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Best Steam Summer Sale Games 2025: Will GTA 5, Baldur's Gate be discounted? Date, time and and Major Game deals Revealed

One of the most anticipated events for PC gamers is back. Valve's flagship Steam Summer Sale 2025 is set to begin on Thursday, June 26, bringing with it a flood of discounts on a wide range of popular titles. As always, the event is expected to stir both excitement and spending anxiety among millions of users worldwide. When and What Time Will the Sale Begin? The Steam Summer Sale will go live globally on June 26, 2025, and continue until July 10, 2025. The sale will commence at: 10:00 AM PT 12:00 PM CT 1:00 PM ET For Indian users, this translates to 10:30 PM IST. During this fortnight-long sale, users can expect significant markdowns across thousands of titles, including AAA releases, indie gems, and expansions. Best Steam Summer Sale Games Expected This Year While Valve has yet to drop its official teaser trailer showcasing the top offers, a preview list has confirmed some of the best Steam Summer Sale games set to be discounted this year, as mentioned in a report by Dailystar. These include: American Truck Simulator Death Stranding: Director's Cut The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Slime Rancher 2 Lethal Company Foxhole Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Remastered Vampire Survivors Bodycam Slay the Princess – The Pristine Cut Timberborn A Little to the Left Balatro PICO PARK 2 GTFO This curated selection of fan favourites and indie breakouts will headline the event, but they represent only a fraction of what's expected. Live Events Blockbuster Deals Already Surfacing Gamers are already bracing for major discounts on marquee titles. Although not tied directly to the Summer Sale, these pre-sale reductions offer a glimpse into what's coming: GTA 5 Enhanced Edition – 50% off Starfield – 40% off Dragon's Dogma II – 43% off Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition – 48% off Baldur's Gate 3 – 20% off Diablo 4 – 45% off Forza Motorsport – 50% off Resident Evil 4 Remake – 50% off The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – 80% off XCOM 2 – 95% off Seasonal favourites like Hades 2 , Manor Lords , Crusader Kings 3 , and Elden Ring are also likely to feature heavily with compelling discounts. How to Prepare for the Steam Sale As in previous years, users are advised to populate their Steam wishlists ahead of the sale. Valve automatically sends out alerts when listed games receive discounts. With discounts expected to mirror those from earlier seasonal sales such as Spring and Autumn, some of the deepest cuts could go up to 95%. Additionally, early indicators suggest that new titles such as Assassin's Creed Shadows , Monster Hunter Wilds , Kingdom Come Deliverance II , and DOOM: The Dark Ages could also be part of the upcoming deals. A Treat for PC and Steam Deck Users With the continued rise of handheld gaming, users of the Steam Deck OLED are expected to benefit from these deals just as much as desktop gamers. Valve's platform continues to set the benchmark for deep, platform-wide sales, offering exceptional value across genres. FAQs When does the Steam Summer Sale 2025 start and end? The Steam Summer Sale 2025 begins on Thursday, June 26, and will run until Thursday, July 10. The sale spans two weeks and will feature extensive discounts across thousands of games. Are new or upcoming titles expected to be part of the sale? Reports suggest that high-profile releases such as Assassin's Creed Shadows , Monster Hunter Wilds , Kingdom Come Deliverance II , and DOOM: The Dark Ages may also feature limited-time discounts.