You know what’s wild? The Epic Games Store just hit 295 million PC players in the last year—up 25 million from 2023. Let that sink in: nearly 300 million gamers are booting up titles here, and it’s not slowing down. Oh, and if you’re one of those cross-platform folks? There are now 898 million Epic accounts out there. That’s a lot of Battle Royale buddies and co-op comrades.
But here’s the kicker: players aren’t just logging in—they’re sticking around. We’re talking 2.68 billion hours of playtime across the store this year. Yeah, billion. And with 1,100 new games added (thanks to Epic’s self-publishing tools), there’s no shortage of stuff to binge. Devs are flocking here too, especially since they can pocket 100% of revenue if they skip Epic’s payment system. Cha-ching.
Free Games? Still a Flex
Five years in, Epic’s freebie frenzy isn’t just alive—it’s thriving. They’ve dropped 89 free games worth over $2,000 total. Want Fortnite on your phone? That’s coming in 2025 too. Daily active users hit a new peak at 37.2 million, though monthly numbers dipped slightly to 74 million. But hey, 6% growth in daily and monthly users? Not bad for a store that’s basically throwing free games at us like confetti.
What’s Everyone Playing?
No surprises here: Genshin Impact, Rocket League, and Fortnite still rule the roost. Grand Theft Auto V and Honkai Star Rail are holding strong too. But here’s the real tea: third-party games are booming. Playtime for non-Epic titles jumped 11% to 2.68 billion hours. Epic’s basically saying, “Your win is our win”—and with programs like “Now on Epic” extending to 2026 (including mobile), devs have more reasons to hop onboard.
Disney x Fortnite Collab – Is It Happening?
Remember when Disney dropped $1.5 billion into Epic? A year later, leaks suggest their Fortnite collab has moved into a “stable” build. No details yet, but insider HypeX claims they’ve hit a “roadmap milestone.” Translation: Mickey Mouse skins? Star Wars events? We’re ready.
Why This All Matters
Epic’s not just chasing Steam anymore—it’s building a legit ecosystem. For gamers, that means more freebies, exclusives, and cross-platform goodness. For devs? A store that takes zero cut if you DIY your payments. With player numbers and playtime soaring, the Epic Games Store is proving it’s here to stay—and grow.
So, what’s the takeaway? Whether you’re here for the free games, the dev perks, or just curious about Disney’s next move, the Epic Games Store is where the action’s at. Keep your launcher updated, folks.
