The biggest PC buying window of the year just opened. Steam Summer Sale 2026 went live on June 25 at 10:00 AM Pacific, and Valve has once again turned the back half of June into a budget-killer.
D-Day Info
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Start | June 25, 2026, 10:00 AM PT |
| End | July 9, 2026, 10:00 AM PT |
| Days remaining (as of today) | 11 days |
| Participating titles | 4,000+ |
| Average discount | ~45% |
| Common discount tiers | 50%, 57%, 75% |
| Max discount | 90% (Steamworks platform-wide cap) |
| Flash sales | None — removed in 2015, prices fixed for the full run |
There's no "today only" urgency anymore. Daily rotating deals disappeared from Steam Summer Sales back in 2015, so whatever price you see on day one is the same price waiting on July 8. No structural reason to rush — but no reason to skip it either.
Cyberpunk 2077 — Night City after dark, 70% off
Price Comparison — Four Headline Deals
| Game | Regular Price | Sale Price | Discount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | $59.99 | $17.99 | -70% | Matched on GOG |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | $39.99 | ~$4 | -90% | Near all-time-low territory |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | $59.99 | ~$15 | -75% | Rockstar's open world |
| Dead Space (2023 remake) | $59.99 | $5.99 | -90% | All-time low, biggest cut in two years |
Dead Space is the standout. EA pushed the price down further for this sale, landing it at an all-time-low $5.99 — undercutting its previous best offer by $3.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — a GOTY classic for roughly $4
Edition Comparison — Cyberpunk 2077
| Edition | Contents | Regular Price | Sale Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base game | Base game only | $59.99 | $17.99 | -70% |
| Phantom Liberty (DLC) | Expansion only | $29.99 | $17.99 | -40% |
| Ultimate Edition | Base game + Phantom Liberty | $89.98 | $35.99 | -60% |
New players get plenty of value out of the base game alone at 70% off, but anyone planning to see the story through should grab the Ultimate Edition — it beats buying both pieces separately. Phantom Liberty adds a new district and an espionage storyline headlined by Idris Elba as FIA agent Solomon Reed.
Red Dead Redemption 2 — down to $15 for the open-world western
Other Deals Worth Noting
- ▶No Man's Sky — $59.99 → $24
- ▶Dead by Daylight — $19.99 → $8
- ▶Return to Monkey Island — $24.99 → $7.49
- ▶Sid Meier's Civilization VI — $59.99 → $5.99 (-90%)
- ▶Case of the Golden Idol + Rise of the Golden Idol — both entries discounted together
The older the catalog title, the deeper the cut tends to run. New 2026 releases like Gothic 1 Remake, Resident Evil Requiem, and Crimson Desert are stuck at 10-20% for their first-ever discount, courtesy of Valve's release-cooldown rules.
Similar Deals to Check Out
If Dead Space (survival horror) or Cyberpunk 2077 (open-world RPG) is already in your cart, these neighboring genres are worth a wishlist pass while the sale is live.
| If you grabbed | Browse this genre too |
|---|---|
| Dead Space | Survival horror at large |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | Open-world RPGs |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | Open-world action-adventure |
| The Witcher 3 | Story-driven RPGs |
Discount percentages can shift in real time on the Steam store page, so double-check the final price before you check out.
Buying Guide
- 1Triage your wishlist first. Prices are locked through July 9, so there's no rush — but a wishlist sweep is the most efficient starting point.
- 2Compare bundles against individual purchases. As with Cyberpunk 2077, the combined edition often beats buying pieces separately.
- 3Check GOG and Epic too. The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 sometimes carry matching or deeper cuts off Steam.
- 4Lower your expectations for 2026 releases. New titles are capped at small discounts by policy — hold out for fall or winter sales if you're chasing a deal on something recent.
GamePeak Take
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Steam Summer Sale 2026 |
| Window | June 25 – July 9 (PT) |
| Average discount | ~45%, capped at 90% |
| Record price | Dead Space at $5.99 (all-time low) |
| Top picks | Witcher 3 (~$4), Dead Space ($5.99), RDR2 (~$15), Cyberpunk 2077 ($17.99) |
| What's next | Social Deduction Fest and Train Fest in July, a cyberpunk theme in August, horror in October |
This sale leans less on flashy new releases and more on a simple pitch: proven classics at bargain prices. With 11 days still on the clock, there's no reason to rush the wishlist.