Epic Offers "Hades" Free on Epic Games Store starting January 16

Escape Academy is the Epic Games Store's free game offering for January 16th, 2025. This escape-room-style puzzle game, developed by Coin Crew Games, is the fourth free title offered by the EGS in 2025 and boasts the highest OpenCritic score of any free game offered so far this year.

Players can claim Escape Academy for free from January 16th to 23rd, 2025. This follows a previous, shorter free period on the EGS in January 2024. This week-long free giveaway is especially timely for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as Escape Academy is leaving the service on January 15th.

Originally released in July 2022, Escape Academy challenges players to master escape rooms as students at the titular academy. The game features a highly-regarded cooperative mode, playable both online and via split-screen, making it a top choice for co-op puzzle game enthusiasts. Its critical acclaim is reflected in its "Strong" OpenCritic rating (80 average score, 88% recommendation rate), alongside "Very Positive" Steam reviews and high ratings on PlayStation and Xbox stores.

Epic Games Store Free Games - January 2025:

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance (January 1st)
• Hell Let Loose (January 2nd-9th)
• Turmoil (January 9th-16th)
• Escape Academy (January 16th-23rd)

Following Escape Academy, the EGS's fifth free game of 2025 will be announced on January 16th. Players who enjoy Escape Academy can also purchase two DLC packs: Escape From Anti-Escape Island and Escape From the Past, available individually for $9.99 or as a Season Pass for $14.99.