Two Distinct Titles Replace System Shock 2 Remaster
Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly promotion, offering Out of Sight and TerraScape for free to all users until October 15. This follows a previous promotional window that featured Buried Stars and System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, which were available through October 8, according to reports from Technology School and CNBC-e. Epic Games Store, which serves as the second-largest hub for players after Steam, initiated this current offer on October 8, ensuring that two titles remain available for a seven-day period.
Stealth Mechanics Drive Horror-Puzzle Title Out of Sight
The current rotation on the Epic Games Store features two distinct titles. Out of Sight, a short horror-puzzle game, puts players in the role of a blind girl named Sophie who must escape a dark mansion. HardwareNews reports that the game utilizes a unique mechanic where the player sees the environment through the eyes of Sophie’s teddy bear, Teddy. Success in the game relies heavily on stealth, as even minor sounds like creaking floorboards can alert enemies to the player’s position. Described as a 2025 production that blends first- and second-person perspectives with atmospheric voice acting, the game forces players to navigate a frightening and emotional journey to avoid a an uncertain fate
(uncertain fate).
TerraScape Brings Floating Island City-Building to the Rotation
Joining Out of Sight is TerraScape, a city-building puzzle game developed by Bitfall Studios. Unlike traditional city builders that focus on resource management or combat, TerraScape tasks players with placing buildings strategically on floating islands to earn points. CNBC-e notes that the game features multiple modes, including a Kingdom Mode, creative tools, and weekly challenges. The title combines medieval city-building mechanics with card-based puzzles, allowing users to discover hidden combinations and explore procedurally generated maps in both single-player and multiplayer formats.
Technical Upgrades Defined the October 8 Conclusion
The platform’s previous offering, which concluded on October 8, included the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster. Alongside it, players could claim Buried Stars, a survival-themed adventure game where player choices significantly alter the narrative trajectory during a competition-turned-tragedy, as detailed by Technology School. Originally launched in 1999, the System Shock 2 remaster updates the experience of traversing the Von Braun spaceship, where players battle mutated humans and malfunctioning defense systems. The 25th-anniversary edition introduces modern improvements, including support for current systems, achievement integration, and cross-play co-op functionality.
Standard Accounts Claim Permanent Library Access Without Subscription Fees
To claim these titles, users must have an active Epic Games account. Once a game is added to a user’s library during its promotional period, it remains permanently accessible. HardwareNews outlines the process: users navigate to the store page, select the desired title, and click the “Install” or “Get” button to link the game to their account. No purchase is necessary to participate in these weekly giveaways.
Deadlines and Account Requirements for the Weekly Offer
Are these games permanently added to my account?
Yes. Once you claim the games during their designated free window, they remain in your Epic Games library indefinitely, even after the promotion ends.
Is there a subscription required to access these free games?
No. Unlike some other platforms, the Epic Games Store does not require a paid subscription to access its weekly free game offerings; a standard, free user account is sufficient.
What happens if I miss the October 15 deadline?
If the promotional window closes, the games will return to their standard retail pricing on the Epic Games Store. You must complete the checkout process for the free version before the offer expires at 18:00 (10:00 AM CST) on the final day.
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