Epic Games releases full game today for Android: Check it out

Epic Games released a new free game today on the official Android app, reinforcing its strategy of attracting mobile audiences with full titles at no cost. The latest offering is Skul: The Hero Slayer , which can be redeemed directly through the app, but only for a limited time.

This type of action has been happening on PC for quite some time, but now it's gaining more traction on mobile. Epic makes it clear that the Android app isn't just a complement, but an active space with its own campaigns and games released weekly.

Skul: The Hero Slayer is the free game of the day

The title released today is Skul: The Hero Slayer, a 2D action game with roguelike-inspired progression. The story features a small skeleton who ventures alone after the Demon King's castle is destroyed. With the king captured, the path involves facing Imperial soldiers and human adventurers who appear throughout the levels.

The game is fast-paced from the start, with frequent confrontations and stages that change with each new attempt. This maintains a sense of novelty, as progress never follows exactly the same pattern. On mobile, performance remains stable, which is very helpful during the most intense battles.

One of the central aspects of Skul is the use of skulls. Each skull alters the character's attacks, movements, and attributes. During progression, it's possible to carry two at the same time and switch between them instantly , which completely changes how you deal with enemies and bosses.

The maps presented in the game do not follow a fixed pattern. With each attempt, areas, enemies, and challenges appear differently . Furthermore, bosses corrupted by the so-called Black Quartz appear as significant obstacles, raising the difficulty level and demanding constant attention during encounters.

It's worth mentioning that Skul: The Hero Slayer is already well-known on PC and has positive reviews on other digital stores. Currently, the PC version is discounted on competing platforms, which reinforces the appeal of releasing it for free on the Epic Games Android app.

The iOS app still has restrictions

Currently, the Epic Games app on iOS remains available only in countries within the European Union. Users in Brazil, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom do not yet have access due to Apple's rules regarding third-party app stores.

On Android, this limitation doesn't exist. Installation occurs directly through the company's official website, outside of the Play Store, something that has become common for those who follow these campaigns.

How do I redeem Skul: The Hero Slayer on Android?

Redeeming your prize is easy:

• First, access the official Epic Games your mobile or computer browser
• Next, choose the option to download the app installer from the store.
• If you are on a PC, you can also scan the QR code displayed on the screen.
• During the download, the Android system may display a warning stating that the file does not come from the Play Store.
• Simply confirm the download as usual and complete the installation. 
• After that, log in to your Epic Games within the app.
• Access the free games section on Epic Games and confirm your redemption of Skul: The Hero Slayer.

Just like on PC, all games redeemed through the app are permanently linked to the account, with no additional charge.

Until when can you redeem it? 

Skul: The Hero Slayer will be available for free until Thursday, January 8th on the Epic Games Store. After this period, the game will no longer be available for free redemption, following the store's standard weekly release schedule.