Key Highlights:
- Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is currently free on the Epic Games Store
- Available to claim for free until January 11th at 8am PT/11am ET/4pm GMT
- Comes after Guardians undersold expectations despite positive reviews
- Epic Games Store offering 17 free games over this holiday period
- First time the 2021 Guardians game has been offered for free
- Single-player adventure where you play as Star-Lord leading the Guardians
- Praised for its music choices featuring 80s hits and original score
The acclaimed 2021 action game Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is currently available entirely for free on the Epic Games Store. Gamers have a limited window to claim the PC version at no cost until January 11th.
Epic’s complimentary game offerings rotate on a weekly basis, with Guardians of the Galaxy replacing the indie RPG Sacred Fire as the newest free title. Players have until 8AM PT/11AM ET on January 11th to add it to their Epic library.
This marks the first time Guardians of the Galaxy has been free since its launch last year. It represents an exciting chance for fans of Marvel or narrative-driven action games to experience the blockbuster adventure at no cost.
Redemption Period Follows Slower-Than-Expected Sales
The free promotion comes after Square Enix revealed last year that Guardians had undersold its initial sales expectations, despite strong critical reception. Take a look at the official trailer if you want to get a better idea of what to expect below:
In February 2022, Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda said sales started slower than hoped but had grown after company initiatives to expand the player base. Making the game a temporarily freebie on the storefront is likely another such effort to reach more players.
Single-Player Adventure Focused on Music and Characters
For those unfamiliar, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a single-player action game letting you take control of leader Star-Lord alongside his ragtag team. The third-person combat has you issuing commands to the likeable characters during heated battles.
Beyond action, the title earned praise for its use of licensed 80s tunes and original score to create memorable sequences. The narrative also focuses on the personalities and relationships between the Guardians themselves.
Part of Epic’s Massive Holiday Giveaway
The Guardians of the Galaxy freebie release is part of Epic’s special holiday giveaway promotion promising 17 free titles over the Christmas season. Epic is delivering a diverse array of indie and AAA games alike for PC gamers to claim.
With Epic making it temporary free access, now is the best chance for those interested in the Guardians’ spacefaring adventure to play the full experience without paying a dime. It’s an exciting and generous way for Epic to cap off their massive 2023 free games giveaway campaign.
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