Epic Games Store: Second Christmas Game is Highly Rated

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The Epic Games Stores Advent Calendar for 2025 includes a free game every day in December, with the second one being Jotunn Slayer: Hordes of Hel available from December 18th at 5 PM until December 19th at 4:59 PM.
Jotunn Slayer: Hordes of Hel is a Norse mythology-inspired roguelike survival game where players face endless waves of enemies in fierce combat, relying on a deep progression system to survive.
The Advent Calendar tradition continues from previous years, offering around a dozen free games to PC gamers over the holiday season.
After December 19th, a third mystery game will take Jotunn Slayers place in the Advent Calendar, with updates and the next big reveal coming on December 19th after 4:59 PM.

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Epic Games Store Unveils Second Free Game of 2025’s Advent Calendar on December 18

Every December, the Epic Games Store brings holiday cheer to PC gamers with its Advent Calendar, a bonanza of free games. It starts with a major title offered free for a full week, followed by a new PC game each day. The 2024 calendar showered players with around a dozen free downloads, including some genuinely impressive titles. The tradition continues in 2025, with the second free game unlocking on Thursday, December 18, at 5 PM.

Advent Calendar Surprise: Epic Games Unveils Norse Mythology-Inspired Jotunn Slayer for Free on December 18

Epic Games launched its 2025 Advent Calendar with a bang at The Game Awards 2025, announcing that Hogwarts Legacy would be free on PC. Gamers immediately started speculating about what would follow. Many guessed at titles like Jurassic World Evolution 2, Detroit: Become Human, or even Red Dead Redemption 2. Instead, Epic surprised everyone by releasing Jotunn Slayer: Hordes of Hel at 5 PM on December 18th. Jotunn Slayer: Hordes of Hel plunges players into a brutal world inspired by Norse mythology. As a hero chosen by the gods, you’ll face endless waves of enemies in fierce combat, relying on a deep progression system to survive. The roguelike survival game is available for free on Epic.

Free Jotunn Slayer Until December 19 – Next Mystery Game Revealed Afterwards

The second free title, Jotunn Slayer, has already garnered positive reviews. You can claim your free copy until 4:59 PM on December 19th, when a third mystery game will take its place. Check back here for updates and the next big reveal after 4:59 PM on the 19th.

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