Excitement is building for Epic Games Store users as the platform prepares to bring back its free mystery game promotion on Thursday, March 27th.  This popular promotion adds an element of surprise to the storefront's regular free game offerings.

Typically, the Epic Games Store announces its free games a week in advance.  For instance, users have known since last week that Jurassic World Evolution 2 would be free from March 20th to 27th.  This allows players to claim the game and add it to their permanent digital collection.

While users are accustomed to knowing upcoming free games ahead of time, the March 27th offerings will buck this trend.  Instead of pre-announcing the titles, the Epic Games Store has confirmed the return of its mystery game promotion. Two free games will be available on March 27th, but their identities will remain shrouded in secrecy until the day arrives.  Teasers featuring presents adorned with cat faces hint at the upcoming games, though it's unclear if the artwork provides any clues to their nature.

These mystery game promotions often coincide with major sales on the Epic Games Store.  The strategy encourages players who visit the store to claim their free games to also browse and purchase discounted titles. This has proven to be a successful tactic, given the substantial growth of the Epic Games Store's user base since its launch in 2018.

The duration of this particular mystery game promotion remains uncertain. It could last a single week, extend over multiple weeks, or even transition to daily giveaways. Regardless, history suggests a likely return of the mystery game promotion in December, with a high probability of daily free games during that period. In the meantime, users can enjoy Jurassic World Evolution 2 for free while anticipating next week's hidden gems.