1. Introduction: The Return of the Billion-Dollar Santa
1.1. Why is Epic Giving Away Money?
You might wonder why a company would give away products worth hundreds of dollars for free. In economics, this is called a Loss Leader Strategy. Epic Games, fueled by the astronomical revenue from Fortnite and Unreal Engine royalties, sets aside a massive budget to buy bulk licenses from publishers and give them to you. The goal? To condition you to open the Epic Games Launcher instead of Steam. They are willing to lose millions in the short term to lock you into their ecosystem for the long term. It's a war of attrition against Valve.
1.2. Source Credibility
The list we are analyzing today at Tekin Plus comes from the legendary French leaker, Billbil-kun, posted on Dealabs. For the past four years, this individual has predicted every single PlayStation Plus and Epic Games Store mystery giveaway with 100% accuracy. Therefore, we can say with 99% confidence that this list is the real deal.
2. The Full Leaked List (Day by Day Analysis)
According to the leak, the festival begins on December 15 and runs until January 1. Each game is free for only 24 hours, except for the final game, which remains free for a week.
- Dec 15: Bloons TD 6 (A chill start with a tower defense classic)
- Dec 16: Horizon Chase 2 (Arcade racing nostalgia)
- Dec 17: Sable (An artistic, exploration-heavy journey)
- Dec 18: Costume Quest 3
- Dec 19: Sifu (The first bomb! Hardcore martial arts action)
- Dec 20: LEGO Builder’s Journey
- Dec 21: Neon White (The speedrunner's dream FPS)
- Dec 22: Tunic (Zelda-like isometric adventure)
- Dec 23: A Plague Tale: Requiem (Next-gen graphics and emotional story)
- Dec 24: Ghostrunner 2 (Cyberpunk ninja action)
- Dec 25 (Christmas Day): Assassin’s Creed Mirage (Ubisoft's big gift)
- Dec 26: Outer Wilds (The best space mystery game ever made)
- Dec 27: Far Cry 6
- Dec 28: Hades (Prepping for Hades II)
- Dec 29 (Finale): Cyberpunk 2077 (Base Game)
3. Deep Dive into the Key Titles
3.1. Why Cyberpunk 2077 is Going Free?
It might seem unbelievable, but CD Projekt Red's (CDPR) strategy is brilliant. Cyberpunk 2077 is now a complete, bug-free game (version 2.1). By giving away the Base Game, they attract millions of new players who will fall in love with Night City and feel compelled to buy the Phantom Liberty expansion to get the full experience. This creates a massive funnel for DLC sales, reviving revenue for a 5-year-old game.
3.2. Sifu: The Ultimate Skill Check
If you have a short temper, skip this one! Sifu features one of the best martial arts combat systems in history. Every time you die, your character ages, but your strikes get stronger. Making this free on Day 5 will likely crash Epic's servers due to high traffic from action fans.
3.3. Assassin’s Creed Mirage
Ubisoft, currently facing financial struggles (as discussed in our "Fall of Ubisoft" article), is using this giveaway to regain gamer goodwill. Mirage is a shorter, more focused experience than Valhalla, returning to the series' stealth roots. Giving it away builds hype for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows.
4. Economic Analysis: How Much is This Bundle Worth?
4.1. Calculating Current Value
If you were to buy these 15 games on Steam right now (without discounts), it would cost approximately $540. Epic Games is essentially gifting you a software library worth the price of a PS5 console. This level of aggressive spending shows that despite layoffs, Epic is not backing down from its store strategy.
4.2. Comparison with Previous Years
In 2023, the big game was Guardians of the Galaxy. In 2024, it was The Outer Worlds. But the 2025 list, featuring Cyberpunk and Far Cry 6, is arguably the heaviest and most expensive lineup in Epic Games Store history.
5. How to Claim: Guide for Region-Locked Users
Unfortunately, due to sanctions or licensing issues, some games might be unavailable in regions like Iran, Russia, or others. Here is the Tekin Plus guide to bypassing this:
5.1. VPN vs. DNS?
For the Epic Games client, DNS usually doesn't work for claiming region-locked content. The best method is using a VPN with a static IP (preferably USA or Germany).
Important Note: If your account region is set to Turkey or Argentina for cheaper prices, ensure you connect with an IP from that specific country to avoid account flags.
5.2. Fixing "Unavailable in your region" Error
If you see this error, Epic has detected your real location. 1. Close the Epic Games Launcher completely (via Task Manager). 2. Clear your browser cache. 3. Use a browser (like Edge) with VPN enabled to log in to the Epic website and "Claim" the game there. You don't need to open the launcher to secure the license.
6. Impact on Steam: Is Gabe Newell Worried?
Steam runs its famous Winter Sale simultaneously with this event. Steam never gives away AAA games for free, but its User Experience (UX), Community features, and Workshop support ensure that most core gamers still prefer it. Epic gives games; Steam gives a "Service." However, for gamers on a budget, Epic is the undisputed King of December.
7. Tekin Plus Verdict: Set Your Alarms
Christmas 2025 will be a dream for PC gamers. The leaked list shows a perfect balance between indie masterpieces (like Tunic) and graphical blockbusters (like Cyberpunk).
Final Advice: Games usually refresh at 11:00 AM EST (16:00 UTC) daily. We highly recommend setting an alarm, because if you miss the 24-hour window, there is no second chance. We will post direct claim links on the Tekin Plus Telegram channel every day.