The Epic Games Store has officially unveiled Havendock and Hyper Echelon as its free games for March 26. Worth roughly $33 combined, the two titles will be the last freebies users can add to their Epic Games Store accounts at no cost in March 2026.
Between March 12 and 19, Epic was giving away WWI multiplayer shooter Isonzo and colorful life sim Cozy Grove. With that offer now officially over and another one taking its place, the company has also revealed the contents of its final March 2026 giveaway.
Epic Games Store: A Comprehensive List Of Every Free Game It’s Had To Date
Here’s a list of all the games that have been made free on the Epic Games Store. You have until March 12 to get the current free games.
Havendock and Hyper Echelon Are Epic’s March 26 Freebies
Epic’s next promotion will arrive in the form of 100% discounts on cozy city builder Havendock and sci-fi shoot-’em-up Hyper Echelon. The two games will be available to claim from March 26 at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET until April 2 at the same time. The giveaway will mark the first time Epic Games Store users have been able to claim Hyper Echelon and Havendock free of charge.
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What Is Havendock?
Developed by YYZ Studio, Havendock is a colorful colony sim that casts the player as the founder of a fledgling ocean settlement, tasking them with expanding a small raft into a self-sustaining community through resource gathering, farming, and light automation systems. The city builder was officially released in April 2025 following a year’s worth of early access development, with publishing support from Pretty Soon and IndieArk. As of March 2026, Havendock boasts “Very Positive” reviews on Steam, based on over 1,400 player impressions. The indie colony sim also has a “Strong” rating on OpenCritic, derived from 67 reviews with an average score of 75 and a 73% recommendation rate.
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What Is Hyper Echelon?
Developed and published by Swiss studio GangoGames, Hyper Echelon is a vertically scrolling shoot-’em-up that combines retro-style arcade gameplay with upgrade-driven progression. First released for PC in November 2021, it features a sci-fi campaign and a tactical “Wingman” system that allows players to control two ships at once, making them a larger target while also increasing their firepower. The game also supports local multiplayer, with a second player able to take on the Wingman role.
Next week’s promotion is preceded by the Epic Games Store’s newly launched March 19 giveaway, which features Electrician Simulator, a 2022 title from Polish developer Take IT Studio. Much like its name suggests, this limited-time freebie offers a chance to role-play as a wiring specialist, taking on household electrical jobs ranging from changing light bulbs and replacing sockets to repairing appliances and laying wires. The game is framed around taking on contracts from clients and gradually building out one’s workshop. Three and a half years since its release, Electrician Simulator has a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam, based on over 1,000 player reviews. Regularly priced at $17.99, Take IT Studio’s first-person sim was never before given away to Epic Games Store users.
The March 19–26 giveaway also features the Epic Anniversary Tachibana Pack for Wargaming’s naval combat game World of Warships. Valued at $25, the add-on includes the titular Japanese warship, classified as a Premium Tier 2 Japanese destroyer. The DLC also comes with five Epic permanent camouflages, cosmetic items that provide ongoing gameplay bonuses. Permanent camos in World of Warships can only be used once and remain attached to a vessel even after it’s sold.
Epic Games Store 2026 Giveaway Overview
|
Games |
DLC |
Total Value |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
January |
7 |
$193.93 |
|
|
February |
6 |
2 |
$145.92 |
|
March |
6 |
2 |
$235.94 |
|
Total |
19 |
4 |
$575.79 |
The Epic Games Store has already given away more than $540 worth of digital items since the start of 2026, with the March 26 promotion set to push the value of its year-to-date offerings above $570. Epic is also expected to formally announce its first Q2 2026 giveaway on March 26, unless it opts to kick off the upcoming quarter with another one of its Mystery Game promotions.
- Released
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April 20, 2023
- Developer(s)
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YYZ
- Publisher(s)
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Different Tales, IndieArk
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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Playable
