It's Friday, which can only mean one thing! Time to celebrate! Well, at least for some of us. If you're past 30 or getting close, it's more about winding down, relaxing, and getting ready for the week ahead. So if you're looking to kick back, why not take control of people's lives as an emergency dispatcher? 112 Operator is currently free on the Epic Games Store!
Not much more explanation is needed. 112 Operator delivers the thrill of working as an emergency services dispatcher. You'll handle everything from prank callers to deploying fire crews and police units.
Don't be fooled, though—the job is intensely demanding. Shifting time frames, weather conditions, traffic, and other variables can influence unfolding events. You might even face a terrorist attack, a gang war, or a spreading wildfire, and it's your responsibility to manage the emergency response.

112 Operator features a fully 3D (though stylized) map and thousands of unique city layouts inspired by real-world locations. You can rise through the ranks or craft your own scenarios and watch chaos unfold in Free Game Mode. Check out our full 112 Operator review for more details!
Among Epic Games' free releases, 112 Operator is a perfect example of why this program benefits players so much. The concept of being a dispatcher might be a tough sell, but by offering it for free, anyone curious can dive right in and discover whether they're cut out for holding people's lives in their hands—or perhaps shouldn't be.
Interested in other great releases? Keep an eye out—the upcoming Pocket Gamer People's Choice Awards later this month will reveal our readers' top picks!