Epic’s Thursday giveaway has refreshed with two very different roguelites. From now through the deadline below, PC players can add OTXO and Sol Cesto to an Epic Games account for $0. Both are base games—not demos, trials, subscriptions, or DLC.
Claim both before Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT
Epic’s U.S. catalog lists the promotion as July 30 at 15:00 UTC through August 6 at 15:00 UTC. That converts to 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Offers and regional availability can change, so claim early rather than waiting for the final minutes.
Sol Cesto
A probability-driven dungeon descent where every row is a gamble.
Free now · Normally $14.99
OTXO
Epic price during promotion: $0.00
Enter a stark, abstract mansion and fight through randomized rooms using precise gunplay, unlockable abilities, and a slow-motion Focus mechanic. Its monochrome presentation and high-speed violence make it the more reflex-heavy of this week’s two giveaways.
Why it is worth claiming
OTXO combines room-clearing action with a roguelite structure: failure resets the run, but knowledge of weapons, room layouts, and ability combinations makes the next attempt smarter. Its Focus system slows time, giving you a small window to line up shots or escape a dangerous angle. The presentation is intentionally stark and violent, so it is a better fit for mature action fans than younger players.
Artwork and store details: Epic Games Store. Promotional artwork is publisher-supplied and used here for editorial identification.
Official preview
Official-channel preview from Super Rare Originals. Watch directly on YouTube.
Free now · Normally $13.99
Sol Cesto
Epic price during promotion: $0.00
Choose a hero, collect cursed teeth and magical items, and descend through an ever-changing dungeon. Instead of selecting a single destination, you choose among rows and manage probabilities, turning every move into a tactical gamble.
Why it is worth claiming
Sol Cesto takes a more cerebral route. Each descent asks you to weigh incomplete information, choose among possible rows, and decide when an item or upgrade is worth the risk. The hand-drawn fantasy world gives it a very different personality from OTXO, while the randomized dungeon and run-based progression make the two games an unexpectedly coherent weekly pairing.
Artwork and store details: Epic Games Store. Promotional artwork is publisher-supplied and used here for editorial identification.
Official preview
Official-channel preview from Goblinz Publishing. Watch directly on YouTube.
How to claim the games
- Open each official Epic product page using the blue buttons above.
- Sign in to the Epic account where you want the licenses stored.
- Confirm that the price at checkout is $0.00. Do not continue if your region shows a charge you were not expecting.
- Select Get, complete Epic’s checkout, and wait for the order confirmation.
- Check your Epic Games Launcher library or account transaction history. Installation can wait; claiming cannot.
What Epic has announced for next week
Epic’s catalog currently identifies Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together as the upcoming free offers scheduled for August 6–13. They are not part of the current giveaway yet, and Epic can revise future promotions before they begin.
Preview Beacon Pines on Epic Preview We Were Here Together
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an Epic Games account?
Yes. The $0 licenses are attached to the Epic account used during checkout.
Must I install the games before August 6?
No. You only need to complete the free checkout before the deadline. You can download later from your library.
Are these demos or temporary free weekends?
No. Epic’s catalog classifies both offers as base games with a 100% promotional discount during the July 30–August 6 window.
Will Epic give me the games after the deadline if I forget?
No. Epic Support says a missed free promotion cannot be claimed retroactively. Add both to your library before 11:00 a.m. EDT on August 6.
Are the offers identical in every country?
Not necessarily. Store availability, age restrictions, prices, and legal requirements can vary by Epic account region. This article checked Epic’s U.S. English catalog on July 31, 2026.
Sources and verification
- Epic Games Store: OTXO — official claim page, price, artwork, and promotional status.
- Epic Games Store: Sol Cesto — official claim page, price, artwork, and promotional status.
- Epic Games Store free-games catalog feed — exact UTC promotion windows and upcoming-offer status, checked July 31, 2026.
- Super Rare Originals: OTXO trailer — publisher-channel video preview.
- Goblinz Publishing: Sol Cesto full-release trailer — publisher-channel video preview.
- Epic Support: missed free-game promotions.
- Epic Support: previously claimed promotional games remain in the library.
Checked: Friday, July 31, 2026 at approximately 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Store promotions are time-sensitive. The IT Guys is not affiliated with Epic Games, Lateralis Heavy Industries, Super Rare Originals, Goblinz Publishing, or the developers of Sol Cesto.