First PlayStation sale of 2026 has PS5 games from $4 — here’s 15 deals I’d buy now

ARC Raiders screenshot with a Tom's Guide deal tag
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PlayStation Store has launched its first sale of 2026, and it's a big deal. Fittingly called the Holiday Sale, it runs through January 21 and offers savings across a range of the biggest PS5 games of the last 12 months, as well as bargain bin prices on some older, but still excellent, favorites.

Loads of the most popular and critically acclaimed games of 2025 are reduced. That includes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (was $49 now $39), Dispatch (was $29 now $26) and ARC Raiders (was $39 now $31).

Best PlayStation Store deals

Best PS5 game deals right now

  Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 Reload: was $69 now $17 at Amazon
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Atlus's Persona series has a strong pedigree, and this full-fledged remake brings the Persona 3 story to the current console generation so franchise veterans and newcomers can experience it. Part social sim and part JRPG, Persona 3 Reload updates the visuals and incorporates many quality-of-life improvements and new elements, bringing the original tale up to date and making this another must-play RPG.

  Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws: was $69 now $19 at Amazon
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Star Wars Outlaws represents a new frontier for a Galaxy far, far away, as it's the first-ever open-world game set in the iconic sci-fi universe. You play a Han Solo-type named Kay Vess, as you explore various planets and navigate criminal syndicates and the sinister Galactic Empire. The Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition is now just $19 for Black Friday, that's a galaxy-sized deal.

Astro Bot
Astro Bot: was $59 now $39 at Amazon
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Astro Bot is the full-featured follow-up to the PS5 console pack-in game, Astro's Playroom. You play the adorable PlayStation mascot as he travels across more than 50 planets in search of his lost crew. Packed with nods to PlayStation's past, and with some of the most consistently creative platform gameplay on any console, it's a family-friendly game that gives Mario a run for his money.

Kingdom Come Deliverance II
Kingdom Come Deliverance II: was $69 now $29 at Amazon
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Kingdom Come Deliverance II is a vast RPG sequel that sees you once again step into the boots of Henry, a young nobleman on a quest for revenge in medieval Bohemia. Designed to be as immersive as possible, the world reacts to your actions, and most quests can be completed in a myriad of ways. Its more restrictive elements may be off-putting to some players, but if you're looking for a sprawling quest that gives you plenty of freedom, few do it better than KCDII.

  Elden Ring
Elden Ring: was $49 now $29 at Amazon
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A collaboration between developer FromSoftware, the creators of Dark Souls, and acclaimed fantasy author George R. R. Martin, Elden Ring is a stunning open-world action RPG where every victory is hard-fought. You'll die frequently, but the sense of satisfaction that comes after downing a hulking boss after dozens of defeats is practically unmatched in all of gaming. Don't forget to also grab the epic Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for more content.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Limited Edition (Amazon Exclusive)
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Limited Edition (Amazon Exclusive): was $69 now $34 at Amazon
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The 14th major installment in the AC franchise, Assassin's Creed: Shadows, is set in 16th-century Japan during the late Sengoku period. Players experience the enduring conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order through two protagonists: Naoe, a skilled female shinobi, and Yasuke, an African samurai inspired by a real-life historical figure.

Split Fiction
Split Fiction: was $49 now $37 at Amazon
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Split Fiction is a co-op adventure where two writers, Mio and Zoe, get trapped in a chaotic mix of their own stories. One minute, you're dodging cyber ninjas, the next, you're riding dragons. It’s all about teamwork, solving puzzles, and navigating wild genre mashups to escape their own imaginations.

Call of Duty Black Ops 7
Call of Duty Black Ops 7: was $69 now $39 at Amazon
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 might be CoD at its most predictable, but if you're craving the shooter series' brand of fast-paced multiplayer action, you'll find it here in spades. Black Ops 7 is a full package with a cinematic campaign, addictive competitive online, and the fan-favorite Zombies mode.

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds: was $69 now $44 at Amazon
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Mario Kart's biggest rival returns in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This energetic kart racer includes more than 20 beloved Sega characters, and tracks that shift across worlds via Travel Rings. One minute you can be racing through a lush jungle, and then the next on top of a fiery volcano. There's also extensive kart customization to tailor your vehicle to your specific playstyle.


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Rory Mellon
Senior Entertainment Editor (UK)

Rory is a Senior Entertainment Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on gaming and streaming. When he’s not reviewing the latest games, searching for hidden gems on Netflix, or writing hot takes on new gaming hardware, TV shows and movies, he can be found attending music festivals and getting far too emotionally invested in his favorite football team.

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