Upcoming Epic Games Store free games include Steam's "Overwhelmingly Positive" hit

The free game section on Epic Games Store has been updated, and this refresh has made two freebies available to claim. One of them is a content pack for Firestone Online Idle RPG with a $100 value, and the other is Nightingale, which is a well-rated open-world action adventure title worth $29.99.

This refresh has also revealed the upcoming free games that are set to be available on October 09, 2025, at UTC 15:00. The main highlight for this soon-to-be live giveaway is Gravity Circuit, a game that has been well-received by Steam players. To be precise, it holds a 95% positive rating that's based on over 1,800 reviews.

Released in 2023, Gravity Circuit is a 2D action platformer that's based around a super-robot named Kai. Per the players who have tried it, this upcoming free game features smooth and responsive controls, and it's said to have a heavy emphasis on melee combat, which differentiates the title from other platformers like Mega Man.

There's a grappling mechanic that offers rapid crowd control, and players can unlock special abilities as they progress. It also has proper support for controllers (8BitDo Ultimate 2C curr. $25.49 on Amazon). However, some note that the game's story is somewhat weak and the gameplay can feel somewhat repetitive. Gravity Circuit usually goes for $16.99 when there's no sale in place, but from October 09 to October 16, it will be available as a free game on Epic Games Store.

As for the second upcoming freebie, it's the Rogue Journeyman Bundle for Albion Online, which is a free-to-play MMORPG. This in-game content was introduced with the Rise of Avalon update, and it has a collection of skins themed around the "Rogue Adventurer" aesthetic.

For those who are not familiar with the game itself, Albion Online was released in 2017, and it's an open-world title that's inspired by Arthurian legends. There's a classless character system, and the characters' abilities depend on what players choose to equip their characters with.

While Albion Online has been received well by many players for its overall design, some note that the combat can feel sluggish and cumbersome. This free game has also been a subject of pay-to-win elements, which ruin the experience for non-paying players. You can learn more about the upcoming Epic Games Store giveaway from the videos below.