Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) remains one of the greatest open-world games ever created, boasting breathtaking visuals, a deep narrative, and hundreds of hours of gameplay in its Wild West setting. Every holiday season, gamers eagerly check the Epic Games Store for free giveaways, especially during the daily mystery game promotions. A common question this December: Is Red Dead Redemption 2 free on Epic Games Store right now?

No, Red Dead Redemption 2 is not free on the Epic Games Store as of December 31, 2025. It’s currently available at a steep discount – 75% off, priced around $14.99–$19.99 depending on region (from its usual $59.99). The final free mystery game of the 2025 holiday giveaway is Chivalry 2claimable until January 1, 2026.

The RDR2 Epic Free Giveaway Rumour

Mid-December 2025 saw widespread leaks claiming Epic’s holiday mystery games would end with Red Dead Redemption 2 on December 31 – alongside other big titles like Hogwarts Legacy (which was actually free earlier). Social media, Reddit, and gaming sites buzzed with excitement, fueled by past giveaways like GTA V.

However, these leaks proved false. Early predictions (e.g., Jurassic World Evolution 2 on December 18) didn’t materialize, and Epic continued promoting discounted sales for RDR2 instead. No official confirmation ever came from Epic or Rockstar, and the finale turned out to be Chivalry 2 – a fun medieval multiplayer slasher, but not the blockbuster many hoped for.