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The December Games with Gold waves have begun, and coming up first are The Escapists 2 and Orcs Must Die! for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members as the latest bonus titles.

Microsoft today announced the final set of Games with Gold bonus titles incoming to Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members this year, bringing Tropico 5, Orcs Must Die, and more.

This week's giveaway on the Epic Games Store features Killing Floor 2, The Escapists 2, and Lifeless Planet. The first two are primarily cooperative titles, while the latter is a solo adventure.

Epic Games Store's latest giveaway promotion brings in Pathway for free, while The Escapists 2's arrival has been delayed. Stranger Things 3: The Game and AER are coming up next on the freebie side.