What are the Epic free games this week (August 2026)?
Cardpocalypse Standard Edition and the Albion Online Epic Mage Bundle, free until August 27, 2026 at 11 AM ET.
Deals
Epic Games Store Free Games This Week (August 20–27, 2026)
Epic Games Store free games this week (August 20–27, 2026): claim Cardpocalypse Standard Edition and the Albion Online Epic Mage Bundle before Thursday 11 AM ET. Once claimed, titles stay in your Epic library forever — no subscription required.
Updated 2026-08-22
Current free games & offers
Cardpocalypse (Standard Edition)
gamePC (Epic Games Store) · Claim by Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM ET / 15:00 UTC
Full base game (normally $24.99). 1990s card-battler RPG — claim with Get → $0.00 checkout. Yours to keep forever after claim.
Albion Online — Epic Mage Bundle
bundlePC (Epic Games Store) · Claim by Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM ET / 15:00 UTC
Add-on bundle (~$55 value): mage cosmetics, mount skins, Fame boosts. Albion Online itself is free-to-play — this is DLC/content, not a second standalone game.
Last week / previous rotation
Previous week rotation
gamePC · Claim by Ended August 20, 2026
Epic swaps free games every Thursday. If you missed last week's title, it is no longer free — check your library only for games you already claimed.
Next refresh (expected)
Breathedge (scheduled)
gamePC · Claim by Expected August 27 – September 3, 2026
Reported next rotation includes Breathedge and Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition. Confirm on store.epicgames.com/free-games after Thursday refresh.
Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition (scheduled)
gamePC · Claim by Expected August 27 – September 3, 2026
Likely next freebie alongside Breathedge. Claim window opens when Cardpocalypse ends — bookmark this page.
How to claim Epic free games this week
1) Create a free Epic account and enable 2FA (required to claim). 2) Open store.epicgames.com/free-games or the Epic Games Launcher Free Games banner. 3) Click Get on Cardpocalypse and the Albion Mage Bundle. 4) Complete the $0.00 checkout — wishlist alone does not claim. 5) Confirm both appear under Library. Install later anytime; the license is permanent.
When do Epic free games refresh?
Epic typically refreshes every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM BST. You have seven days to claim. Holiday periods sometimes add daily free games. Set launcher notifications: Settings → Notifications → Free Game Alerts.
Do Epic free games stay forever?
Yes — once claimed during the window, the license stays on your account permanently even after the game returns to full price. You do not need Epic+ or a payment method. Incomplete checkout or regional store mismatches are the usual reasons a claim fails.
Epic free games not showing / Get button greyed out
Enable 2FA, switch to the correct country store, clear launcher cache, or claim in a browser while logged into the same account. If the Epic launcher fails entirely, check our Epic Games error guides (AS- codes) before reinstalling.
Epic free games vs Steam sales vs Game Pass
Epic weekly freebies are permanent library adds. Steam sales are temporary discounts. Xbox Game Pass is a subscription catalog that can leave — different model. Pair this tracker with our best free PC games list and PC games hub.
FAQ
Do I keep Epic free games forever?
Yes. Claim during the active window and the game stays in your Epic library permanently — no subscription required.
When is the next Epic free games refresh?
Every Thursday around 11 AM ET. The next expected rotation after August 27 includes Breathedge and Rival Stars Horse Racing (confirm on Epic's free games page).
Why is the Epic Get button greyed out?
Usually missing 2FA, wrong regional store, or an incomplete account. Enable two-factor authentication and retry in the browser.
Is the Albion Mage Bundle a full game?
No — it is a content bundle for free-to-play Albion Online. Cardpocalypse is the full standalone game in this week's giveaway.