Just as its ARK: Survival Evolved and Samurai Shodown Neogeo Collection giveaways came to an end, Epic Games Store was supposed to put forth the next specials in its freebie lineup, giving everyone a chance to grab two free games until next Thursday. However, due to an issue, the plan has changed somewhat, with only Pathway available for now and The Escapists 2 coming soon.
The release of The Escapists 2 has been temporarily delayed.
— Epic Games Store (@EpicGames) June 18, 2020
We"re currently investigating an issue and are working to find a resolution.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and will provide an update as soon as the game is available to claim.
The delay should be a temporary one according to Epic Games, so check back a little later to see if the promotion has gone active.
Pathway arrives from Robotality as another top-down 2D strategy title, but this time the player has to go through FTL-like dynamic adventures while facing difficult decisions and turn-based combat scenarios. There are 16 characters with unique abilities to unlock for building the ultimate adventuring team.
The game"s Epic Games Store description says the following:
Explore the strange unknown with Pathway, a strategy adventure set in the 1930s great wilderness. Unravel long-forgotten mysteries of the occult, raid ancient tombs and outwit your foes in turn-based squad combat!
Here are the minimum requirements:
Windows
- OS: Windows 7 (64-bit)
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz DualCore CPU
- Memory: 8GB
- Storage: 2GB
- Graphics: Intel HD4000 or better, OpenGL 3.3
macOS
- OS: MacOS 10.9 Mavericks
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz DualCore CPU
- Memory: 8GB
- Storage: 2GB
- Graphics: Intel HD4000 or better, OpenGL 3.3
Pathway will remain free to claim on the Epic Games Store until June 25. The Escapists 2 should come by soon as well. As the store has gone back to its usual routine, the identity of the next freebies have been revealed to be Stranger Things 3: The Game and AER: Memories of Old.