The 2025 Steam Autumn Sale has made its debut a couple of months earlier than in previous years, a strategic move to avoid the congestion that often occurs with the Winter Sale. Historically, the two major seasonal sales were separated by a mere few weeks, with the 2024 Autumn Sale concluding on December 4 and the Winter Sale commencing just eleven days later on December 15. This overlap created a rather overwhelming shopping experience for gamers.
Introducing the Black Friday Sale
In a surprising twist, Valve has embraced the spirit of e-commerce by launching its inaugural Black Friday Sale. This marks a significant shift in their sales strategy, ensuring that gamers have ample opportunities to snag discounts throughout the holiday season.
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is available at an enticing 60% discount, now priced at /£22/€24, marking its lowest price point on Steam to date.
- Battlefield 6, one of the year’s most anticipated titles, is on sale for .49/£51/€59.49, offering a modest 15% discount shortly after its release.
- Dying Light: The Beast is also featured, now at /£40/€48 with a 20% reduction.
- Arc Raiders, a standout title priced at , remains a solid investment even at its regular price.
For those seeking budget-friendly options, First Encounter Assault Recon, affectionately known as FEAR, is available for just /£1.39/€1.79. This includes the base game along with the Extraction Point and Perseus Mandate DLCs, although the latter may not be necessary for a fulfilling experience. PC Gamer’s Scott Tanner recently highlighted that even two decades later, FEAR remains a benchmark in gaming excellence, bolstered by a recent fan patch that enhances its compatibility with modern PCs.
Additionally, the base model Steam Deck, specifically the 256GB LCD variant, is seeing a 20% discount, bringing its price down to 9/£279. Hardware expert Jeremy Laird previously noted that this price point makes it an exceptional choice for entry-level portable PC gaming.
In summary, this year’s Black Friday Sale presents a diverse array of new and classic games, alongside hardware options, all wrapped in a festive display of consumerism that is hard to resist. The first-ever Steam Black Friday Sale will run until December 1, paving the way for the upcoming Steam Winter Sale, which is set to begin on December 18.
