Best Game Deals This Week (August 24 - September 6, 2026)
The big summer sales are done. Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo all wrapped their seasonal blowouts earlier this month, so this week is about the smaller rolling promotions and, honestly, the subscription services stealing the show. PS Plus just loaded one of its strongest Game Catalog months in ages, and Xbox Game Pass is about to lose The Witcher 3. Here's what's worth your money.
Top 5 Deals of the Week
| Game | Platform | Sale Price | Regular | Discount | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maneater | Xbox (Play Anywhere) | $7.99 | $39.99 | 80% | Aug 26 |
| Black Myth: Wukong | Xbox / PS5 | $41.99 | — | ~30% | Aug 26 |
| Helldivers 2 | Xbox / PS5 | $29.99 | ~$39.99 | ~25% | Aug 26 |
| A Plague Tale Bundle (Innocence + Requiem) | Xbox | $23.99 | — | — | Aug 26 |
| A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead | Steam | $9.89 | ~$29.99 | 67% | Aug 24 |
Why These Made the Cut
- Maneater is the easy pick of the week. 80% off drops the shark-em-up to $7.99, its joint-lowest price ever, and it's Xbox Play Anywhere so you get console and PC in one buy.
- Black Myth: Wukong is at its lowest price ever at $41.99. If you've been waiting on last year's breakout action-RPG, this is the moment.
- Helldivers 2 is free right now if you're a PS Plus Extra or Premium member (it landed in the Game Catalog earlier this month), so check your subscription before you buy. If you're not subscribed and want to own it outright, $29.99 is a joint-lowest price.
- A Plague Tale Bundle packs Innocence and Requiem together at $23.99, a new low for the pair. Worth noting Requiem is already on Game Pass if you subscribe.
- A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead rounds out the list from Steam's Weeklong Sale at 67% off. Heads up: this one ends today (see the urgency note below).
Game Pass Additions This Week
New titles are still dropping through the end of the month. Here's what's arriving during our window:
| Game | Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial_Knight's DropShot | Aug 25 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud |
| Blood Dungeon | Aug 25 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud (day one) |
| Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy | Aug 27 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud (day one) |
| Young Suns | Aug 31 | Console, PC, Cloud |
What's notable: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (Aug 27) is the marquee day-one drop this week, a fresh direction for the series. Blood Dungeon (Aug 25) comes from the creators of Nidhogg, so platform-fighter fans should take a look.
Tier names in the current Game Pass structure are still settling, so confirm your tier's access on the Xbox site before planning around a specific title.
Games Leaving This Week
Five games leave Xbox Game Pass on August 31, and one of them is a big deal:
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
- Another Crab's Treasure
- I Am Your Beast
- Neon Abyss
- One Lonely Outpost
The Witcher 3 is one of the highest-rated games ever made and only rejoined Game Pass back in February, so this is your window. All five leaving titles are at least 20% off until they go, so you can buy to keep. The Witcher 3 also supports cross-save, meaning you can grab it cheaper on another platform and carry your progress forward.
Platform Breakdown
PlayStation Store - ReadySetPlay Sale
PlayStation's ReadySetPlay promotion covers 500+ games and runs through August 26, picking up right where the Summer Sale left off. The two headliners are cross-platform with the Xbox deals above.
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Myth: Wukong | $41.99 | — | ~30% |
| Helldivers 2 | $29.99 | ~$39.99 | ~25% |
Bigger value play: If you're a PS Plus subscriber, the Game Catalog is where the real savings are this month. See the PS Plus section below.
Xbox Store - Mid-August Promos
The ID@Xbox Publisher Spotlight is the promotion still live this week, ending August 26. This is where the week's best individual prices are hiding.
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maneater | $7.99 | $39.99 | 80% |
| A Plague Tale Bundle | $23.99 | — | — |
| Dying Light Collection | $17.09 | — | — |
| Little Nightmares 1 & 2 Bundle | $14.99 | — | — |
| Batman: Return to Arkham | $4.99 | — | — |
| Steelrising - Bastille Edition | $4.99 | — | — |
Standout: Maneater at $7.99 is the best value under $10 anywhere this week.
Steam - Weeklong Sale
Steam's current Weeklong Sale stacks over 4,500 games at up to 95% off, and there's a "Summer of Screams" horror sale running alongside it.
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homefront | $1.99 | ~$19.99 | 90% |
| Homefront: The Revolution | $1.99 | ~$19.99 | 90% |
| A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead | $9.89 | ~$29.99 | 67% |
| Baldr Sky | $14.99 | ~$49.99 | 70% |
| Witchfire (Early Access) | $31.99 | $39.99 | 20% |
Last chance: The current Weeklong Sale ends today, August 24. Steam typically rolls a fresh Weeklong the same day, so if you miss a specific title, check back tomorrow. Not in a rush? Steam's next big event is the Autumn Sale, October 1-8, so some of these may return deeper then.
PS Plus Additions - The Real Value This Week
This is the headline of the week if you're a subscriber. The August 25 US wave drops five titles into the Extra and Premium Game Catalog:
| Game | Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Dying Light 2: Stay Human | Aug 25 | PS5, PS4 |
| Hell is Us | Aug 25 | PS5 |
| Metro Exodus | Aug 25 | PS5, PS4 |
| Two Point Museum | Aug 25 | PS5 |
| Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash | Aug 25 | PS4 |
That's on top of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (added Aug 18) and Helldivers 2 (added earlier this month), which is why outlets are calling this one of PS Plus's best catalog months in a while. KCD2 landing this soon after launch is the real surprise.
Quick Answers
What's the best deal this week?
For pure value, Maneater at $7.99 (80% off) is the standout, and Black Myth: Wukong at $41.99 is the best AAA lowest-ever price. But the smartest money move is claiming the PS Plus August 25 additions (Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and five more) if you're already subscribed. You're getting more value there than any single storefront sale.
What's coming to Game Pass?
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (Aug 27, day one) is the marquee arrival, with Blood Dungeon (Aug 25, day one) from the Nidhogg creators close behind. Aerial_Knight's DropShot and Young Suns round out the week.
When do these sales end?
PlayStation's ReadySetPlay and Xbox's ID@Xbox Spotlight both end August 26. Steam's Weeklong Sale ends today, August 24 (a new one usually rolls the same day). Five games, including The Witcher 3, leave Game Pass on August 31.
Anything I should grab before it's gone?
The Witcher 3 on Game Pass. It leaves August 31, so either finish it now or buy it at 20%+ off to keep. It supports cross-save, so you can even grab it cheaper on another platform and continue where you left off.
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Prices verified as of August 24, 2026. Some regional pricing may vary. Always confirm final pricing before purchase.