Steam Summer Sale 2026 Launches with Major Discounts
The Steam Summer Sale 2026 is now live, offering "deep-ass discounts" on thousands of PC games. Valve's annual sale event officially began on June 25 and will run until July 9, according to the company's promotional trailer. The event is a PC-exclusive promotion, running independently of major console storefronts.
The sale promises major price cuts across a vast library of titles, from recent AAA releases to indie gems. In its announcement, Valve emphasized the scale of the discounts available throughout the two-week event.
Alongside the game discounts, the sale features new collectible stickers and items in the Steam Points Shop for profile customization. The event provides a central hub for PC players to expand their libraries before concluding on July 9.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Leads RPG Deals with New Content
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is headlining the Steam Summer Sale's RPG deals, available for a major discount and bolstered by a new free quest. According to PC Gamer, the base game is currently priced at $24, while the Royal Edition, which includes three DLC story packs, is available for $32.
The sale coincides with a new update from developer Warhorse Studios. The studio has released a patch containing bug fixes and has introduced a free new quest titled "A Jester's Visit." The quest begins, according to the report, with a "peculiar Jester" appearing outside the Hangman's Halter Tavern to announce a "strange new game."
This deep discount follows the game's critical acclaim; PC Gamer's review scored it 90% and called it "a new RPG classic." The publication also noted that playing the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance is not a prerequisite, as the sequel's story has "almost nothing to do with the original" and is designed for new players.
Top AAA Discounts: Mass Effect and Red Dead Redemption 2
The 2026 Steam Summer Sale is offering some of its deepest-ever discounts on major AAA franchises, with standout deals including Mass Effect Legendary Edition at 92% off and Red Dead Redemption 2 at 75% off.
According to the sale listings, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is available for $4.79 / £4 / €4.79, representing a 92% discount on the complete remastered trilogy. Similarly, Red Dead Redemption 2 has been discounted by 75%, bringing its price to $15 / £15 / €15. This deal positions Rockstar's epic western as a major alternative for players awaiting other highly anticipated releases.
Another major title receiving a massive price cut is Ghostwire: Tokyo, which is listed at 90% off for $6 / £5 / €6. The action-adventure game, noted as a "low-key banger" in sale coverage, joins the ranks of AAA titles with discounts exceeding 75%.
These flagship discounts underscore the scale of the Steam Summer Sale, which promises "deep-ass discounts" on thousands of games. The sale event runs from June 25 until July 9.
Indie Gems and Points Shop Rewards
Beyond major RPGs and AAA blockbusters, the Steam Summer Sale 2026 offers significant discounts on acclaimed indie titles and new Steam Points Shop rewards.
Notable indie deals include Fields of Mistria at 20% off ($11.19), Mewgenics at 25% off ($22.49), and Herdling at 50% off ($12.49). According to a sale roundup, Fields of Mistria is described as "an already excellent farm sim" preparing for its full 1.0 launch in August. Mewgenics is noted as a "relatively new and great game," while Herdling also has a free demo available.
The sale's meta-features include new collectible stickers and items in the Steam Points Shop. These points, earned by purchasing games, can be spent to customize user profiles and chat messages, according to the sale announcement.
The sale event, which launched June 25 and runs until July 9, provides a final opportunity for players to expand their libraries with smaller, highly-rated experiences before the seasonal event concludes.