Sony’s PlayStation Store Summer Sale is live through August 12, 2026, with the first offer refresh landing on July 27. Sony’s announcement promoted savings of up to 75%, although some individual US Store listings checked for this guide showed deeper reductions, including NBA 2K26 at 90% off. Several standout full games are already below $20 on the US store.
This guide compares 15 verified full-game picks on the official US PlayStation Store — not key shops, not grey-market listings. Every price below was checked on July 21, 2026. UK and European prices differ by country, individual offers can end early, and the July 27 refresh will replace some current deals with new ones.
If you mainly shop on PC, see our Steam sale survival guide and live PC deals desk. Console giveaway listings live separately on free console games.
Quick answer
- Best overall low-price single-player deal: STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor — strong AAA campaign at a tiny summer price.
- Best game below $10: NBA 2K26 for PS5 — lowest entry on this list, but annual-series caveats apply.
- Best co-op pick: It Takes Two — built for two players, not solo padding.
- Best open-world value: Red Dead Redemption 2 — enormous world under $15, but this listing is the PS4 edition (PS5-compatible via backward compatibility, not a native PS5 build).
- Best modern RPG under $20: Cyberpunk 2077 — base game only; Phantom Liberty is separate.
- Best racing pick: Gran Turismo 7 — cross-gen PS4 and PS5 entitlement on the listing we verified.
The overall Summer Sale runs through August 12, but individual offers in this guide may end earlier. Many listings checked on July 21 showed an offer end time of July 30 at 06:59 UTC. Verify the timer on the official product page before purchasing.
Sale dates
According to the official PlayStation Blog announcement, the Summer Sale began July 15, 2026, refreshes July 27, 2026, and the overall promotion ends August 12, 2026 at 23:59 in your local PDT/BST/JST window. Sony also notes that some deals can leave before August 12 and that the July 27 refresh will replace certain offers with new ones.
That timing matters for two reasons. First, a game that looks cheap today may disappear on July 27 or earlier if its individual timer runs out. Second, waiting for the refresh is not a guarantee of a better price — Sony has not promised that any specific title will drop further. Check each product page for its own end date and edition name before checkout.
Regional pricing is another reason to open the official listing. US dollar amounts in this article do not translate directly to UK or EU checkout prices, and PlayStation Plus tiers can change the price you actually pay when a listing shows an extra member discount.
Comparison table
| Game | Platform / edition | Was | Now | Discount | Offer ends | Best for | Biggest catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NBA 2K26 | PS5 standard (cross-buy PS4) | $69.99 | $6.99 | 90% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Cheapest major sports release | MyTEAM/MyCAREER optional spending |
| Jedi: Survivor | PS5 standard full game | $69.99 | $10.49 | 85% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Best low-cost AAA story | Not the cross-gen Fallen Order bundle |
| It Takes Two | PS4 and PS5 cross-buy | $39.99 | $11.99 | 70% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Co-op nights | Requires a partner for the full game |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | PS4 edition (BC on PS5) | $59.99 | $14.99 | 75% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Open-world value | Native PS5 edition this is not |
| Mortal Kombat 1 | PS5 standard | $49.99 | $14.99 | 70% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Fighting under $15 | Extra fighters/editions cost more |
| PGA TOUR 2K25 | PS5 standard | $39.99 | $17.99 | 55% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Golf alternative | Narrower audience than mainstream sports |
| Modern Warfare II | Cross-gen bundle (PS4+PS5) | $69.99 | $19.59 | 72% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Recognizable shooter | Not the newest Call of Duty |
| GTA Trilogy | Definitive Edition PS4+PS5 | $59.99 | $19.79 | 67% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Three classic campaigns | No GTA V, Online or GTA VI |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | PS5 base game | $49.99 | $19.99 | 60% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Modern RPG | Phantom Liberty sold separately |
| Gran Turismo 7 | PS4 and PS5 cross-gen | $69.99 | $29.39 | 58% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Racing sim | Do not confuse with cheaper PS4-only SKU |
| Arma Reforger | PS5 standard | $39.99 | $27.99 | 30% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Tactical sandbox | Steep learning curve |
| Elden Ring Nightreign | PS4 and PS5 | $39.99 | $29.99 | 25% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Co-op action | Standalone spin-off, not Elden Ring |
| Space Marine 2 | PS5 standard | $69.99 | $20.99 | 70% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Co-op shooter value | Online modes need active community |
| Borderlands 4 | PS5 standard full game | $69.99 | $34.99 | 50% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Looter-shooter | Verify standard, not Deluxe |
| Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO | PS5 standard | $69.99 | $34.99 | 50% | Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC | Anime fighter | Extra roster content may be paid |
Best deals under $20
Eight picks on this list currently sit below $20 on the US store, which makes them the easiest impulse checks — but cheap only matters if you will actually play the edition listed.
For solo story value, Jedi: Survivor is the headline. Cyberpunk 2077 and GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition stretch your budget in different directions: one is a single modern RPG, the other is three remastered open-world campaigns. Red Dead Redemption 2 still offers exceptional hours-per-dollar, provided you accept the PS4 listing and backward-compatible performance on PS5.
Co-op buyers should prioritize It Takes Two before anything else in this price band. Shooter fans who want a familiar franchise name can look at Modern Warfare II, but read the live service notes on the product page before assuming your preferred mode is still populated.
Sports buyers get a stark split: NBA 2K26 is the lowest absolute price on the entire list, while PGA TOUR 2K25 is the better fit if you specifically want golf rather than basketball. Mortal Kombat 1 rounds out the sub-$20 group for fighting fans who only need the base roster.
Best deals from $20 to $35
This mid band is where the sale mixes newer releases with heavier AAA catalog titles.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is the most straightforward co-op shooter value here: a recent PS5 release with a steep discount and a clear campaign-plus-co-op pitch. Gran Turismo 7 is the racing recommendation, but only on the cross-gen listing priced at $29.39 — the separate PS4-only SKU was cheaper in some storefront views and does not include the same PS5 entitlement wording.
Arma Reforger and Elden Ring Nightreign appeal to very different players. Arma is a sandbox military sim with a smaller discount but a distinct niche; Nightreign is a cooperative action spin-off that should not be mistaken for the original Elden Ring open world. At the top of the band, Borderlands 4 and Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO are newer full-game purchases — verify you are buying the standard edition, not a Deluxe upgrade or character pack.
The 15 recommendations
Each entry below links to the verified US PlayStation Store listing we checked on July 21, 2026. Open the product page to confirm the edition name, current price and individual offer timer before checkout.
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1. NBA 2K26 for PS5 — $6.99 (90% off)
The verified listing is NBA 2K26 for PS5 at $6.99, down from $69.99. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC on the listing checked July 21. This is the standard edition with PS4 cross-entitlement, not the Superstar or SLAM premium packages.
Why it stands out: no other major annual sports release on this list is cheaper right now. Who should buy: players who already enjoy NBA 2K’s MyCAREER or MyTEAM loops and want the current roster cheap. Who should skip: anyone allergic to optional virtual currency and season passes — the base game is inexpensive, the modes are not.
Limitation: online play requires PlayStation Plus, and the product page lists substantial optional in-game purchases.
2. STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor — PS5 — $10.49 (85% off)
Link the PS5 standard full game, not the Deluxe Upgrade or cross-gen bundle with Fallen Order, unless you specifically want both games. Verified price: $10.49 from $69.99. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC on the listing checked July 21.
This is the strongest single-player value on the list: a full AAA action-adventure with exploration, multiple planets and lightsaber build variety. Skip it if you wanted a shorter arcade experience — Survivor is a proper campaign. Performance complaints appear in user reviews; check recent patches if that worries you.
3. It Takes Two — PS4 and PS5 — $11.99 (70% off)
It Takes Two PS4 and PS5 is $11.99, reduced from $39.99. One purchase includes both console versions. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
Hazelight built the game exclusively for two players. Friend’s Pass lets a partner join without owning the full game, but you still need someone willing to play the entire adventure with you. Online co-op requires PS Plus. Not a solo recommendation.
4. Red Dead Redemption 2 — PS4 edition — $14.99 (75% off)
The verified product is Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS4 at $14.99 from $59.99. It includes Story Mode and access to Red Dead Online on the listing Sony shows today. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
On PS5 this runs through backward compatibility — it is not a native PS5 edition. The value proposition is enormous world density for the money. The catch is platform clarity: expect last-gen visuals and check whether you care about Red Dead Online at all.
5. Mortal Kombat 1 — PS5 — $14.99 (70% off)
Mortal Kombat 1 standard on PS5 is $14.99 from $49.99. Extra characters, Kombat Pack content and bundle editions are separate SKUs — we left the Elder God Bundle off this list because it overlaps heavily with buying the base game here. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
Great for fighting-game fans who mainly want the core roster cheap. Less ideal if you already know you want the complete character lineup; those costs add up quickly.
6. PGA TOUR 2K25 — $17.99 (55% off)
PGA TOUR 2K25 is $17.99 from $39.99 on the standard PS5 listing we verified. Clubhouse Pass seasons and cosmetic packs remain optional paid layers. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
Buy if you want a modern golf sim on a budget. Skip if you do not already enjoy the pacing of round-based sports sims — this is not an arcade golf pick-up.
7. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II — Cross-Gen Bundle — $19.59 (72% off)
Use the Cross-Gen Bundle listing at $19.59 from $69.99. It includes PS4 and PS5 entitlements for Modern Warfare II specifically — not Black Ops 6, not Modern Warfare III. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
The campaign provides the clearest solo value. Special Ops and multiplayer rely on online services, and PlayStation Plus is required for online play. Treat the campaign as the safer reason to buy if long-term multiplayer activity is uncertain.
8. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition — $19.79 (67% off)
GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition costs $19.79, down from $59.99, on the PS4 and PS5 cross-buy listing. You get remastered GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas — not GTA V, not GTA Online and not GTA VI. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
Strong value if you want nostalgia in one package. Skip if you expected Los Santos or a single definitive open-world — this is three older campaigns with remaster quirks some players still dislike.
9. Cyberpunk 2077 — PS5 base game — $19.99 (60% off)
Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 is $19.99 from $49.99 for the standard full game. Phantom Liberty and Ultimate Edition bundles are different store items with different prices. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
Night City is the best modern RPG deal under $20 here after the post-launch overhaul. Skip if you wanted the expansion in the same purchase — confirm the edition name on the page before paying.
10. Gran Turismo 7 — cross-gen PS4 and PS5 — $29.39 (58% off)
Link Gran Turismo 7 with PS4 and PS5 entitlement at $29.39 from $69.99. Sony also sells a cheaper PS4-focused SKU; that is not the same product page and does not advertise the same cross-gen entitlement wording. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
Excellent if you want GT’s campaign, car collection and Sport mode on both consoles. Less compelling if you only wanted the lowest possible price and never plan to play on PS5.
11. Arma Reforger — PS5 — $27.99 (30% off)
Arma Reforger is $27.99 from $39.99. The discount is modest compared with older catalog titles, but the game occupies a unique tactical sandbox space on console. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
Buy if you want large-scale cooperative military scenarios and do not mind learning Arma’s systems. Skip if you wanted a straightforward arcade shooter — this is slower, systems-heavy and less hand-holding.
12. Elden Ring Nightreign — PS4 and PS5 — $29.99 (25% off)
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is $29.99, reduced from $39.99, on the cross-gen listing. It is a cooperative action spin-off with roguelike structure — not the original Elden Ring campaign. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
A good pick for players who want FromSoftware combat with friends in shorter sessions. Skip if you have not finished Elden Ring and expected more open-world expansion content under that name.
13. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 — PS5 — $20.99 (70% off)
We chose Space Marine 2 instead of the Mortal Kombat Elder God Bundle because the bundle duplicated fighting-game value already covered by Mortal Kombat 1. Verified price: $20.99 from $69.99. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
This is a native PS5 action title with campaign co-op and horde combat. Persistent online modes depend on ongoing player interest, so treat the story and 3-player co-op as the main reason to buy.
14. Borderlands 4 — PS5 standard — $34.99 (50% off)
Borderlands 4 standard edition is $34.99 from $69.99. Super Deluxe and upgrade listings cost more and include content you may not want. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
Best looter-shooter option in this sale if you enjoy the series’ humor and build crafting. Skip if you dislike repetitive loot loops or expected a deeper discount on a newer release.
15. Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO — PS5 — $34.99 (50% off)
DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO matches Borderlands 4 at $34.99 from $69.99 on the standard PS5 listing. Ultimate Edition and add-on fighters are separate purchases. Offer ends: Jul 30, 2026 at 06:59 UTC.
Excellent for anime fighting fans who want large roster battles and arena destruction. Less ideal if you only dabble in fighters — roster DLC can tempt spending beyond the base game.
Buy now or wait?
Buy now only when the verified price already matches what you would happily pay for a game you intend to install soon. Sony has confirmed that some current offers will be replaced on July 27, but it has not promised deeper cuts on any specific title.
Waiting makes sense when you are on the fence, when you already own a similar game in your backlog, or when the edition on sale is not the one you wanted. There is no reliable way to predict whether Jedi: Survivor, Cyberpunk or Gran Turismo 7 will be cheaper after the refresh — they may simply leave the promotion.
If nothing on this list fits, waiting for the second wave is reasonable. If one game is already on your wishlist at a verified price, delaying purely for speculation is often how summer sales turn into missed purchases.
Best deal by player type
| Player type | Start here | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Solo story player | STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor | Lowest-cost AAA campaign with clear beginning and end |
| Co-op player | It Takes Two | Purpose-built two-player design |
| Open-world fan | Red Dead Redemption 2 | Massive world under $15 on PS4 |
| RPG fan | Cyberpunk 2077 | Modern RPG under $20 on PS5 |
| Racing fan | Gran Turismo 7 cross-gen | Full sim on the verified PS4+PS5 listing |
| Fighting-game fan | Mortal Kombat 1 | Cheapest way into MK1 on PS5 |
| Competitive shooter player | Modern Warfare II cross-gen | Recognizable franchise below $20 |
| Under $10 budget | NBA 2K26 | Lowest verified price on the list |
| Under $20 budget | Jedi: Survivor or Cyberpunk 2077 | Best story vs RPG split |
| Most content for the money | GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition | Three full campaigns in one purchase |
FAQ
When does the PlayStation Summer Sale 2026 end?
The overall promotion runs through August 12, 2026 at 23:59 in your local sale timezone, according to Sony’s official blog post. Individual games can end earlier — always read the timer on the product page.
When does the Summer Sale refresh?
Sony refreshes the sale on July 27, 2026, replacing some current offers with new ones. Games you see today are not guaranteed to remain after that date.
What is the best PS5 deal below $20?
For raw single-player value, STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor at $10.49 is the strongest pick we verified. Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are close behind for RPG and open-world players respectively.
Are PlayStation Store prices the same in every country?
No. This article uses US PlayStation Store prices checked on July 21, 2026. UK, EU and other regions use different currency, tax and sometimes different discount percentages.
Do I need PlayStation Plus to buy these offers?
No — sale prices are store purchases you keep on your account. PlayStation Plus is required for online multiplayer on many of these games, and some listings show extra member discounts or cloud-streaming notes.
Can PS4 games from the sale be played on PS5?
Many PS4 listings run on PS5 through backward compatibility, including Red Dead Redemption 2. Cross-gen bundles such as It Takes Two, Modern Warfare II and Gran Turismo 7 include explicit PS4 and PS5 entitlements on their official pages. Native PS5 editions are labeled separately.
Are sale purchases permanent?
Digital purchases remain tied to your PlayStation account subject to Sony’s license terms. They are not rental access, but platform and regional rules still apply.
Can individual deals end before August 12?
Yes. Sony states that certain deals can end before the overall sale closes. Treat the August 12 date as the outer window, not a promise that every game stays discounted that long.
Conclusion
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor is the strongest low-cost single-player buy we verified. It Takes Two remains the easiest co-op recommendation if you have a partner. Red Dead Redemption 2 delivers exceptional open-world hours for the money, provided you understand it is the PS4 edition on PS5. Cyberpunk 2077 is the best modern RPG under $20, and Gran Turismo 7 is the racing pick on the cross-gen listing — not the cheaper PS4-only SKU.
If none of these fit your taste, waiting for the July 27 refresh is sensible. When you do buy, open the official product page, confirm the edition name, and compare it with the prices in this guide on the day you checkout.
PC buyers should also compare Epic’s seasonal storefront separately — compare the current Epic Games Store Summer Sale deals for verified US full-game picks on the official Epic store.
