Spring has sprung (I’m so sorry) and the new season has brought along a massive sale over on PlayStation’s digital storefront. From now until April 14th, gamers can take advantage of discounts that go beyond the marketed cap of seventy-five percent. Sony has marked down hundreds of games as part of this sale, but there are a few can’t-miss offerings that deserve special attention.
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Deluxe Edition
Destiny 2 kicked off a new expansion back in February, The Witch Queen, that features one of the best stories the ongoing shooter has ever had. With a new location, new enemies, and a tantalizing ending that sets up further stories, The Witch Queen is a can’t miss experience for any Destiny fan. The Deluxe Edition is the best way to go with this expansion, as it also comes loaded with bonus content, including the next four, in-game seasons. Originally priced at $79.99 USD, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Deluxe Edition has a 15% discount, bringing its current price down to $69.79 USD.
Batman: Arkham Collection
One of the best superhero game franchises in history, Rocksteady’s Arkham series is an easy sell as part of this sale, and might just be the best pick of the bunch. All three of the Rocksteady developed titles are part of this collection: Batman: Arkham Asylum; Batman: Arkham City; and Batman: Arkham Knight. The collection usually goes for $59.99 USD, but it has a whopping 85% discount as part of the Spring Sale, bringing the total price down to just $8.99 USD.
Ghost Of Tsushima: Director’s Cut
Ghost of Tsushima was a smash hit when it first dropped in 2020 for the PlayStation 4 and received further critical acclaim when it released a Director’s cut last year that added PlayStation 5 support and the Iki Island expansion. Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut normally retails for $69.99 USD for the PlayStation 5, but a 29% discount brings that total down to $49.69USD during this sale.
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Marvel’s Spider-Man is often heralded as the greatest superhero video game of all time, and this praise is well-deserved. Sony knew they needed to have a heavy hitter to launch alongside the PlayStation 5, and Insomniac Games delivered with Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, a smaller, more focused story that centers on the new Spider-Man, Miles Morales. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, normally $49.99 USD, is currently available for $29.99 USD with a 40% discount.
XCOM 2 Collection
XCOM 2 is widely regarded as one of the best tactical video games ever made, offering an incredible range of customization that means no two campaigns will ever be the same. Over the years, XCOM 2 has received a number of DLC packs and a sizable expansion called The War of the Chosen. All of this content is bundled in the XCOM 2 Collection, a $99.99 USD bundle that players can buy right now for just $6.99 USD, which comes out to a staggering 93% discount.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
For those gamers lucky enough to own a PlayStation 5, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has also received a noticeable markdown for the Spring Sale. This current-gen exclusive sequel brings the fan-favorite Lombax back to consoles with a new adventure that takes him and his robotic pal across the multiverse. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart normally retails for $69.99 USD, but with a 29% discount, fans can pick up this critical darling for just $49.69 USD.
Returnal
Another PlayStation 5 exclusive, Returnal garnered numerous Game of the Year nominations and awards in 2021, and it was such a success that PlayStation acquired its developer, Housemarque, shortly after the game’s release. Recently, the game received a sizable update that added two-player co-op and an endless mode that challenges players to get as far as possible without dying. Now, gamers can get their hands on this challenging, arcade-shooter for just $49.69 USD, a 29% discount from its normal price of $69.99 USD.
Demon’s Souls
Bluepoint’s ambitious remake of the FromSoftware’s 2009 hit was well-received by both fans and critics, serving as a strong launch title for the PlayStation 5. WIth Elden Ring dominating the gaming world at the moment, new initiates to the FromSoft formula can pick up Demon’s Souls to discover where the entire phenomenon began. Demon’s Souls is currently on sale for $39.89 USD, a 43% markdown from its usual price of $69.99 USD.
Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition
While not the most substantial discount of the bunch, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition is a must-play title that’s a steal at just $9.99 USD during this sale. The Complete Edition comes with the full game and its DLC expansion, The Frozen Wilds, along with a few other digital goodies. With the stellar Horizon Forbidden West now out, there’s never been a better time to jump into the series.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 10th Anniversary Edition
What is old becomes new again. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the greatest video games ever made, but the original title hasn’t aged all that well since it was first released back in 2011. But Skyrim withstands the test of time, and Bethesda released an updated version of the game last for modern-gen consoles. But visual and performance improvements aren’t all this new release offers: every DLC expansion is included along with a curated selection of some of the best mods the game has received over its ten years of existence. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 10th Anniversary Edition is on sale for $29.99 USD, a 40% discount from the regular price of $49.99 USD.
These are just a few of the highlights from PlayStation’s Spring Sale, and there are over a thousand heavily discounted titles included in the markdown. A new season brings new gaming opportunities, and whether you’re looking to pick up a recent hit or one of gaming’s modern classics, now is definitely the time to buy.
