Epic Games has published its year-end summary for the Epic Games Store, detailing platform metrics for 2025. The PC storefront now counts over 317 million registered users globally, with monthly active users hitting 78 million. These numbers reflect consistent growth and place the store among the most widely used digital PC gaming platforms by user base.
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How Free Games Shaped Player Growth
The free games program remained central to the store's strategy. Throughout 2025, Epic gave away 100 titles at no cost, which players claimed more than 662 million times. The company calculated that this translated to an average lifetime redeemed value of roughly $2,316 per user. Many of these giveaways drove record concurrent player counts, and several titles saw renewed interest on other PC storefronts following their free availability windows on Epic.
Player Activity and Time Spent in 2025
Total playtime across the Epic Games Store reached 6.6 billion hours in 2025. Third-party games accounted for 2.7 billion of those hours, demonstrating the platform's expanding role as a distribution channel for external publishers. The engagement figures mirror broader PC gaming trends showing sustained player commitment.
Player Spending and Store Revenue
Spending on the Epic Games Store climbed past $1.16 billion in 2025, up 6 percent from the prior year. Revenue came from a combination of full game sales, DLC purchases, and in-game microtransactions. Third-party releases contributed meaningfully to both revenue and total hours played, underscoring how important outside developers have become to the platform's performance.
Most Played and Highest-Engagement Games
The store's top performers by spending and engagement were led by Fortnite, with Wuthering Waves, StarRail, Rocket League, and Genshin Impact rounding out the top tier. Just below that group were FC 26, GTA 5, Hogwarts Legacy, Borderlands 4, and ARC Raiders, a mix that spans live service titles and traditional premium releases.
Epic's Outlook for the Epic Games Store
Looking ahead, Epic Games restated its commitment to creating a more open marketplace for both developers and players. The company plans to keep investing in platform features, developer resources, and storefront enhancements through 2026. Epic did not detail any plans involving web3 or similar technologies, instead emphasizing that its primary goal is to keep improving accessibility and value for everyone using the store.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many free games did the Epic Games Store give away in 2025?
The Epic Games Store distributed 100 free titles during 2025, which players claimed more than 662 million times.
How many users does the Epic Games Store have?
By the close of 2025, the Epic Games Store reported more than 317 million registered users and 78 million monthly active users.
How much money did players spend on the Epic Games Store in 2025?
Player spending on the Epic Games Store surpassed $1.16 billion in 2025, a 6 percent increase year over year.
Which games were the most popular on the Epic Games Store in 2025?
Leading titles by engagement and spending included Fortnite, Wuthering Waves, StarRail, Rocket League, and Genshin Impact.
Is the Epic Games Store continuing its free games program?
Epic Games has confirmed that the free games program will continue, as it remains a core component of the store's growth and player engagement approach.
