini-game content is in final development and tied to main story completion.