Epic Games Store teases December 23 mystery free game with cryptic hint

Epic Games Store is currently giving away Paradise Killer, which is the sixth mystery free game of the holiday 2025 giveaway event. As for the next freebie, it will be officially revealed on December 23 at UTC 16:00, and unlike the last ones, it seems there's a proper hint about what it might be.

More specifically, someone believed to be an official staff member has shared a cryptic clue on what the upcoming game giveaway will be. This hint was shared on the official Epic Games Store Discord community server, and the clue isn't really that easy to decode.

For those wondering, the apparent staff member hinted that the upcoming free game "is extremely challenging," and it requires a "deep understanding of the drop rates." The message continues with advice to "use a spreadsheet" to make the difficulty of the game manageable.

As expected, the predictions are all over the place after this clue was shared. Some are suggesting that the seventh mystery free game will be Terraria, which has highly unpredictable loot drops, but it's not exactly a challenging title. Stardew Valley is another notable prediction, but it's also not a difficult game.

There's a chance that this clue is pointing to a starter pack or additional content for EVE Online. It's a multiplayer game that many players jokingly call a "spreadsheet simulator" for how complex the menu UIs are. The title also requires the players to work with numbers and data to progress.

Others are predicting that it's Kerbal Space Program, which is also a difficult title. It requires a deep understanding of physics, and some players use spreadsheets for effective planning. However, it's worth noting that the first iteration of the game is currently on sale, lowering its chances of being available as a free game.

Kerbal Space Program 2, however, isn't on sale, making it a more probable candidate for the giveaway. Regardless of what the next Epic Games Store free game might be, the good part is that the wait isn't long.