When Epic Games launched their Epic Games Store at the end of 2018, most people probably weren’t expecting it be the firestorm of controversy that it ultimately became. Many people also probably didn’t expect the storefront to give away so many free games. While it was originally announced to be a bi-weekly giveaway, it turned into a weekly one, with even daily ones during certain holidays. While nothing has been officially announced for 2020 plans, it seems for now they are still giving away free titles every week, and this week is a real unique one.

Sundered is free now to all those who are registered on the Epic Games Store. The game is a rouge-lite side scroller with heavy inspiration from the works of H.P. Lovecraft, and uses some gorgeous hand-drawn artwork. This will be the Eldritch Edition, which includes the Magnate of the Gong update that added new material as well as 4 player co-op.

Sundered: Eldritch Edition is available for free on the store until January 16th. After that, Horace will be the next game in rotation.

Fresh off of the triple whammy served in last week’s free games, the Epic Games Store has announced its next free title. It’s Thunder Lotus Games’ Sundered: Eldritch Edition, and it goes live on January 9th. If you haven’t claimed Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition and Steep yet, now is the time to do so.

Sundered is a Metroidvania title with randomized areas and a gorgeous animated art-style. Players control Eshe, who is trapped in a strange labyrinth filled with nightmarish monsters. Even as she harnesses different Eldritch artifacts to become stronger, there’s a sinister presence that’s seemingly taking over her soul.

Those picking up the Eldritch Edition will also avail of free local co-op multiplayer, new areas, and a new boss fight. Sundered might not quite compare to the likes of Hollow Knight or Axiom Verge in terms of overall quality, but it’s still a compelling, action-packed adventure with incredible scale that’s worth checking out when it goes free this Friday.

2D Metroidvania title Sundered from Thunder Lotus Games may have slipped under the radar when it released last year for PC and PS4. However, it’s now coming to Nintendo Switch on December 21st with Sundered: Eldritch Edition, offering some gorgeous side-scrolling action on the go. The game will be available via the Nintendo eShop – check out the trailer below.

Sundered focuses on Eshe, a wanderer who becomes trapped in a mysterious network of underground caves. Over time, Eshe discovers the various Eldritch horrors that dwell in the ruins, and must defeat numerous hulking beings to survive. Corrupted relics exist that could provide new powers, but may affect your humanity as a whole.

Sundered: Eldritch Edition will contain all updates for the game released thus far, including the Finisher Update. This adds new finishing moves to combos, re-balances and improves the early game’s pacing, adds new nodes to the skill tree, and even lets you re-battle any bosses that have been defeated. For full patch notes on the update, head here.