For gamers with fantasies of seafaring adventures, next week’s freebie on the Epic Games Store lets you live out those pirate dreams. Sail Forth sets you loose as captain of your own ship to chart courses across lush oceans brimming with treasures, mysteries, and more.
EGS just wrapped up a fun stint of surprise mystery game giveaways capped off by Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. But now they return to the regular drill, and Sail Forth takes the helm as next week’s free title from January 11th-18th.
While not exclusively pirate-themed, Sail Forth nails the thrill of discovering new lands and hidden prizes. You explore the sweeping expanse of the Deepblue, stumbling upon islands, exotic wildlife, and secrets waiting to be dug up. Better yet, each journey shapes itself around your choices and playstyle for a unique experience every time.
Whether you opt to let the wind guide your path or chase down tips from NPCs, the world adapts to your voyaging whims. The developers even worked to translate real sailing skills into accessible game mechanics for extra authenticity. So if the chaotic multiplayer waters of Sea of Thieves overwhelm you, this solo adventure offers a more low-key alternative.
Sail Forth boasts over 30 hours of content even if you blast through the main story. And the world keeps teasing reasons to return with ample leftovers to uncover. That generous scale makes it quite the get as a week-long EGS freebie!
So when Sail Forth drops anchor on January 11th, I highly recommend seasoned sailors and new deckhands alike claim it for your libraries. Even if swashbuckling isn’t normally your first pick, it slots nicely into any gamer’s repertoire for a change of pace. And hey, you can’t beat free – so set sail my hearties! Adventure awaits on the high digital seas!
