Epic Games has rolled out a new limited-time freebie for mobile gamers, and it’s available for less than 72 hours. This time, the giveaway focuses on Dumb Ways to Die for Android and iOS, but there’s a twist that makes it more appealing than it first appears.
According to Epic Games, you can claim Dumb Ways to Die for free until January 22. iPhone and iPad users should note an important limitation: the offer is only available to iOS users in the European Union. Android users can claim it through Epic’s mobile storefront without that same regional restriction being highlighted.
At a glance, the offer might seem underwhelming because Dumb Ways to Die is already a free-to-play game on the usual app stores. It also has a mixed reputation based on user feedback. However, the version tied to Epic’s giveaway isn’t identical to what you’d download elsewhere.
The developers have clarified that the Epic Games version delivers an ad-free experience, unlike the releases found on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For anyone who enjoys quick mobile games but hates constant interruptions, removing ads can make a noticeable difference.
There’s also an extra bonus for Fortnite players. When you add Dumb Ways to Die to your Epic Games account during the giveaway window, you unlock a Fortnite bundle with in-game cosmetics, including emotes and backblings. That means even if you’ve played Dumb Ways to Die before, claiming it through Epic could still be worth it for the Fortnite unlocks alone.
Because this is a short window deal, anyone interested will want to grab it before the January 22 deadline—especially since the free mobile game offer is stated to last less than three days.
