Best Game Deals This Week (July 20 - August 2, 2026)
Two of the biggest first-party summer sales are live at the same time this week, and that's rare. The Xbox Summer Sale has over 2,000 games discounted, while PlayStation's Summer Sale is running more than 6,000 deals at up to 75% off. A bunch of the best third-party bargains are the same price on both stores, so you can grab them wherever you play. Here's what's worth your money.
Top 5 Deals of the Week
| Game | Platform | Sale Price | Regular | Discount | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition | Xbox / PS Store | $5.99 | $59.99 | 90% | Jul 29 (Xbox) / Aug 12 (PS) |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | PS Store | $7.99 | $39.99 | 80% | Aug 12 |
| Dead Space (2023) | PS Store | $10.49 | $69.99 | 85% | Aug 12 |
| Silent Hill 2 (Remake) | Xbox | $27.99 | — | Lowest ever | Jul 29 |
| Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | Xbox | $29.99 | — | Lowest ever | Jul 29 |
Why These Made the Cut
- Mass Effect Legendary Edition: This is the deal of the week. Ninety percent off gets you all three remastered games plus every DLC for $5.99. It's an all-time low, and it's the same price on both Xbox and PlayStation.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: One of the best RPGs ever made for the price of a coffee. Eighty percent off brings it to $7.99, and there are hundreds of hours of game here.
- Dead Space (2023): The remake that actually lived up to the original. 85% off drops it to $10.49 on PlayStation, near its historical low. (Xbox has the Digital Deluxe Edition at $11.99.)
- Silent Hill 2 (Remake): Flagged as the lowest price ever at $27.99 on Xbox. If you skipped it at launch, this is your window.
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Also a lowest-ever price at $29.99 on Xbox. That's a lot of game for thirty bucks.
Game Pass Additions This Week
| Game | Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| The Planet Crafter | July 21 | Cloud, Series X|S, PC |
| Shift at Midnight | July 22 | Day One release |
| Halo: Campaign Evolved | July 28 | Console, PC, Cloud |
The headliner here is Halo: Campaign Evolved on July 28, landing for Halo's 25th anniversary. Shift at Midnight is a co-op detective horror game arriving day one on July 22, so you can play it the day it releases at no extra cost. Before you buy anything above, check whether it's already on your subscription.
Games Leaving This Week
Seven games leave Game Pass on July 31, 2026. If any of these are on your list, finish them now:
- Celeste (OpenCritic 92, the highest-rated of the bunch)
- Crusader Kings 3 (OpenCritic 91)
- Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord
- Rain World
- Sniper Elite: Resistance
- Back to the Dawn
- My Friendly Neighborhood
Platform Breakdown
PlayStation Store — Summer Sale 2026
The PlayStation Store Summer Sale runs July 15 through August 12, with more than 6,000 deals at up to 75% off. One thing to know: there's a mid-sale refresh on July 27 where some deals rotate out. If something below is on your wishlist, grab it before then in case it disappears.
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition | $5.99 | $59.99 | 90% |
| Batman: Arkham Collection | $5.99 | $59.99 | 90% |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | $7.99 | $39.99 | 80% |
| Dead Space (2023) | $10.49 | $69.99 | 85% |
| Star Wars Jedi Cross-Gen Bundle | $15.99 | $79.99 | 80% |
| Assassin's Creed Shadows | $31.49 | $69.99 | 55% |
| Mortal Kombat: Elder God Bundle | $31.99 | $79.99 | 60% |
| Split Fiction | $32.49 | $49.99 | 35% |
Last chance callout: The July 27 refresh is your deadline for anything you're eyeing. Deals that survive the refresh stick around to August 12, but there's no guarantee which ones make it.
Xbox Store — Summer Sale 2026
The Xbox Summer Sale is live with 2,000+ games discounted, and Windows Central called it one of Microsoft's best ever. The catch is timing: it ends Wednesday, July 29, so you've got about nine days. A lot of these are flagged as lowest-price-ever.
| Game | Sale Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Darksiders Fury's Collection | $3.99 | Lowest price ever |
| Planet Zoo: Console Edition | $4.99 | Lowest price ever |
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition | $5.99 | 90% off |
| Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy | $8.99 | Joint-lowest |
| Dying Light 2: Stay Human – Reloaded | $11.99 | Lowest price ever |
| Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade | $13.99 | Lowest price ever |
| Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed | $15.99 | Lowest price ever |
| Silent Hill 2 | $27.99 | Lowest price ever |
| Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | $29.99 | Lowest price ever |
| Elden Ring Nightreign | $29.99 | Joint-lowest |
Standout: Darksiders Fury's Collection at $3.99 is the kind of impulse buy that's hard to argue with, and it's the lowest it's ever been.
Steam and Nintendo eShop: Sit This Week Out
No major sale on either right now. Steam's Summer Sale wrapped on July 9, and the only live event is Steam Train Fest (July 20–27), which focuses on niche railway and sim games. Nintendo's eShop Summer Sale ended July 8, with nothing storewide to replace it yet. Both stores are quiet, so save your money for the PlayStation and Xbox sales above, or wait for the next event.
Quick Answers
What's the best game deal this week?
Mass Effect Legendary Edition at $5.99 (90% off, was $59.99). You get three remastered games plus all DLC, and it's live at that price on both Xbox and PlayStation.
What's coming to Game Pass this week?
The Planet Crafter (July 21), Shift at Midnight as a day-one release (July 22), and Halo: Campaign Evolved (July 28).
When do these sales end?
The Xbox Summer Sale ends July 29. The PlayStation Summer Sale runs until August 12, but watch the July 27 refresh when some deals rotate out.
Is anything free with my subscription?
Yes. PS Plus Essential members can claim Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode until August 3.
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Prices verified as of July 20, 2026. Some regional pricing may vary. Always confirm final pricing before purchase.