Epic Games Store is giving away Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks and The Ouroboros King for free from June 11 to 18, 2026. Both games carry Very Positive ratings on Steam.
Epic Games Store is giving away two games for free starting June 11, 2026. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks and The Ouroboros King can be claimed at no cost until June 18 at 16:00 GMT. This marks the return to Epic’s regular weekly free game schedule after the conclusion of the seasonal Mystery Games event, which ended with Rogue Waters and Songs of Conquest.
What Is Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks?
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a vehicular combat racing game developed by Caged Element and published by Wired Productions. Set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, it puts players behind the wheel of ramshackle Ork war machines for explosive arena battles. The game launched on May 22, 2025, carrying a Very Positive rating on Steam with 86% of 453 user reviews being positive. Its standard price is $19.99.
The game originally started as a free-to-play title during its early access phase in August 2024 but shifted to a paid model with the full 1.0 release. Wired Productions stepped in as publisher and adjusted the business model, removing microtransactions in favour of a single purchase price. The result is a cleaner experience with two free battle pass pathways and cosmetics unlocked through gameplay.
Game Modes and Vehicle Classes in Speed Freeks
Speed Freeks features two main competitive modes. Deff Rally is an 8v8 combat race where teams fight over waypoints before sprinting to the finish. Points are earned both by reaching checkpoints first and by destroying enemy vehicles. Kill Konvoy flips the capture-the-flag concept: teams grab bombs from the centre of the map and deliver them to the opposing team’s massive walking Stompa mech, slowing it down. The team whose Stompa reaches the end of the map first wins. A third option, Kustom Rally, lets players race on community-created custom maps.
There are over nine distinct vehicles spanning different weight classes. Lighter buggies like the Boomdakka Snazzwagon excel at speed and hit-and-run tactics, while heavier tanks such as the Grot Mega Tank absorb damage and hold positions. Support vehicles like the Rukkatrukk Squigbuggy can heal teammates and deploy explosive squig mines. Helicopters like the Deffkopta add an aerial dimension. Each vehicle has unique primary weapons, secondary abilities, and class-specific shared mechanics. Tanks get Gretchin crew repairs, while lighter vehicles get a versatile dash ability.
The game also includes a robust creation mode with over 400 assets, allowing players to build custom racetracks and battlefields solo or collaboratively in real time. Creations can be shared via the Mek Workshop for the community to download and play. Cross-platform crossplay is fully supported across PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S following the console launch in May 2026.
What Is The Ouroboros King?
The Ouroboros King is a roguelike game built on chess mechanics, developed by solo indie creator Oriol Cosp. Released in February 2023, it holds a Very Positive rating on Steam with 81% of 433 reviews being positive. The game combines the strategic depth of chess with deckbuilding-style army composition and roguelike replayability.
Players take on the quest to free the Kingdom of Thessalonia from a dark faction called the Coven. The core gameplay loop involves assembling an army from 57 different piece types (including classic chess pieces and new “fairy chess” pieces with unique movement patterns), equipping relics that grant passive bonuses, and purchasing consumable items for temporary advantages. Each run spans three acts with procedurally generated maps, enemies, and rewards.
Individual runs last between 15 and 45 minutes, making the game suitable for both quick sessions and longer play. Notably, all content is unlocked from the start with no gatekeeping. There is no need to memorize chess openings or study theory. Same-device multiplayer lets friends play chess matches using the game’s expanded piece roster. The game runs on Windows and macOS.
How to Claim These Free Games
Claiming free games on the Epic Games Store is straightforward. Visit the Epic Games Store free games page, log in with your account (or create one for free), and click the “Get” button on each game’s listing. Once added, the games remain in your library permanently, even after the promotion ends on June 18. Both Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks and The Ouroboros King will be their debut listings on the Epic Games Store, as neither was previously available on the platform.
Do Not Miss This Week’s Expiring Free Games
Before the new giveaways go live, Rogue Waters and Songs of Conquest are still available to claim until June 11. These two titles wrapped up Epic’s seasonal Mystery Games event and carry a combined retail value of approximately $59.98. Rogue Waters is a turn-based pirate roguelike with tactical combat, while Songs of Conquest is a fantasy kingdom-building strategy game reminiscent of classic Heroes of Might and Magic. Only Songs of Conquest supports macOS alongside Windows.
Building Your Epic Games Library Over Time
Epic Games Store has been giving away free titles weekly since December 2018. Consistently claiming these offers builds a substantial digital library over time. Many players who have collected every free game over the years now own hundreds of titles at no cost, including past giveaways like GTA V, Death Stranding, Control, and Star Wars Battlefront II. The Epic Games account marketplace on GamerMarkt reflects how well-stocked libraries have become a genuine asset for gaming accounts.
Common Questions About This Week’s Giveaway
Can Warhammer 40K Speed Freeks be played solo?
Yes. Speed Freeks supports offline play against AI bots in all game modes. You do not need other players to enjoy the core experience, although online multiplayer is where the game truly shines with its 8v8 battles and dynamic Kill Konvoy matches.
Do I need chess knowledge to play The Ouroboros King?
No. The developer explicitly states that no chess openings or study are required. The game introduces its unique pieces through natural progression, and the roguelike structure means each run teaches you more. Basic understanding of how chess pieces move is helpful but not essential.
Are these games free permanently once claimed?
Yes. Any game you add to your library during the promotional window stays there permanently, even after the giveaway period ends. You just need to claim them before June 18, 2026.
What are the system requirements for Speed Freeks?
The minimum specs require an Intel Core i5-2500 or AMD Ryzen 1300X processor, 4 GB RAM, an Nvidia GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 570 with 4 GB VRAM, and 20 GB of storage space. For recommended settings, the game asks for an i7-7700k, 16 GB RAM, and an RTX 2080 or RX 6700-XT. A broadband internet connection is needed for online play.
Does Speed Freeks have a battle pass with a time limit?
No. Speed Freeks uses a progression system called the WAAAGH Path that does not expire. Unlike many live-service games, there is no seasonal timer forcing you to grind. You can unlock vehicles, cosmetics, and alternative weapons at your own pace.
