The Latest Breaking News from Epic Games Store

Lords of the Fallen 2 looks destined for Steam on launch as CI Games reportedly ends publishing agreement with Epic

No official comment's been made by either company

GamesRadar · May 19

'Subnautica 2' Release Times Confirmed for PC & Xbox Series X|S Early Access Launch Date

"Subnautica 2" release times have been revealed for PC and Xbox Series X|S, confirming a global Early Access launch schedule on May 14, 2026

Player One · May 1

'Hogwarts Legacy' Is Now Available For Free via the Epic Games Store—Here's How to Claim It

Hogwarts Legacy is now available for free on the Epic Games Store, courtesy of Avalanche Software and WB Games.

Player One · May 1

My top 5 Decky Loader plugins every SteamOS and Bazzite handheld gaming PC should use

Decky Loader unlocks powerful plugins for Steam Deck and Bazzite handhelds. This guide highlights the five best plugins that improve performance, usability, and library organization.

Windows Central · Mar 8

FM26 Update 26.1.3 Brings Back Pass Maps, Match AI Tweaks, and Stability Fixes

Football Manager 26 has received a new update, with version 26.1.3 now available across Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, as well as on FM26 Console.

Operation Sports · Feb 11

It's official – the next Xbox will be a very different type of console with more choice for gamers

Epic Games Store's boss reveals plans for Xbox Next that could change console gaming forever

T3 · Feb 6

Epic knows its launcher 'sucks' and is fully rebuilding it — faster, more stable client is on the way with player profiles and extended social features

The upgraded launcher will be released as a mid-year update, featuring upgrades such as private DMs, player avatars and profiles, and even independent live chat. Beyond the social features, EGS will be made lighter and quicker, less reliant on Epic's backend to do everything, which should result in a better…

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 5

Epic Acknowledges Issues With Epic Games Store Launcher, Plans Performance Improvements

Epic admits to not having a great launcher right now.

Operation Sports · Feb 4

Epic wants its store on the next‑gen Xbox — and Microsoft might actually let it happen

We recently caught up with Epic Games Store VP and GM Steve Allison to learn about how the platform is going in a world increasingly dominated by Steam.

Windows Central · Feb 4

Epic Games Store to test forums for 'top games,' walking back previous plans, and a technical overhaul is coming: 'We're ripping out the guts'

Epic also plans to introduce player profiles, avatars, and private messaging.

PC Gamer · Feb 3