The Epic Games Store has confirmed SKALD: Against the Black Priory as its free game for December 28 to December 29 as part of its 2025 holiday giveaway. Players have a single day to claim the game before the offer expires.
SKALD Joins the Holiday Free Games Lineup
SKALD: Against the Black Priory has been confirmed as the twelfth title in the Epic Games Store’s holiday giveaway lineup. The promotion began earlier in December with a major release and later transitioned into Epic’s daily free game format, where each title is available for only 24 hours.
With several games already released during the event, Epic’s holiday promotion continues to rotate free titles through the final days of December, with additional reveals still expected before the year ends.
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)
The Callisto Protocol (December 24)
Disco Elysium The Final Cut (December 25)
We Were Here Together (December 26)
Cassette Beasts (December 27)
SKALD: Against the Black Priory (December 28)
About SKALD: Against the Black Priory
SKALD: Against the Black Priory is a turn based role playing game inspired by classic computer RPGs from the 1980s. Developed by High North Studios and published by Raw Fury, the game delivers a retro visual style combined with modern systems designed to make the genre more accessible.
Set in a grimdark fantasy world filled with magic, monsters, and Lovecraftian elements, SKALD emphasizes tactical combat, meaningful player choices, and exploration. Players can approach encounters through turn based battles or optional stealth, while systems such as cooking, inventory management, and quest journaling add depth to the experience. Since its release in May 2024, the game has earned a solid critical reception, holding a 75 average score on OpenCritic alongside Very Positive user reviews on Steam.
More Free Games Still to Come
SKALD is only one part of Epic’s broader holiday giveaway strategy for 2025. With the platform already surpassing last year’s total number of free titles, several more games are scheduled to be released daily through the end of December. Based on past trends, the final giveaway of the year is expected to be a higher value release. Once the holiday event concludes, the Epic Games Store is expected to return to its regular weekly free game schedule in early January.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is SKALD: Against the Black Priory on the Epic Games Store?
SKALD: Against the Black Priory is a turn based role playing game inspired by classic CRPGs, featuring tactical combat, retro visuals, and a dark fantasy setting.
When is SKALD: Against the Black Priory free on the Epic Games Store?
The game is available to claim for free from December 28 to December 29 as part of the Epic Games Store holiday giveaway.
How long do I have to claim SKALD: Against the Black Priory?
Players have a 24 hour window to add the game to their Epic Games Store library before the offer expires.
Do I keep SKALD: Against the Black Priory after claiming it?
Yes. Once claimed, the game remains permanently in your Epic Games Store library.
Will there be more free games after SKALD: Against the Black Priory?
Yes. The Epic Games Store is scheduled to release more free games daily through the end of December as part of its 2025 holiday promotion.