Last August, PlayStation players were treated with huge discounts of up to 75% off on some of the best PS4 and PS5 games. Luckily for players who missed out on the PlayStation Store's Games Under $20 Sale, Sony offers another promotion, with even more PS4 and PS5 optimized games.
The PlayStation Store's Essential Picks Sale is live right now and will last through September 15, giving players plenty of time to browse all the exciting deals. With hundreds of games available at reduced prices, here are the best PS4/PS5 deals players can get at the PlayStation Store's Essential Picks Sale.
No Man's Sky - $29.99
Headlining the PlayStation Store's Essential Picks Sale is No Man's Sky, available for the PS4 alongside its PS5 optimized version. Originally released in 2016, No Man's Sky had a troubled launch, given that players found it lackluster and repetitive. However, developer Hello Games have since introduced tons of quality of life updates to No Man's Sky, achieving the vision that both the studio and players had for the game. Players can purchase No Man's Sky for the PS4 and PS5 for $29.99 or 50% off its original price of $59.99.
- Purchase No Man's Sky for $29.99 at the PlayStation Store
It Takes Two - $29.99
One of the newest games available on the PlayStation Store's Essential Picks Sale is the action-adventure game, It Takes Two, available now for $29.99 for the PS4 and PS5 or 25% off its current price of $39.99. Since its release in March 2021, It Takes Two has received mostly positive reviews thanks to its heartwarming story and excellent co-op gameplay. It is worth noting that It Takes Two does not have a singleplayer mode, but its co-op mechanics via local or online, makes it a great game to enjoy with a friend or loved one.
- Purchase It Takes Two for $29.99 at the PlayStation Store
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Cross-Gen Deluxe Edition - $29.99
One of the biggest surprises of 2020 is the announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, which is a remake of the first two Pro Skater games originally developed by Neversoft. In September 2020, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 was released to the PS4 alongside other platforms, followed by the PS5 optimized version in March this year. Both versions are currently available for $29.99, which is a significant price reduction given that the game was originally released for $49.99.
- Purchase Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Cross-Gen Deluxe Edition for $29.99 at the PlayStation Store
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - $35.99
Another 2020 game included in the PlayStation Store's Essential Picks Sale is Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, available for $35.99 or 40% off its original price. However, for those looking for the full Crash Bandicoot experience, the PlayStation Store is also offering Crash Bandicoot - Crashiversary Bundle, which includes Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, all for the price of $59.99 or 50% off its original price of $119.99.
- Purchase Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time for $35.99 at the PlayStation Store
- Purchase Crash Bandicoot - Crashiversary Bundle for $59.99 at the PlayStation Store
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Deluxe Edition - $43.99
Lastly, fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise would be happy to know that the latest entry in the series, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, is available for $43.99. It is worth knowing that the PlayStation Store is offering the Deluxe Edition of the game for both the PS4 and PS5. This special edition of Assassin's Creed Valhalla is originally priced at $79.99 and includes the base game, the Berserker Gear Pack, the Berserker Settlement Pack, and Berserker Longship Pack.
- Purchase Assassin's Creed Valahalla Deluxe Edition for $43.99 at the PlayStation Store