Building a diverse personal game library without draining a wallet remains one of the greatest appeals of PC gaming. For years, the Epic Games Store has anchored this routine by dropping free titles every Thursday, giving players a reason to log in and claim everything from indie gems to blockbusters. While the digital storefront usually keeps its weekly rotations under lock and key until the official countdown resets, trustworthy community leaks often pull back the curtain early.
According to new details shared by Reddit leaker u/Meguminshiro, gamers can look forward to an engaging batch of tactical strategy games and mobile puzzle titles stretched across the second half of September and early October. The upcoming schedule offers a solid mix of tactical combat, story-driven detective work, and cross-platform multiplayer battles that serve both desktop and mobile players.
What to Claim Before the September 17 Refresh
Before looking ahead to the unannounced arrivals, gamers still have a short window to secure the current rotation. Until September 17 at 15:00 UTC, PC players can claim both Astral Ascent and Luftrausers free of charge on Windows. Together, these two action-focused indie titles represent roughly $35 in retail value. Astral Ascent brings fast-paced rogue-lite platforming, while Luftrausers delivers arcade-style aerial dogfights.
Mobile gamers are not left out of the current rotation either. Epic Games is offering the narrative sci-fi adventure Alone With You for free on both iOS and Android platforms until the September 17 deadline. Claiming these games during the current active period permanently binds them to your digital library, making it worth logging in before the timer expires.
The Mid-September Lineup: Mindcop and Shogun Showdown
Once the clock strikes 15:00 UTC on September 17, Epic Games will shift its free selection to a fresh pair of titles running through September 24. For Windows PC users, the main highlight will be Shogun Showdown alongside the narrative detective title Mindcop. Both games focus heavily on strategic planning rather than pure button-mashing reflexes.
Mindcop is especially noteworthy because the leak indicates its promotion extends beyond Windows PC to mobile ecosystems. On iOS and iPadOS, the story-driven detective game is typically structured as a free initial download with a paid paywall to unlock the complete story. On Android via the Google Play Store, the game sells outright for $5.99, where it holds a strong 4.3 out of 5-star rating compared to its 4.5 star average on Apple devices. Getting the full experience without paying the standard mobile fee makes this upcoming window particularly valuable for phone gamers.
Strategy Warfare Takes Over from September 24
The leak also offers a preview of what comes immediately after, covering the week from September 24 through October 1. During this stretch, Epic Games plans to make Mechabellum free for PC players. Normally priced at $14.99 on the Epic Games Store, Mechabellum is an auto-battler real-time strategy (RTS) game where players customize robot armies and position units before sending them into automated combat.
Mechabellum stands out due to its deep tactical layers, cross-platform matchmaking, online competitive player-versus-player modes, and cooperative gameplay options. If you enjoy analyzing battle formations and counter-picking unit compositions, it offers dozens of hours of strategic depth. Epic Games will officially confirm the Mechabellum giveaway on September 17 when the storefront refreshes, giving PC players plenty of time to prepare for the tactical warfare ahead.
