Best Game Deals This Week - January 26 2026
Game Pass is doing the heavy lifting this week. Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, Death Stranding Director's Cut, and The Talos Principle 2 all land on the service. If you're not subscribed, PlayStation's Lunar New Year Sale and Steam's Board Game Fest have you covered.
Here's what's worth your money.
Top 5 Deals of the Week
| Game | Platform | Sale Price | Regular | Discount | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 | Game Pass | Included | $59.99 | - | Jan 29 (arrives) |
| Death Stranding Director's Cut | Game Pass | Included | $49.99 | - | Now Available |
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition | PS5/PS4 | $5.99 | $59.99 | 90% | ~Jan 29 |
| It Takes Two | PS5/PS4 | $9.99 | $39.99 | 75% | ~Jan 29 |
| Dune: Imperium Digital | Steam | $17.49 | $24.99 | 30% | Feb 2 |
Why These Made the Cut
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 arriving on Game Pass is the headliner. This is one of 2025's best action games, and it's hitting the service just four months after launch. If you've got Game Pass Premium or Ultimate, there's no reason to wait.
Death Stranding Director's Cut is finally playable on Xbox. Former PlayStation exclusive, now available on Game Pass with all the Director's Cut content, including expanded combat and crossover missions.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition at $6 is absurd value. Three remastered games, 100+ hours of content. If you Haven't played the trilogy, this is it.
Game Pass Additions This Week
Game Pass is stacked. Here's what's arriving:
| Game | Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Death Stranding Director's Cut | Jan 21 | Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X |
| Ninja Gaiden Ragebound | Jan 21 | Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X |
| The Talos Principle 2 | Jan 27 | PC, Xbox Series X |
| Anno: Mutationem | Jan 28 | Cloud, PC, Console |
| Drop Duchy | Jan 28 | Cloud, PC, Console |
| MySims: Cozy Bundle | Jan 29 | PC |
| Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 | Jan 29 | Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X |
| Indika | Feb 2 | Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X |
| Final Fantasy II | Feb 3 | Cloud, PC, Xbox Series X |
Before you buy: If any of these are on your wishlist, hold off. They're included with your subscription.
Games Leaving January 31
Play these before they're gone:
- Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
- Cataclismo
- Starbound
- Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders
- Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
- Paw Patrol World
- Shady Part of Me
Platform Breakdown
PlayStation Store - Lunar New Year Sale
The Lunar New Year Sale is live with savings up to 90% off PS5 and PS4 titles.
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition | $5.99 | $59.99 | 90% |
| It Takes Two | $9.99 | $39.99 | 75% |
| 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim | $14.99 | $59.99 | 75% |
| Kingdom Come: Deliverance | $7.49 | $29.99 | 75% |
| Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice | $8.99 | $29.99 | 70% |
| Hogwarts Legacy | $17.99 | $59.99 | 70% |
| Atomic Heart | $23.99 | $59.99 | 60% |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | $24.99 | $49.99 | 50% |
| Odin Sphere Leifthrasir | $14.99 | $59.99 | 75% |
| Katamari Damacy REROLL | $7.49 | $29.99 | 75% |
Don't Sleep On: Mass Effect Legendary Edition at $6. Three complete games, all DLC included, 100+ hours of RPG content. This is robbery.
Xbox Store (Ends January 26)
The Publisher Spotlight Sale wraps up today with some deep discounts.
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelrising | $4.99 | $49.99 | 90% |
| Hell is Us | $3.99 | $39.99 | 90% |
| Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown | $4.99 | $49.99 | 90% |
| Gori: Cuddly Carnage | $2.49 | $24.99 | 90% |
| Aaero 2 | $1.49 | $14.99 | 90% |
Historical Lows: Hell is Us, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Steelrising, and Gori: Cuddly Carnage are all at their lowest prices ever. The Publisher Spotlight Sale ends January 26, so act fast.
Nintendo eShop
The SEGA/Atlus Sale ends today (January 26). After that, the next major eShop event hasn't been announced yet.
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble | $14.99 | $49.99 | 70% |
| Persona 3 Reload Digital Deluxe | $59.49 | $69.99 | 15% |
| Yakuza 0 Director's Cut | $34.99 | $49.99 | 30% |
| Yakuza Kiwami & Kiwami 2 Bundle | $37.49 | $49.99 | 25% |
| Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S | $19.99 | $39.99 | 50% |
Last Chance: Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble at 70% off is a historical low. If it's on your list, today's the day.
Steam - Board Game Fest (Jan 26 - Feb 2)
Steam's Board Game Fest is live, featuring digital adaptations of tabletop classics.
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dune: Imperium Digital | $17.49 | $24.99 | 30% |
| Rise of Ix Expansion | - | - | 20% |
| Gloomhaven | TBD | $34.99 | TBD |
| Wingspan | TBD | $19.99 | TBD |
What to Expect: Turn-based strategy, deck builders, and digital board games. Check the Board Game Fest page for the full list.
Next Big Sale: Steam Spring Sale runs March 19-26, 2026.
Quick Answers
What's the best deal this week?
Mass Effect Legendary Edition at $5.99 (90% off) on PlayStation. Three games, all DLC, 100+ hours.
What's coming to Game Pass?
Space Marine 2 (Jan 29), Death Stranding Director's Cut (now), The Talos Principle 2 (Jan 27), and six more titles through early February.
When do these sales end?
- Xbox Publisher Spotlight: January 26
- Nintendo SEGA/Atlus: January 26
- PlayStation Lunar New Year: ~Late January
- Steam Board Game Fest: February 2
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Prices verified as of January 27, 2026. Some regional pricing may vary. Always confirm final pricing before purchase.