Black Friday is finally here, meaning significant savings are live on top video games. This year has seen retailers putting out some serious deals on new releases, with discounts on the best Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch games — and even some on the next-generation Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, if you're lucky to own one.
And with dozens of deals to consider this Black Friday, we've rounded up the best worth your time across the top consoles.
Watch Dogs: Legion
$30 $60 $30 Off
Ubisoft switched up the Watch Dogs series with a British backdrop for Legion, coupled with a new play-as-anyone mechanic. It launched just a few weeks ago to good reviews, making this 50% price cut and free Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 upgrade a lucrative Black Friday saving.Best Deals on Video Games: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch
We've already been seeing worthwhile savings on various titles this week, including deals at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The best savings are found on physical, disc-based versions, often significantly undercutting their digital counterparts. That sees third parties increasingly aggressive with their pricing.
Star Wars Squadrons | $23 off at Amazon
Take flight with the most authentic Star Wars dogfighting experience to date, presenting full first-person action that captures the full scope of interplanetary battles. It has a new single-player campaign and robust multiplayer modes, with all the tools to kit out and customize your ship under the New Republic or the Empire. While it's on sale at most retailers right now, Amazon currently offers the cheapest price.
The Last of Us Part II | $30 off at Amazon
The Last of Us Part II looks to be a top game-of-the-year contender, pushing forward series with an expanded cinematic narrative and dark action gameplay. The second entry retains the same post-apocalyptic backdrop and returning faces, with society torn apart by a pandemic and an ongoing struggle for survival. Grab one of the best PS4 games out there, cut 50% for Black Friday.
Cyberpunk 2077 | $10 off at Amazon
Cyberpunk 2077 makes its Xbox One and PlayStation 4 debut this December, promising an expansive and rich virtual metropolis, almost one decade in the making. From the studio behind The Witcher 3, the experience hinges on exploration and player choice, already one of the most anticipated games of the generation. You also get a free upgrade to Xbox Series X, Series S, or PS5. Preorders via Amazon remain open at $50, cutting $10 off the RRP ahead of launch.
Marvel's Avengers | $33 off at Amazon
Marvel's Avengers translates the superhero powerhouse to the controller, taking a live-service approach with up to four players grinding for loot and upgrading their icons. While criticism has seen the title fall sort of early expectations, it still stows value for diehard comic and movie fans.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla | $10 off at Amazon
The latest Assassin's Creed adventure just came out, but you can get it for $10 off across most platforms. You play as Eivor, a Viking who travels to England to start their settlement. Along the way, you'll fall into a deep well of political intrigue and must fight your way out.
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered | $15 off at Amazon
Hot Pursuit Remastered only dropped a few weeks ago, with a hefty discount already live headed into the holidays. It upgrades one of the best-received entries in the racing series for current hardware, packed with all existing DLC, plus some new bonus content.
Maneater | $17 off at Best Buy
Fight for survival as a deep-sea predator. In Maneater, experience a full single-player story campaign while swimming through the Gulf Coast waters. Feed on whatever lays ahead, evolving your shark along the way. It's an unusual setup but makes for a surprisingly unique action RPG, with a free next-gen upgrade included.
F1 2020 | $10 off at Amazon
The official Formula 1 game received its annual refresh this summer, featuring all the latest drivers, teams, and circuits. Its latest revision brings significant changes beyond the track, with a new "My Team" feature where you'll choose a sponsor, engine supplier, and crew for its most in-depth experience yet.
Matt Brown is Windows Central's Senior Games Editor, Xbox & PC, at Future. Following over seven years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Microsoft's gaming efforts. You can follow him on Twitter @mattjbrown.
