Epic's Freebie for Jan 16 Revealed

Escape Academy is the Epic Games Store's free game offering for January 16th, 2025. This escape-room style puzzle game is the fourth free title offered by EGS this year and, based on its OpenCritic score, is currently the highest-rated free game of 2025 on the platform.

Epic Games Store users have a week, until January 23rd, to claim this free PC game. Developed by Coin Crew Games, Escape Academy challenges players to train as "escape room masters" within the game's academy setting. Originally released in July 2022 for PC and consoles, this is not the first time Escape Academy has been a free offering on the EGS; however, this marks the first time it's available for a full week. This giveaway is particularly timely for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, as the game is slated to leave the service on January 15th.

Epic Games Store's January 2025 Free Games:

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

Escape Academy boasts a "Strong" rating on OpenCritic (80 average score, 88% recommendation rate), and positive player reviews across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox stores. Beyond its single-player mode, the game features a well-received online and split-screen multiplayer component, making it a standout co-op puzzle experience.

This marks the fourth free game offered by the Epic Games Store in 2025. The announcement of the fifth free game is anticipated on January 16th, coinciding with Escape Academy's availability. Players who enjoy the core game can also purchase two DLC packs: Escape From Anti-Escape Island and Escape From the Past, individually for $9.99 or together as a Season Pass for $14.99.