It’s Thursday again, and that only means one thing in the gaming world: a new free title on the Epic Games Store.
This week, the free game joining the already extensive lineup is The Operator, a fresh, intense, and cerebral experience that’s now available to download at no cost.
And this isn’t just any giveaway, it’s a game that’s debuting on the platform the same day it launches. Epic strikes again, this time with a narrative-driven, tactical experience that targets those who love to think, analyze, and solve.
For the next seven days, until June 26, anyone with an Epic Games account can add The Operator to their digital library. No strings attached.
This is part of a strategy Epic Games has been refining for years giving away games that are actually worth your time. And this week, they’ve nailed it.
The Operator: when being the brain behind the operation is more exciting than being in the field
Tired of running, gunning, and replaying predictable missions? The Operator offers the complete opposite. In this tactical simulator, you play as an analyst for the FDI, a fictional intelligence agency that could very well exist in any modern setting.
Your job isn’t to be in the line of fire, but something more subtle and for many, more challenging: being the mind behind the missions.
From a control console, your role is to analyze data, decrypt information, make critical decisions, and coordinate real-time actions with field agents.
From murder cases and cyber threats to disappearances, everything lands on your digital desk. It’s up to you to decide how to handle it. You’ve got tools: video analyzers, police databases, remote terminals, recognition software—and limited time to avoid disaster.
Each case is a puzzle. And every piece you place or miss can change the outcome. If you love spotting patterns, connecting clues, and avoiding mistakes that could cost lives, this game may be your next obsession.
A freebie that arrives with prestige and anticipation
Though The Operator was originally released on other platforms, this is its debut on the Epic Games Store, launching simultaneously with its global release.
n other words, this is not only a brand-new game, it’s premiering on Epic with bells and whistles and a price tag of zero. A move that’s sure to attract attention.
Critics and players alike have responded positively. From its sleek yet functional design to its immersive story where every choice matters, The Operator isn’t just a game it’s an invitation to think, to fail, to try again, and to realize that strategic intelligence is just as vital if not more so than direct action.
Two Point Hospital: last week’s freebie
For those who missed it, last week’s free title was Two Point Hospital, a modern classic in humorous hospital management. A much lighter, chaotic, and fun experience that served as a counterpoint to the intensity of The Operator.
From managing doctors in lab coats to coordinating secret agents in sunglasses, Epic proves that its free games aren’t just varied—they’re thoughtfully selected.
How to download The Operator for free
The process is as simple as ever: log into your Epic Games Store account, search for The Operator, and click “Get.” That’s it. From that moment on, the game is yours forever. It doesn’t matter if you play it today, next week, or months from now. As long as you claim it before June 26, it’s in your library for good.
And it’s worth repeating this is a rare opportunity. Not every day do you get a newly launched game with such a solid, specific concept for free. Because The Operator isn’t for everyone and that’s precisely what makes it interesting.
A title that isn’t afraid to be demanding
Here’s something many will quickly discover: this isn’t a game that hands you everything on a silver platter. It demands focus, logic, memory, and patience.
Don’t expect constant explosions or frantic action. Here, everything happens in your head. And while that may turn off fans of more direct experiences, it’s exactly what will hook players looking for something different.
The pace is deliberate but packed with tension. You feel like you’re in the middle of a spy story where your weapons are knowledge and intuition. And in a market oversaturated with shooters and clones, this feels refreshing.
Epic Games’ strategic masterstroke
Epic isn’t just giving away a game they’re building loyalty. They’re saying: “We know not everyone wants the same thing. We know there are players who value strategy, logic, and analysis.” By including games like The Operator in their weekly rotation, they make it clear they want to attract a broader, more diverse and more discerning audience.
This kind of decision also shows that Epic isn’t just trying to compete through quantity but through identity, by supporting titles that have something unique to offer.