Reliable insider leaks have outlined the next two Epic Games Store freebies for the holiday stretch. On December 27, players will be able to add a fast-paced first-person shooter, Severed Steel, to their libraries, followed by a dark, Souls-like title, Mortal Shell, on December 28.
Severed Steel centers on a one-armed mercenary named Steel who is driven by a personal vendetta against a powerful corporation. The game delivers kinetic action, parkour traversal, destructible environments, and spectacular slow-motion sequences. It holds a strong reception in the PC gaming community, reflected in a high ratio of positive reviews on major platforms.
Trailer: Severed Steel
Mortal Shell presents a bleak, devastated world where players can confront brutal enemies and temporarily inhabit their bodies to unlock fresh abilities. The game has earned a notable share of positive reviews on PC platforms, illustrating its solid reception among action-RPG fans.
Trailer: Mortal Shell
Additionally, the Epic Games Store continues to offer frequent freebies and discounts for fans of extended game libraries. For those who want to stay ahead of the curve on upcoming deals, monitoring official game-store announcements and community roundups can help players plan their monthly drops and maximize value over the season. This summary reflects recent reporting and community sentiment around the store’s free additions and ongoing promotions.
Note: this update is based on current reporting and typical store patterns for December releases, with attribution to game-news sources that have tracked Epic Games Store promotions.