The Epic Games Store’s annual free mystery game promotion is in full swing, delighting users with new titles every day in December. This year’s holiday giveaway has already offered a wide variety of free games, and December 25 brings an exciting addition- Control, the acclaimed 2019 third-person shooter from Remedy Entertainment. Epic Games Store users have until December 26, 10:00 AM CST, to claim Control at no cost.
Launched in 2019, Control quickly earned praise for its innovative gameplay, gripping narrative, and unique setting. The game follows Jesse Faden, a young woman on a quest to uncover the truth behind her brother’s disappearance and confront the mysterious forces controlling the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC). Players explore the FBC’s ever-shifting headquarters, known as the Oldest House, in a story filled with paranormal activity, mind-bending environments, and intense combat. Control has been hailed as one of the best games from Remedy Entertainment, praised for its atmosphere, detailed world-building, and dynamic combat mechanics.
This is not the first time Control has been available for free on the Epic Games Store. In 2021, the game was part of the store’s free giveaway lineup, and many players may already have it in their libraries. However, for those who missed the original giveaway or are new to the game, this is a fantastic opportunity to add it to their collection without spending a dime. Once Control is removed from the free games list on December 26, it will be replaced by another mystery title, keeping the excitement of the holiday promotion going.
The Control giveaway is the eighth in a series of daily mystery games released as part of Epic Games Store’s festive December promotion. Previous free titles this month have included The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, Vampire Survivors, Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, TerraTech, Wizard of Legend, Dark and Darker – Legendary Status, and Dredge, with more surprises still to come.
