“Why this sale is different from the others” – Steam’s new plan for the end-of-year rush
Many PC gamers are familiar with the problem: fall sales and winter sales are traditionally so close together that you usually ignore one of them. Valve has responded by bringing forward the 2025 fall sale. This creates space for something new in November for the first time – a dedicated Black Friday sale, which is shorter but focuses specifically on current titles.
It is precisely this focus that makes the promotion exciting. Instead of the usual collection of older classics, there are numerous 2025 releases that many people had not even considered for deals. Some of the discounts are surprisingly significant. A good example is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which has reached its lowest Steam price to date at $23.99. The newly released Battlefield 6 has also already dropped to €59.49 – an unusually early discount for a shooter of this magnitude.
The list of new games goes on: “Dying Light: The Beast,” the hotly debated “Oblivion Remastered,” “The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered,” and “Doom: The Dark Ages” are among the most notable offers. It’s particularly noteworthy that many of these have been on the market for less than six months. This makes this sale a rare opportunity – especially for genre fans who have a lot of catching up to do in 2025.
“The underrated highlights” – Why it’s especially worth browsing now
In addition to the blockbusters, the sale also includes deals that are easy to overlook. For example, if you’re waiting for the upcoming Octopath Traveler 0, you can get the perfect backstories: Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 are each available for $23.99, making them some of the best JRPG deals of the season.
In addition, there are current fan favorites such as “Spider-Man: Remastered,” “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,” and “Hogwarts Legacy,” which have once again been heavily discounted. Many of these are considered particularly impressive in terms of graphics or storytelling – bargain titles that are well worth picking up when the price is right.
An often overlooked aspect: Valve is also lowering hardware prices. The Steam Deck (basic version) is available with a 20% discount for €335.20. The larger models are not included, but for many, the entry-level version is perfectly adequate – especially for indie fans or gamers who finally want to take their library with them on the go.
So if you’re not sure which one is right for you, take a look at the large offer page. The mix of top releases, strong repeaters, and a handheld deal makes this first Black Friday sale on Steam unexpectedly attractive. For one week, browse, compare, and strike – before prices go back up.
