Epic Games Store to give away Sker Ritual and Home from October 22
The two horror titles, worth $29.98 combined, are both first-time Epic Games Store freebies and can be claimed until October 29 at 5 p.m. CET.
Epic Games Store has announced that Sker Ritual and Home - A Unique Horror Adventure will be free to claim from October 22 to October 29, 2026, according to gamerant.com. The giveaway opens and closes at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 5 p.m. CET on the respective dates.
The pair carries a combined value of $29.98, with Sker Ritual priced at $24.99 and Home at $4.99. Both titles are first-time Epic Games Store freebies.
The promotion follows the ongoing giveaway of Bad Cheese and Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise, which began on October 15 and runs until October 22.
Background
Sker Ritual was released in April 2024 by Wales Interactive and is an FPS spin-off of 2020's Maid of Sker, which was itself one of Epic's weekly free games in July 2024. Home dates back to 2012 and was made by BancyCo, formerly Benjamin Rivers Inc.
Earlier in October 2026, Epic's giveaways included System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, followed by TerraScape and Out of Sight from October 8 to October 15, and Bad Cheese on October 15.
Quick answers
When can I claim Sker Ritual and Home for free on Epic Games Store?
Both games can be claimed from October 22 to October 29, 2026, starting and ending at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 5 p.m. CET.
How much are Sker Ritual and Home worth?
Sker Ritual is valued at $24.99 and Home at $4.99, for a combined $29.98.
Have these games been free on Epic before?
No, both titles are first-time Epic Games Store freebies.