Are the games on FreePlayDrop really 100% free to keep?
Yes! When you claim a free game on Epic, it is added to your personal Epic account library to keep.
HELP & CLARIFICATIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about claiming free games, promotional schedules, and how we track giveaways.
Do I need a credit card or payment method to claim?
No. It is free at checkout on the Epic Store. You only need a standard free store account (such as an Epic Games account) to register the license.
What day and time do new free games drop?
The Epic Games Store rotates its giveaways every Thursday at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (8:00 AM PT / 3:00 PM UTC). At that exact moment, the previous week’s games expire and the new titles unlock for claiming over the next 7 days.
Which region do you cover?
FreePlayDrop currently covers the United States catalog on Epic. Promotional availability and offer timing can vary by store catalog and region.
Where does the data come from?
Listings come from the Epic Games Store public promotions feed for the US catalog. We use it to show current and upcoming free-game windows.
How does FreePlayDrop stay updated?
We automatically update our catalog directly from official store promotions before every rotation cycle, ensuring accurate countdown timers and verified claim links.
How do I set up alerts so I never miss a drop?
Visit our Alerts page to register your email, Discord webhook, or browser push preference. We send out notifications right when giveaways unlock and 24 hours before expiration.
Still have a question?
We are continuously expanding FreePlayDrop to cover more gaming storefronts and notification channels.