Palworld 1.0: The Headline Deal and Verdict
This weekend’s gaming deals weekend is led by Palworld’s 1.0 launch discount, a rare case where a hit early access game reaches a feature-complete milestone and debuts its full version at a lower price instead of charging more, making it a focal point for players comparing value across PC and console platforms.
Palworld has exited early access and hit version 1.0 with a launch discount, not a price bump, and that alone makes it worth a serious look if you play on PC. The creature-collecting survival game is currently listed at USD 20.99 (approx. RM96), described as a 30% reduction across Steam, Fanatical, GamesPlanet and Green Man Gaming. One quotable takeaway: “the game is currently listed at $20.99 USD, a 30% reduction.” This is framed as a launch offer rather than a clearance price, so it is reasonable to treat it as a solid deal rather than waiting for a hypothetical deeper cut that might be months away.
For budget-conscious buyers, Green Man Gaming also allows an extra 15% off with the code JUL15 on eligible titles, potentially lowering Palworld’s effective price even further depending on your currency. If you were waiting for Palworld to hit 1.0 before jumping in, this Palworld launch discount removes one of the last obvious excuses to skip it during this weekend’s gaming deals weekend.
PC Gaming Deals: Steam, Epic and Key Retailers
On PC, Palworld’s launch price sits inside a wider wave of gaming deals weekend discounts across download stores, with Steam, key resellers and Epic’s free game rotation all targeting players who want to pad their libraries without paying full price.
Palworld’s USD 20.99 (approx. RM96) tag applies on Steam and on authorised retailers Fanatical, GamesPlanet and Green Man Gaming, keeping the 30% cut consistent across major storefronts. Beyond that, Steam’s sale slate includes Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced bundled with a Great White Shark Card at USD 19.79 (approx. RM90), alongside Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Definitive Edition at the same price. RPG fans can grab Persona 5 Royal for USD 16.49 (approx. RM75), a steep 73% discount, with Metaphor: ReFantazio at USD 25.54 (approx. RM117), a 64% cut.
Horror and action players have options too: Silent Hill f is listed at USD 28.99 (approx. RM133), noted as 59% off, Resident Evil Requiem at USD 50.72 (approx. RM233) with a 28% discount, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows at USD 28.63 (approx. RM131), also 59% off. Marathon appears at USD 25.99 (approx. RM120) on GamesPlanet and USD 24.35 (approx. RM112) on Green Man Gaming. On the Steam Epic Games sales side, Epic is giving away Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon for free until July 16, while Humble’s July Choice tier bundles games like Sea of Stars and TUNIC at USD 14.99 (approx. RM69) per month.
Nintendo eShop Discounts: Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and More
On consoles, Nintendo eShop discounts headline the weekend, especially if you are into long-form RPGs and have been waiting for a sale on Square Enix’s latest ports and remasters.
According to one report, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Switch 2 is discounted 40% to USD 29.99 (approx. RM138), while Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is down 30% to USD 41.99 (approx. RM193). Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake sits at 35% off for USD 38.99 (approx. RM179), Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster gets a 30% cut to USD 27.99 (approx. RM129), and Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles lands at 40% off for USD 29.99 (approx. RM138). These Nintendo eShop discounts gather Square Enix’s recent remaster and remake slate into a single promotion window, which is framed as unusual for this publisher.
Elsewhere on the eShop, a Thunderful publisher sale includes SteamWorld Dig, SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech and Cake Bash with 80% cuts, and there are further price drops on Planet of Lana, Islanders and PHOGS!. Action and narrative fans can look at Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection and Portal Companion Collection among other discounts. Shoppers are advised to confirm exact prices on their local Nintendo eShop because regional pricing and promotions may vary.
PlayStation and Xbox Sales: Big Exclusives and Game Pass Deals
If you play mainly on PlayStation or Xbox, this weekend’s gaming deals weekend also brings strong discounts on blockbuster campaigns, co-op games and Game Pass titles.
On PlayStation, the July Savings promotion lists Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut at 58% off for USD 29.39 (approx. RM135) and Horizon Forbidden West at 40% off for USD 29.99 (approx. RM138). Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Vault Edition is 40% off at USD 59.99 (approx. RM276), Diablo 4 is 40% off for USD 29.99 (approx. RM138), Gears of War Reloaded is 50% off at USD 19.99 (approx. RM92), and Tekken 8 is 40% off at USD 23.99 (approx. RM110). Warhammer 40K: Darktide is reduced 75% to USD 9.99 (approx. RM46), while The Outlast Trials is 70% off at USD 11.99 (approx. RM55).
PlayStation Plus subscribers get extra value, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, For the King 2 and CrossCode available as monthly titles at no extra charge beyond the subscription fee. On Xbox, Game Pass-related deals include ARC Raiders at 25% off for USD 29.99 (approx. RM138) and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 at 60% off for USD 27.99 (approx. RM129). Deep Rock Galactic drops 70% to USD 8.99 (approx. RM41), MLB The Show 26 is half price at USD 34.99 (approx. RM161), and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection is 35% off at USD 32.49 (approx. RM150). Extra discounts apply on selected bundles such as Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Year 1 Edition and Atomic Heart Ultimate Edition for Game Pass Core or Ultimate members.
Buy if / Skip if
- Buy the Palworld 1.0 launch deal if you want a feature-complete survival creature-collector at a 30% discount and are happy playing on PC storefronts like Steam or authorised key retailers.
- Skip the Palworld 1.0 launch deal if you already burned out on the early access phase or prefer to wait for deeper sales or future content drops.
- Buy the Nintendo eShop Square Enix RPG discounts if you have a backlog of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest titles you were holding off on until they dipped well below full price.
- Skip the Nintendo eShop Square Enix RPG discounts if you mostly play shorter games and know you will not commit to long HD-2D or traditional RPG campaigns.
- Buy the PlayStation and Xbox weekend sales if you were eyeing big campaigns like Ghost of Tsushima, Horizon Forbidden West or Diablo 4 and value owning them outright at a discount.
- Skip the PlayStation and Xbox weekend sales if you rely on subscription services like PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass and prefer to wait for titles to appear there instead of buying.
