The appointment has become a habit for millions of PC gamers. Every Thursday at 5 p.m., the Epic Games Store makes one or more free titles available. The February 19, 2026 offer is no exception to the rule, with two distinct contents to be collected before February 26 at the same time. Once added to the account, these games remain permanently accessible. The important thing is therefore not to miss the availability window.
An intimate visual novel that left its mark on players
The first title highlighted this week contrasts with the usual explosive productions. Return to Ash falls into the category of narrative visual novels, focusing above all on writing and atmosphere.
The player plays Ashleigh, a young woman who wakes up in a deserted hospital, without pain or fear. The environment evokes a suspended, almost unreal dimension. The experience is based on decisive choices which directly influence the development of the story.
This game has stood out for its positive reviews on other platforms. Players highlight the quality of its melancholy soundtrack, the coherence of its atmosphere and the accuracy of its writing. This is a short but dense title, designed for those who favor storytelling and emotion over pure action.
STALCRAFT: X, a particularly generous starter pack
The second weekly giveaway takes a different approach. STALCRAFT:
The offer proposed by the Epic Games Store does not correspond to a complete game, since it is already free, but to a Starter Edition bringing together many advantages to get you started.
- 7 days of Premium
- FN SCAR-L Service
- Aurora-B suit
- M9 Classic
- Sports bag
Artifacts reinforce the equipment:
- Ice Hedgehog (115%)
- Battery (115%)
In addition, there are cosmetics and several consumables, including ammunition, injectors, care kits and rations.
A well-established mechanism for more than eight years
The Epic Games Store introduced this weekly free games strategy more than eight years ago. The principle remains simple: regularly offer titles to be collected within a limited period in order to expand its user base and build loyalty in its community.
At the end of the year, the operation takes on a special dimension with a game offered every day during the holiday period. The rest of the year, the weekly rhythm is maintained with an alternation between independent productions, well-rated games and additional content.
The offers from February 19 to 26, 2026 are part of this logic. To take advantage of it, simply log in to your Epic Games account, add the games to your library before the deadline and validate the operation. After February 26 at 5 p.m., a new selection will take over.