Hogwarts Legacy is currently available as a free-to-claim title on the Epic Games Store as part of the platform's Holiday Sale 2025. This promotional giveaway was announced during The Game Awards 2025 on December 11, 2025. The offer allows users to add the game to their library permanently at no cost, provided they claim it within the specified timeframe.
The promotion is a limited-time event, running from December 11, 2025, until December 18, 2025. According to the source data, the game will return to its full price once the offer expires on this date. Specific cut-off times mentioned include 5 PM CET and 11 AM EST on December 18, 2025. Users who successfully claim the game during this window will retain access to it in their Epic Games library indefinitely, even after the promotional period ends.
Hogwarts Legacy, originally developed by Avalanche Software and released in 2023, is an open-world action role-playing game set in the wizarding world long before the events of the Harry Potter books and films. Players create their own witch or wizard, customise their appearance and voice, and select one of the four Hogwarts houses, each offering unique flavours, quests, and common rooms. The game allows for free exploration of iconic locations such as Hogwarts Castle, Hogsmeade, and the Forbidden Forest. It was a significant commercial success, with reported sales figures varying between 30 million and 34 million copies worldwide, and was noted as the best-selling game in the US in 2023.
To claim the game, users must visit the Hogwarts Legacy page on the Epic Games Store. A free Epic Games Store account is required to log in; if a user does not have one, they must create an account. Once logged in, the process involves clicking the "Get" button to add the game to the library instantly. The source data indicates that no additional strings are attached to the offer beyond having an account and claiming it before the deadline.
Due to the high demand following the announcement, users may encounter technical difficulties. Reports indicate that Epic Games' servers experienced significant strain, leading to login issues, store errors, and the game appearing as "Unavailable" or failing to load for some users. The source data suggests that these issues are temporary and caused by an influx of traffic. Users experiencing difficulties are advised to try again later, as there is a window of time available to claim the game before the December 18 deadline.
In addition to Hogwarts Legacy, the Epic Games Store Holiday Sale includes other promotions. These include discounts on various games and "Epic Extras." The platform is also giving away other weekly free games during the sale period, such as The Darkside Detective and The Jackbox Party Pack 4, which are available to claim before the next rotation. However, the primary focus of the current promotion is the giveaway of Hogwarts Legacy.