Hogwarts Legacy is free on the Epic Games Store: Here’s how to claim it permanently

Hogwarts Legacy

PC gamers have scored a major surprise: Hogwarts Legacy is currently free to download on the Epic Games Store. The massively popular open-world RPG, which launched at a premium price on consoles, can now be added to any Epic account at no cost for the duration of the promotion.

Epic’s free-game giveaways normally feature older or smaller titles, making this blockbuster release a standout. Once claimed, the game is yours permanently.

The giveaway is already live. Anyone with an Epic Games account — including those who have used the launcher only for Fortnite or past freebies — can redeem Hogwarts Legacy without paying a subscription or making any purchase. New users can sign up in minutes, and the title will remain in their library indefinitely once claimed.

• Open the Epic Games Store app on your PC.
• Sign in or create an account if needed.
• Search for “Hogwarts Legacy.”
• Click Get while the price is listed as Free.
• Complete the checkout (there is no charge).
• The game will be added to your library instantly. You don’t have to install it right away; you can download it whenever you want.

Set in the 1800s Wizarding World, Hogwarts Legacy places players in the role of a new student arriving late to Hogwarts. Instead of retreading Harry Potter storylines, the game offers an entirely original narrative built around ancient magic and unfolding threats.

Players can roam freely through iconic locations like Hogwarts Castle, Hogsmeade village and the surrounding highlands. The experience includes spell-based combat, class participation, creature encounters and deep character customisation, letting every player shape their own journey.

For PC players, this is one of Epic’s biggest free offerings in years — and an easy win if you’ve been waiting to explore Hogwarts without paying its usual premium price.