Summary
Xboxis either having the worst year ever and its ship is about to sink, or it’s having a pretty great time as it continues to release exclusives whilePlayStationandNintendoslow things down. It really depends on who you ask and the day you ask them. Whether you’re an Xbox owner or not, there’s a way for you to experience some of the best games its family of studios has to offer for less right now asSteam is running an Xbox publisher sale, and there are a lot of big games available for a heck of a lot less than usual.
The Xbox publisher sale will be live on Steam until May 25, 2025, so provided you’re reading this before then, you’ve still got the chance to take advantage of the platform’s discounted games from Xbox-owned studios such as Ninja Theory and Rare. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice might be the biggest bargain of all included in the sale. Usually $29.99, the original Hellblade is a massive 90 percent off, available for just $2.99 on Steam. I’m sure that’s gotnothing to do with its sequel releasing on May 21.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
WHERE TO PLAY
Join Senua on her journey to Helheim where she’s headed to battle Hela in an attempt to reclaim her late partner’s soul. A short but visually-stunning adventure game that pulls from Norse and Celtic mythology.
One of the reasons some will tell you Xbox is falling apart is because games that were previously exclusive to its platforms have started showing up on rival consoles.GroundedandPentimentare onNintendo Switch, andSea Of Thievessails ontoPS5next week. If you don’t want to wait another week, or you don’t own a PS5, you can grab Rare’s pirate game for $19.99 on Steam, half its usual price, just in time for it to get a fresh injection of players when PlayStation raises its sails in a few days.
Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves is a popular online multiplayer title from Rare. You become a pirate on the vast open seas, plundering loot and battling other players for maritime supremacy. You can complete missions, face fearsome bosses, and more as you aim to become the greatest pirate in history.
Don’t want to travel to hell or become a virtual pirate? There’s a lot more included in Steam’s Xbox publisher sale. In fact, there’s something for just about everyone. The aforementionedPentiment is 40 percent off,Gears 5 is down to just $13.99, and Halo’s Master Chief Collection might be the biggest bargain of all,on sale for just $9.99. That’s the first six Halo games in one package for less than $10. Stop waiting for it to be announced for PS5 and just buy it on PC. You can start playing now and for way less than it will cost if it ever finds its way to PlayStation.
Speaking of PlayStation, while nothing above is included, it’s still not too late to make the most ofthe platform’s Spring Sale. With more than 3,000 games to choose from, the only issue is wading through what’s on offer to find the very best deals. That’s why we’ve done that for you, but the sale ends on April 25, so you’ll need to be quick.
