The forthcoming free title on the Epic Games Store next week is an entirely new release - Astro Duel 2 by Wild Rooster. This game will be up for grabs at no cost on Epic's PC platform from March 7 to March 14. The title will also be accessible on Steam and Nintendo Switch concurrently with the launch. The Switch version is currently available for pre-orders at a price of $19.99/£17.99.
Astro Duel 2 is a fusion of sci-fi combat and top-down aerial dogfights and platforming action, as described by Wild Rooster. Players can participate in single-player or co-op battles, enabling simultaneous space and ground combat. The fully destructible arenas provide various ways to win, including the option to obliterate opponents from orbit.
Until March 7, Aerial Knight's Never Yield is available for free on the Epic Games Store. This 3D runner game unfolds in a futuristic Tokyo-style Detroit, led by the character Wally who discovers crucial evidence that could alter his city's fate. With a runtime comparable to an action movie's duration, players can experience this thrilling adventure in just an afternoon. The game also offers the challenge to better one's score post the initial run.
As of 2023, the Epic Games Store boasted over 270 million customers and 75 million monthly active users in December, as stated by Epic. These users in total spent a staggering $950 million on the Epic Games Store in the previous year, including $310 million on third-party PC games.
In 2023, Epic Games Store distributed 86 games free of cost, a decrease from 99 games in 2022. These games had a cumulative worth of $2,055, and users claimed almost 586 million free titles, marking a drop from 700 million in 2022.
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