Fans Guessed Wrath of the Righteous Could Be Epic Holiday Freebie, Sale Clouds Odds

Epic Games Store’s Christmas Eve free game reveal at 16 00 UTC on December 24 continued the platform’s holiday tradition of offering a high profile title for free, and the lead up generated intense discussion within the Pathfinder community. Community chatter singled out Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous as a popular candidate, driven by the game’s reputation as a well regarded CRPG built on the Pathfinder license. That buzz highlighted how a single free giveaway can quickly raise visibility for a franchise and bring new players into the fold.

Speculation around Wrath of the Righteous was tempered by a practical market signal, its presence on sale during the same period. When a game is actively discounted, the likelihood of it being chosen as the free giveaway typically drops, and many community members adjusted expectations accordingly. The pattern is familiar to long time watchers of Epic’s holiday promotions, which have a history of surprise announcements and a string of past freebies that prompt guesswork and wishlist activity.

For players focused on Pathfinder adaptations, the episode mattered for immediate and practical reasons. A free giveaway would instantly expand the player base, drive forum and mod activity, and boost streaming and discovery for tabletop fans curious about digital interpretations. The sale versus giveaway dynamic also shifted short term access decisions. If Wrath of the Righteous did not appear as the free title, the sale still offered a window to pick it up at a lower price, while a free claim would have required only a short period to add the game to one’s account.

If you follow future Epic announcements, watch the store around the stated reveal times and check your account for claim windows. Add desirable Pathfinder titles to wishlists to make them easier to monitor, and verify regional availability before making purchases. The holiday pattern underlines a simple fact for fans and newcomers alike, timely store events can be a key moment to expand access to Pathfinder’s digital catalog and to connect with the community around new or newly discovered titles.