Best Game Deals This Week (September 7 - 13, 2026)
Three of the biggest sales of the year are all ending in the next few days, and that's not a coincidence you want to sleep on. The PlayStation Store Gamescom Sale headlines the week with the first-ever discounts on 2026 AAA launches, Nintendo's 2026 Blockbuster Sale is knocking up to 80% off thousands of Switch games, and Steam's Weeklong Sale is still running with nearly 8,000 deals. New Game Pass and PS Plus games landed too. Here's what's worth your money.
Top 5 Deals of the Week
Every deal below is part of the PlayStation Gamescom Sale, which means they all share one hard deadline: September 9. If any of these are on your list, this is the week.
| Game | Platform | Sale Price | Regular | Discount | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield 6 | PS5 | $34.99 | $69.99 | 50% | Sep 9 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | PS4/PS5 | $14.99 | $59.99 | 75% | Sep 9 |
| Hogwarts Legacy | PS5 | $10.49 | $69.99 | 85% | Sep 9 |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | PS5 | $37.49 | $49.99 | 25% | Sep 9 |
| Assassin's Creed Shadows | PS5 | $31.49 | $69.99 | 55% | Sep 9 |
Why These Made the Cut
- Battlefield 6 just launched this year, so seeing it at half price is genuinely rare. This is the first discount the game has taken, and $35 for a brand-new AAA shooter is the kind of drop that usually takes a lot longer to show up.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 is still one of the best games ever made, and $14.99 is bargain-bin pricing for a title people happily paid full freight for at launch. If you somehow haven't played it, stop reading and go buy it.
- Hogwarts Legacy at 85% off is the steepest cut on a premium title in the whole sale. Ten bucks and change for a game that sold millions at $70 is hard to argue with.
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of 2026's critical darlings, and it almost never goes on sale. Even a modest 25% off is worth grabbing before it climbs back up.
- Assassin's Creed Shadows is a recent, full-size AAA release, and 55% off gets you a massive open-world game for around $31.
Push Square notes that every game on its curated Gamescom list is at its lowest price point, with some setting new all-time lows in this sale. Worth a look if you want the full haul.
Game Pass Additions This Week
A few notable titles hit Game Pass during the coverage window:
| Game | Date | Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War | Sep 8 | Console, PC, Cloud |
| The Royal Writ | Sep 10 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud |
| Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage | Sep 10 | Series X|S, PC, Cloud |
Black Ops Cold War is the headliner here, landing across Ultimate, PC, and Premium tiers. Looking further out, Game Pass has Dune: Awakening (Sep 22) and day-one Minecraft Dungeons 2 (Sep 29) coming later this month.
Games Leaving This Week
Ten games leave Xbox Game Pass on September 15. If any of these are in your backlog, finish them now (Game Pass members get 20% off to keep them before they go):
- Cyberpunk 2077 (the big one, only added back in March)
- Frostpunk 2
- Dead Cells
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
- Commandos: Origins
- Cricket 24
- Mullet Madjack
- Spiritfarer
- Superliminal
- Train Sim World 5
On the PlayStation side, 10 PS Plus Extra/Premium catalog titles also leave on September 15, with Persona 5 Tactica as the notable departure. Play those before the cutoff.
Platform Breakdown
PlayStation Store: Gamescom 2026 Sale (ENDS SEPT 9)
This is the marquee event of the week. Up to 85% off across 2,000+ games officially, with independent trackers counting nearly 5,000 offers once you add in DLC and bundles. It's been live since late August, and it ends September 9, so the clock is real.
| Game | Sale Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield 6 | $34.99 | $69.99 | 50% |
| Hogwarts Legacy | $10.49 | $69.99 | 85% |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | $14.99 | $59.99 | 75% |
| Assassin's Creed Shadows | $31.49 | $69.99 | 55% |
| Back 4 Blood | $5.99 | $59.99 | 90% |
| BioShock: The Collection | $9.99 | $49.99 | 80% |
| Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden | $17.99 | $59.99 | 70% |
| Metro Exodus | $4.49 | $29.99 | 85% |
| Bloodborne | $9.99 | $19.99 | 50% |
| Horizon Forbidden West | $29.99 | ~$49.99 | 40% |
Last chance callout: Sony has swapped and added deals mid-promotion before (it happened during the last Summer Sale), so a few prices may shift before the 9th. If you see the number you want, don't gamble on it sticking around.
Nintendo eShop: 2026 Blockbuster Sale (ENDS ~SEPT 9/10)
Nintendo's big one runs across roughly 4,000 games, with plenty of third-party titles topping 80% off and a few rare cuts on first-party stuff. The end date is region-dependent, landing around September 9 at 11:59 PM PT / early September 10 for most, though some regions list a later date. Check your local eShop.
| Game | Sale Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | ~$29.73 | 69% |
| Hogwarts Legacy | ~$32.44 | 60% |
| Sonic X Shadow Generations | ~$22.30 | 63% |
| Gloomhaven | ~$21.89 | 64% |
| Dead Cells | ~$15.20 | 61% |
Note: these figures come from price-tracker data. Confirm the exact price on your regional eShop before buying, since Nintendo's US dollar figures can differ.
Steam: Weeklong Sale
Steam's Weeklong Sale is still going with roughly 8,000 deals and discounts topping 95%. Currently featured picks include Terraria (fresh off its "Bigger and Boulder" update), Project Zomboid, and a Steam key for Crimson Desert Enhanced Edition at up to 43% off. Weeklong sales refresh about every week, so treat this as a moving target.
Coming up: Steam's Programming Fest kicks off September 10 with free demos and trials, and the Steam Autumn Sale runs October 1 through 8 if you'd rather wait for the big one.
Quick Answers
What's the best deal this week?
For a marquee title, Battlefield 6 at $34.99 (50% off) is the standout because it's the first discount this 2026 launch has ever taken. For pure value, Red Dead Redemption 2 at $14.99 (75% off) is unbeatable. Both are in the PlayStation Gamescom Sale and both end September 9.
When do these sales end?
The PlayStation Gamescom Sale ends September 9. The Nintendo Blockbuster Sale ends around September 9 or 10 depending on your region. Steam's Weeklong Sale refreshes roughly every week.
What's coming to Game Pass?
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (Sep 8), plus The Royal Writ and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage (both Sep 10). Later this month: Dune: Awakening (Sep 22) and day-one Minecraft Dungeons 2 (Sep 29).
What's leaving Game Pass?
Ten games on September 15, headlined by Cyberpunk 2077, Frostpunk 2, and Dead Cells. Members get 20% off to buy them before they leave.
What's free on PS Plus this month?
The Essential games are MLB The Show 26, Sniper Elite: Resistance, Chained Echoes, and Wobbly Life. Claim them by October 6.
Track These Deals Automatically
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Prices verified as of September 7, 2026. Some regional pricing may vary. Always confirm final pricing before purchase.