Epic Games Store Free Games: Claim ‘Nobody Wants to Die’ and ‘The Darkside Detective’ before they expire

The clock is ticking for gamers to grab this week’s Epic Games free games before they rotate out of the "Free Now" section. The current offer, featuring two critically acclaimed detective titles, is set to expire tonight, February 19, 2026, at 9:30 PM IST (4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM ET). If you haven't added them to your library yet, this is your last opportunity to secure these Epic Games Store gems permanently for free.

Expiring Tonight: A Noir Double Feature

• Nobody Wants to Die: Set in a dystopian New York City in the year 2329, this interactive noir story follows Detective James Karra as he uses advanced time-manipulation technology to hunt a serial killer targeting the city's elite.
• The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark: A charmingly macabre point-and-click adventure where you join Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley to solve supernatural mysteries in the pixelated town of Twin Lakes.

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Global Expiry & Launch Timings: February 19

Depending on your location, the deal expires either on February 19 or early February 20. For the United States and Europe, the transition happens entirely on Thursday, February 19. For those in East Asia or Oceania, the refresh occurs in the early hours of Friday, February 20. To ensure you don't miss the transition from the current "Free Now" titles to the "Coming Soon" lineup, check your local time zone below:

Region	Date	Expiry / Launch Time
India (IST)	Feb 19	9:30 PM
United States (ET)	Feb 19	11:00 AM
United Kingdom (GMT)	Feb 19	4:00 PM
Japan (JST)	Feb 20	1:00 AM
Australia (AEST)	Feb 20	2:00 AM

Coming Soon: New Epic Free Games from February 19 – February 26

As soon as the current deals expire, the Epic Games Store free games this week will refresh with a brand-new set of titles available until February 26.

• Return to Ash: A deeply emotional, narrative-driven visual novel where players take on the role of Ashleigh. The game features choice-based dialogues and an atmospheric art style that leads to multiple unique endings based on your decisions.
• STALCRAFT: X Starter Edition: While the base game is a free-to-play MMO set in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, this Epic Games exclusive starter pack provides new players with a massive boost of in-game items. The game is known for blending Minecraft-style blocky aesthetics with the hardcore survival mechanics of the STALKER series.

How to Claim Your Epic Games Free Games

To add these to your account, simply log into the Epic Games Store via your browser or the desktop launcher. Navigate to the "Free Games" section and click "Get" on the active titles. Once claimed, these games stay in your library forever, even after the promotional period ends.