Last Chance to Buy: 30+ PS5 and PS4 Picks in PS Store's New Year Deals

The PlayStation Store's New Year Deals sale finishes on 4 February 2026. The promotion spans thousands of titles for both PS5 and PS4, with discounts across blockbuster releases, celebrated indies and essential DLC. XPLog has collated more than 30 recommended picks from the sale, with a short note on why each title is worth considering for PlayStation owners.

How to use this list

All entries below were available in the New Year Deals at the time of compilation; availability and discount levels can change before the sale ends. Platform tags indicate native support where applicable (PS5, PS4 or both).

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Recommended picks (shortlist)

  • Elden Ring (PS5/PS4) – Open-world action RPG that set the benchmark for modern challenge and exploration.
  • God of War Ragnarök (PS5/PS4) – Epic narrative and refined combat; a must-have for single-player fans.
  • Horizon Forbidden West (PS5/PS4) – Ambitious open world with stellar visuals and mech-beast encounters.
  • Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PS5) – Technical showcase and superhero spectacle, now a more affordable pick during the sale.
  • Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS5/PS4) – Compact, high-quality follow-up with fluid traversal and story beats.
  • The Last of Us Part I (PS5) – Remake of a modern classic with upgraded presentation and performance.
  • The Last of Us Part II (PS4) – Ambitious, divisive narrative with excellent craft and set pieces.
  • Resident Evil 4 Remake (PS5/PS4) – One of the most polished reimaginings in recent years; top-tier survival-horror action.
  • Resident Evil Village (PS5/PS4) – Varied horror set pieces and a memorable mid-length campaign.
  • Returnal (PS5) – Roguelike shooter that pairs fast action with a haunting sci-fi atmosphere.
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5) – Platforming and interdimensional spectacle built around instant world streaming.
  • Death Stranding Director's Cut (PS5) – Polarising masterpiece with expanded content and technical improvements.
  • Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut (PS5/PS4) – Open-world samurai epic with a definitive PS5 edition.
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) – Ambitious RPG sequel with cinematic scope and deep systems.
  • Persona 5 Royal (PS4) – Stylish JRPG with a rich social-sim and turn-based combat.
  • Monster Hunter World (PS4) – Accessible entry to the Monster Hunter series with sprawling hunts and co-op.
  • Bloodborne (PS4) – Gothic action-RPG that remains a high point in PlayStation exclusives.
  • Sifu (PS5/PS4) – Brutal, skill-based close-quarter combat with a unique age mechanic.
  • Hades (PS5/PS4) – Award-winning roguelike with addictive runs and excellent storytelling through repetition.
  • Disco Elysium – The Final Cut (PS5/PS4) – A narrative RPG that pushed boundaries with writing and player choice.
  • Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (PS5/PS4) – Precision combat and high challenge from FromSoftware, different to its Souls cousins.
  • Nioh 2 (PS4/PS5) – Deep action-RPG systems, excellent for players who enjoy nuanced combat and builds.
  • Deathloop (PS5) – Innovative time-loop shooter with a stylish twist and smart level design.
  • Control: Ultimate Edition (PS5/PS4) – Mind-bending setting and superb ACES engine tech; a standout narrative-driven action game.
  • Ghostrunner 2 (PS5/PS4) – High-octane, precision platforming and combat for speedrun-minded players.
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PS5/PS4) – Action-adventure with refined lightsaber combat and exploration progression.
  • Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PS5) – Remastered set of cinematic adventure hits, polished for Sony's newer hardware.
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (PS5/PS4) – A sprawling RPG with enormous replay value and award-winning expansions.
  • Stray (PS5/PS4) – Short, charming adventure notable for its aesthetic and emotional hooks.
  • Alan Wake 2 (PS5/PS4) – Horror sequel that blends investigative thriller elements with psychological scares.
  • Hollow Knight: Silksong (when available) (PS5/PS4) – Highly anticipated metroidvania; keep an eye on the sale for any discounts when released.

Notes on buying

Discount levels vary by title, edition and region. Digital-only seasonal offers can expire without notice; checking the UK PlayStation Store before 4 February 2026 will confirm current prices. For shoppers preferring physical media, some discounted digital hits may also see boxed deals at UK retailers such as GAME, Smyths and Amazon UK during the same period.

XPLog compiled this shortlist to highlight standout PlayStation experiences across genres. This feature draws on trackable coverage of the New Year Deals and aims to simplify browsing large sale inventories.

Sale end date: 4 February 2026 (PlayStation Store).