TheEpic Games Storereleases its two free games for June 15,Guacamelee!andGuacamelee! 2, and reveals what will replace them on June 22, theHunter: Call of the Wild. ThetwoGuacameleegameswill be available to claim until Thursday, June 22, at 10 am CT, at which time they’ll rotate out.
There’s something to be said about the sheer variety of Epic Games Store titles released this month. Prior toGuacamelee!, fans could claimPayday 2which is a heist-based co-op shooter. TheGuacameleegames are 2D Metroidvania platformers with brawler elements, whiletheHunter: Call of the Wildis a hunting simulation game. Chances are, each title appeals to a limited number of fans, though perhapstheHunteris the most niche of them all, but for those looking for a realistic hunting simulation game, they can claim it on EGS.
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According to OpenCritic, however,theHunter: Call of the Wildhas a Top Critic Average of 68, with only 28% of critics recommending it. The game has changed a lot since its initial release in 2017, though. These include, but are not limited to, a change to the rack design, animal scoring systems, weapon overhauls, and additionalhunting reserves across North America, Europe, Oceania, and more intheHunter: Call of the Wild.
Epic Games Store June 15-June 22 List
In addition, anyone who logs into Idle Champions of theForgotten Realms(via EGS) between June 22 and June 29 will receive the Wulgar Legends of Renown Pack at no cost. It includes various champion unlocks, an exclusive skin, an exclusive familiar, several chests for the unlocked characters, and two week-long buff potions.
PerhapsEpic Games Store’s greatest strength is how its free weekly titles are telegraphed. Someone may not be in interested inGuacamelee,but they are intheHunter, meaning they know they can claim it next week. If it’s a complete scrub for someone, they know to keep an eye on June 22. It’s only natural that every free game not appeal to everyone, there’s no making everyone happy after all, but the sheer variety on display this month means Epic Games Store is checking off a few boxes, at least.
