Beacon Pines is free on the Epic Games Store until August 13, 2026, when its price drops from the usual $19.99 to $0. The offer runs through 15:00 on that date.
Beacon Pines is a single-player narrative adventure set inside a mysterious storybook. Players act as both the reader of the book and its main character, Luka, a deer who investigates strange events at an abandoned warehouse with his friends. The core hook is collecting golden charms, each engraved with a word, and using them at turning points to fill in blanks that change how events unfold. An interactive story tree called The Chronicle lets players revisit earlier branches, unlock new words, and follow different versions of the story to uncover the town's secrets.
The game was developed by Hiding Spot Games and published by Fellow Traveller, with a September 22, 2022 release. It holds a Metacritic score of 84 and an IGDB critic average of 85. Reviewers have described it as a cozy horror tale that hides an emotional mystery beneath cute characters, which should appeal to anyone who enjoys branching narrative adventures with a storybook presentation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Beacon Pines free offer on Epic Games?
The game is free until August 13, 2026, with the promotion ending at 15:00 that day.
What kind of game is Beacon Pines?
It is a single-player mystery adventure with fantasy and thriller tones, presented with storybook and visual-novel styling from an isometric viewpoint.
Who developed and published Beacon Pines?
Hiding Spot Games developed it, and Fellow Traveller handled publishing.
