Nearly every Warhammer 40K game is on sale right now for up to 80% off

Complex Games/Frontier DevelopmentsAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.The universe of Warhammer 40K has inspired countless games, and right now, you can find discounts on many of our favorite games based on the endless wars of the 41st millennium at Humble. While there are dozens of titles to choose from, we’ve picked out a handful of essential titles we think you should definitely check out.Warhammer 40K: DarktideWarhammer 40K: Darktide is a co-op horde shooter that has you and a team of three other condemned souls delving into a hive city to root out the forces of chaos. The gameplay of Darktide will be familiar to fans of the Left 4 Dead or Vermintide …

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Where to buy the 2024 D&D Player’s Handbook

Wizards of the CoastAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Wizards of the Coast is publishing a revised set of the core trio of 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons rulebooks. The 2024 version of the Player’s Handbook (PHB) is now available, while the Monster Manual (MM) and the Dungeon Master’s Guide (DMG) are also available to pre-order ahead of their launches in Feb. and Nov. resprecitvely.These revised versions of the core 5th edition D&D literature are intended to provide a more streamlined experience for new players. The new rulebooks include additional illustrations, some amended language, and a revised structure from the original 2014 publication.…

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Get Street Fighter 6 on Steam for its lowest price yet

CapcomRoss Miller (he/him) is Polygon’s Senior Commerce Editor for the summer. He has nearly 20 years of experience in media and was a founding editor of The Verge.Street Fighter 6 is one of the best fighting games of the past many years and a top-10 game of the year for 2023 overall, and right now, you can pick up a Steam key from Fanatical for as low as $29.99 (was $59.99), a savings of 58% and the lowest price we’ve seen yet.All versions of Street Fighter 6 are similarly discounted through Sept. 26, meaning you can pick up the Deluxe Edition for $36.12 (was $84.99) or the Ultimate Edition for $42.52 (was $104.99). The Deluxe Edition includes the Year 1 Character Pass, which adds four fighters (Rashid, AKI, Ed, and Akuma), some additional character costumes, and 4,200 Drive Tickets …

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PSA: Switch Online members can save on new games, even Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

NintendoCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Planning to pick up Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on launch day, Sept. 26, or any time after? How’s about a $10 discount?There are just a few hoops to jump through, but it’s worth it. If you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, that unlocks a members-only promotion that lets you save $10 on two full-price digital Switch games. You’ll need to purchase a two-pack of Game Vouchers here for $99.98, which can can be redeemed on two titles within Nintendo’s growing library of more than 80 eligible games — including Echoes of Wisdom.In case you want the math broken down, new Switch games typically cost $59.99 (or $69.99 in the case of Ze…

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Get a T. rex-size bundle of Jurassic Park sims for just $20

Frontier DevelopmentsAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Listen, if you think you can do a better job than Richard Attenborough, be my guest, but managing a theme park full of unruly guests and insubordinate ten-ton reptiles is harder than it seems. Don’t believe me? Try your hand at managing your own Jurassic Park with Humble’s $20 bundle that includes both Jurassic World Evolution and its sequel, in addition to a comprehensive collection of DLC for each game. The sale lasts through Oct. 18.The games in the Jurassic World Evolution franchise are park management simulators in the vein of Planet Zoo or Planet Coaster, just with the obvious inclusion of di…

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Halo: Flashpoint, a skirmish tabletop game, is now available for pre-order

Mantic Games / 343 IndustriesCameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.Halo: Flashpoint, a new skirmish tabletop game from Mantic Games, is coming Oct. 25 — and the Spartan Edition is available for pre-order now from Amazon for $124.99. (It’s also available for pre-order from Mantic Games directly for £100 / around $131.) Flashpoint is the latest in the popular skirmish genre, requiring just a few miniatures to engage in fast, fluid battle on the board. This should perk up the ears of those familiar with other hits, including Star Wars: Shatterpoint, Cyberpunk: Combat Zone, and Warhammer 40:000: Kill Team. Mantic Games / 343 IndustriesHalo: Flashpoint – Spartan Edition$125$125$125 at A…

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For Warhammer Day, treat yourself to 7 great games for $15

Complex Games/Frontier FoundryAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.Warhammer Day isn’t technically until Oct. 14, but Humble is celebrating everyone’s favorite grimdark setting a bit early. Its “Have a Warhammer Day” bundle costs $15 and features seven titles and DLC, including one of the best Warhammer games around, Warhammer 4K: Inquisitor – Martyr. Even though other retailers like Steam and GOG are already offering discounts on a broad selection of Warhammer games, you won’t find better prices on the specific titles found in this bundle.Here’s the full list:Warhammer 40K: BattlesectorWarhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – DaemonhuntersWarhammer 40K: Inqui…

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The best picks from Target’s well timed buy 2, get 1 free sale

VariousAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.While Amazon’s Prime Day doesn’t kick off until tomorrow, Target is hosting an excellent sale on board games, movies, books, and more that you’ll definitely want to check out. From now through Oct. 12, Target Circle members can get a third item free when they purchase two other eligible items of equal or greater value. While this deal is restricted to members, joining Target Circle is free, and grants you access to free two-day shipping in addition to exclusive discounts and promotions.There are literally thousands of eligible products included in this sale spanning movies, tabletop RPGs, books, and plenty mor…

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Refurbished PS5s are officially available through Sony, starting at $350

Cameron Faulkner (he/him) is Polygon’s commerce editor. He began writing about tech and gaming in 2013, and migrated from The Verge in 2023.When Sony unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro in September, it snuck in another bit of news, which is that it’d begin selling refurbished PS5s — both the original disc drive edition and the digital edition that launched in 2020. After a few weeks with a “Coming Soon” banner attached to them, they’re now available to add to cart and purchase.Related:The 25 best PlayStation 5 gamesThe PS5 consoles with a disc drive costs $399.99, while the disc drive-less digital edition is $349.99. For those who aren’t interested in the $699.99 PS5 Pro, it’s great that the option exists for gamers to get in to the PS5 generation for the cost of a Nintendo Swi…

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Save 40% on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions at Woot — for today only

Activision / BlizzardAlice Jovanée (she/her) is a commerce writer, and she has been writing about gaming and tech since 2005. Prior to Polygon, she worked at publications such as The Verge.For one day only, Woot is offering three-month Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions for just $29 (was $49.99). While the retailer is advertising about $36 for a three-month pass, if you use the code SAVE20 at checkout, you can knock an additional 20% off your total. If you want to stock up, Woot will let you pick up three passes at once and save around $60 for nine months of Xbox Game Pass.Three-month subscriptions of Game Pass Ultimate are regularly discounted to around $45 at places like Target and Amazon, but this is easily the best discount we’ve seen in some time. One-month subscriptions are also on…

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