5 of the best PlayStation deals in the January sales | Gaming | Entertainment
Kick off 2026 with a bang by loading up your PlayStation library while prices are at their lowest this January. Whether you’re a fan of epic RPGs, cinematic action-adventures, or just fancy some multiplayer fun with friends, the post-Christmas sales are packed with unmissable bargains. It’s the perfect excuse to get more out of your console as the new year begins.
We’ve handpicked five of the very best discounts currently live on the PlayStation Store. But don’t hang around — these deals are only available for a limited time and will disappear in just a matter of days.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- 20% discount – £35.99 down from £44.99
If there’s a chance to get the 2025 Game of the Year for less, then you have to jump at it. This breakthrough RPG from French studio Sandfall is a perfect blend of turn-based strategy with real-time combat elements, all wrapped in a deep world full of secrets, intrigue, and engrossing characters.
Players lead a band of explorers known as Expedition 33 into a haunting, artful landscape filled with reactive turn-based encounters that demand both tactical thinking and action timing. Critics hailed it as one of the standout debuts of 2025, praising its innovative combat, rich storytelling and immersive world building, leading to a whopping score of 92% on Metacritic.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
- 50% discount – £34.99 down from £69.99
This stylish entry in Ubisoft’s long-running Assassin’s Creed series sees players descend into Japan, stepping into the shoes of two protagonists. Shadows expands on the open-world stealth and action mechancis the franchise is highly regarded for, accompanied by exceptionally gorgeous environments.
Critics gave it generally favourable reviews, applauding its sheer scale and world design, while noting a few issues they had with the story. It ended up with a decent Metacritic score of 81%, and the chance to get it for half-off is among the steals of the century.
Resident Evil biohazard + Resident Evil Village Gold Edition Bundle
- 75% discount – £16.24 down from £65.99
Horror fans rejoice, you can get more bang for your buck with these two classics. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard rebooted the series with tense first-person survival horror, and earned strong praise for its atmosphere and storytelling, which sees it stand with an impressive 86% Metacritic score.
Then there’s Resident Evil Village, which saw Capcom expand the fight for survival into a gothic action-horror romp. Together, both games offer dozens of hours of play at an affordable price point that shouldn’t be sniffed at.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- 85% discount – £10.49 down from £69.99
Respawn continues the journey of Cal Kestis in a sprawling single-player action-adventure that builds on the beloved combat systems of Fallen Order. Set against stunning galactic backdrops, this title delivers lightsaber combat, exploration and story depth that critics described as a major step forward — and it’s one of the highest-rated entries in recent Star Wars gaming history with a 85% Metacritic score.
If for whatever reason you are yet to play this sequel, now is as good a time as any, especially at a whopping 85% discount.
Mortal Kombat 11
- 90% discount – £3.99 down from £39.99
An action-packed and hugely entertaining fighting game for less than the price of a Starbucks coffee is simply too good to ignore. NetherRealm Studios delivers blisteringly fast combat, a cinematic story mode and some of the most refined fighting mechanics in modern gaming.
Critics – including us – praised the game’s polish and depth, awarding it a solid Metacritic score of 82. At this price, it’s a must-buy for anyone with even a passing interest in fighting games — or for those finally looking to see what the Mortal Kombat juggernaut is all about.









