Epic Games Updates: Hell Let Loose Giveaway, Fortnite Server Outage, and 2025 Holiday Free Games
- DailyBuzzReports
- Jan 9
- 3 min read
Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel! Today, we’re diving into the most recent updates from Epic Games, which have been making waves in the gaming community. Whether you’re a Fortnite fanatic, a fan of free games, or just keeping an eye on what's happening in the industry, there’s plenty to talk about today.
Hell Let Loose's Big Boost After Free Giveaway
First up, let's talk about the massive success of Hell Let Loose, a multiplayer WWII shooter that saw an unexpected surge in players after being offered for free on the Epic Games Store. Starting on January 2, 2025, the game went from a relatively small player base to having its peak concurrent player count on Steam hitting over 20,000 players by January 5th, with more than 140,000 players across all platforms. That’s a huge win for Epic, and it just goes to show the power of a free giveaway.
However, with great numbers came some challenges. Many players reported longer queue times and server issues, but that’s pretty normal when a game suddenly experiences that level of traffic. It’s still amazing to see how a simple free offer can breathe new life into a title that might have otherwise flown under the radar.
Epic Games Holiday Giveaway: Daily Free Games
Next, let’s talk about the Epic Games Store's holiday season advent calendar giveaway. If you’ve been on the Epic Games Store in December 2024 or January 2025, you’ve probably noticed that Epic has been giving away free games every single day. From December 19th to January 2nd, they’ve been dropping a new title for players to grab and add to their libraries. It's a fantastic way for gamers to expand their collections without spending a dime!
And the giveaways don’t stop there. Even as we enter January, Epic is continuing the tradition with some exciting titles, including the critically acclaimed Kingdom Come Deliverance – a hardcore medieval RPG that’s completely free. This type of promotion really benefits both Epic and the gaming community, as it keeps players coming back to check out what’s up for grabs next.
Fortnite Server Outage: A Bumpy Start to 2025
Of course, no discussion about Epic Games would be complete without mentioning Fortnite, the game that has dominated the battle royale scene for years. Unfortunately, Fortnite experienced its first major server outage of 2025on January 6th, and players were understandably frustrated when they couldn’t log in to their accounts.
This outage caused issues with logins, and some players were completely locked out of the game for a period of time. While Epic resolved the issue fairly quickly, it’s always tough for players when these things happen. But, to their credit, Epic was on top of the problem and kept the community updated.
What’s Coming Next from Epic Games?
Looking ahead, there’s a lot to look forward to in the world of Epic Games. Players are still enjoying the free games that Epic has been giving away, and we can expect more exciting deals and promotions throughout the year. Fortnite, as always, is continuing to push out new content and updates, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for upcoming skins, weapons, and more.
With the success of Hell Let Loose and the continued growth of Epic’s library, 2025 is shaping up to be a great year for Epic Games and their loyal community.
What Do You Think?
So, what’s your take on all these updates from Epic Games? Did you grab Hell Let Loose for free? Have you been taking advantage of the holiday giveaways? And how do you feel about Fortnite’s recent server issues?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below, and if you enjoyed this video, make sure to hit that like button and subscribe for more updates on all things gaming. Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next vlog!
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