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Black Book And Dodo Peak Free On Epic Games Store, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Next Week

by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2023 @ 8:33 a.m. PDT

For the next week, the Epic Games Store is offering two titles for free: Black Book and Dodo Peak.

Black Book

“Black Book” is a dark RPG Adventure, based on Slavic myths, in which you play as a young sorceress. Fight evil forces in card-based battles and explore the world, where humans live alongside mythological creatures.

Dive into this narrative-driven RPG Adventure with card-based combat and explore a world where reality neighbors myth.

A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces. Dive into the cold, yet alluring world of Slavic folktales - and uncover the secrets that hide in the darkness.

Once Black Book and Dodo Peak, the current free game on the Epic Games Store, have run their course, it will be up to Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, which will be gratis starting August 24 until August 31, 2023.

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game for PC from Blackbird Interactive.

Crafted by Blackbird Interactive, a studio founded by veterans of Homeworld and Company of Heroes. Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak takes players to the deserts of Kharak where danger lurks over every dune.

Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game.

Before you can find your Homeworld, you must first unlock the secrets of the desert.

Key Features:

  • EXPERIENCE AN ORIGIN STORY: In Deserts of Kharak’s campaign, an anomaly is discovered deep in the southern desert. An expedition is sent, but the story is not that simple. Discover the story of Rachel S'jet as she leads her people on a quest to find their destiny in an exciting campaign.
  • HEAVY DUTY HARDWARE: Take control of fleets of land and air vehicles – from nimble light attack vehicles to massive heavyweight cruisers – built to conquer the desert.
  • MASSIVE ENVIRONMENTS: Fight your way across massive dune seas, deep craters, and hostile canyons in sprawling maps – all in unprecedented fidelity and scale.
  • TACTICAL COMBAT: Position your fleet to take advantage of the high ground or create ambushes across dune lines in terrestrial combat. Attack your enemies’ resource operations, or assault their military head-on.
  • STRATEGIC DECISIONS: Meaningful choices in resource management, fleet composition, and technology research directly impact your chances of survival.
  • ONLINE MULTIPLAYER: Compete online solo or with friends in a variety of game modes, including ranked play. Rise through the ranks and become the most powerful Fleet Captain on Kharak.

Dodo Peak

Dodo Peak is a throwback to the classic arcade platformers of the past with a modern twist. Play as a dodo bird to find and rescue your lost babies from a series of dangerous peaks.

Play as a dodo bird to find and rescue your lost babies from a series of dangerous peaks. Maneuver them home while avoiding obstacles and enemies! Dodo Peak is a throwback to the classic arcade platformers of the past with a modern twist.

Collect coins, dodge sneaky snakes, avoid malevolent monkeys, grab power-ups for extra speed or super strength, and strive for the best time across a stunning variety of handcrafted islands. Unlock new, faster dodos to tackle even harder levels. As your pack grows, so does the challenge in bringing them home!

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