Bethesda’s 40th Anniversary Sale on Steam
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Bethesda has launched an enticing sale on Steam, running until August 13, coinciding with this year’s QuakeCon festivities. This extensive promotion encompasses the entire catalog of the studio, including offerings from its subsidiaries, id Software and Arkane Studios.
Among the highlights of this sale is the recently released Doom: The Dark Ages expansion, Revelations, now available at a 50% discount, bringing the price down to from its usual . For those who may have missed the main game, Dark Ages itself is also seeing a significant reduction, priced at 67% off, or approximately .90. Notably, while some reviews have been lukewarm regarding the base game, staff writer Morgan Park suggests that Revelations effectively redeems the overall experience.
Beyond Revelations, the sale offers a treasure trove of options that are sure to appeal to a wide audience. For instance, the iconic Skyrim is available for just , a compelling deal for anyone who has yet to experience this classic. As an ardent fan of Arkane, I find their entire catalog available for to be an irresistible offer.
Interestingly, Dark Messiah of Might and Magic remains at its regular price of , seemingly untouched by the sale. This could be attributed to its unique publishing and copyright circumstances. However, purchasing the bundle may still prove to be more economical than acquiring titles individually.
Amidst this celebratory atmosphere, there are underlying concerns. Recent layoffs at Bethesda Game Studios, Zenimax Online, and id Software, coupled with Arkane’s uncertain future, cast a shadow over the festivities. Additionally, it raises eyebrows to see a well-received game like Revelations offered at a 50% discount just one month post-launch. One might expect a more cautious approach to pricing if the game were performing exceptionally well.
