The Epic Games Store has revealed Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night as its free game for December 23 as part of the 2025 holiday giveaway. Players have a single day to claim the title, with the offer expiring on December 24.
Epic Games Seventh Holiday Freebie
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been confirmed as the seventh free title in the Epic Games Store’s 2025 holiday promotion. The giveaway campaign entered its daily free game phase on December 18, with each title rotating out after a 24-hour claim window.
Here are the free games revealed so far as part of the December 2025 holiday giveaway:
Hogwarts Legacy: (December 11)
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel (December 18)
Eternights (December 19)
Blood West (December 20)
Sorry We're Closed (December 21)
Paradise Killer (December 22)
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (December 23)
About Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Released in 2019, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a gothic metroidvania action role-playing game created by Koji Igarashi, best known for shaping the modern Castlevania formula. The game combines 2D side-scrolling exploration with RPG mechanics such as equipment upgrades, crafting, and ability-based progression.
Players control Miriam, a cursed orphan who absorbs magical shards from defeated enemies to gain new combat abilities and passive bonuses. These powers are essential for navigating the game’s interconnected castle, unlocking new routes, and accessing hidden areas. The overall experience emphasizes exploration, experimentation, and gradual character growth.
Co-Op Makes Its First Holiday Appearance
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is the first Epic Games Store holiday free game in 2025 to feature cooperative play. Multiplayer is available through Chaos Mode, a roguelite-inspired experience added in a post-launch update. While co-op is not central to the main campaign, it offers an additional way for players to engage with the game during the holiday period.
More Free Games Still to Come
Bloodstained is only one part of Epic’s wider holiday giveaway plans. Daily free games are scheduled to continue through the end of December, with mystery titles still unrevealed. Once the promotion concludes, the Epic Games Store is expected to resume its regular weekly free game schedule in early January.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on the Epic Games Store?
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a gothic metroidvania action RPG focused on exploration, combat, and character progression within a large interconnected map.
When is Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night free on the Epic Games Store?
The game is available to claim for free from December 23 until December 24 as part of the Epic Games Store’s 2025 holiday giveaway.
How long do I have to claim Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night?
Players have a 24-hour window to add the game to their Epic Games Store library before the offer expires.
Do I keep Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night after claiming it?
Yes. Once claimed, the game remains permanently in your Epic Games Store library.
Does Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night support multiplayer?
Yes. The game includes a cooperative Chaos Mode introduced in a later update, allowing players to experience select content together.
Will there be more free games after Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night?
Yes. The Epic Games Store is scheduled to continue releasing free games daily through the end of December as part of its holiday promotion.
