Star Wars Outlaws, Hellblade 2, and Space Marine 2 are leading Xbox's Black Friday offerings so far
Nov. 18, 2024Christmas has come early - some of these games are up to 85% off
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Black Friday comes but once a year, and while most folks are laser-focused on getting the best hardware and accessories during “Cyber Week”, buying software is great too. Microsoft has kicked off Xbox’s digital game sales early, and they’re shockingly good - bringing some of the most underrated games of the last year down to 50% off.
Games like Tekken 8, Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2, and Star Wars Outlaws are headline attractions inMicrosoft’s official sale, as are a few typically pricey deluxe editions. Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition isdown to $39.99, and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2’s Ultra Edition is seeinga 20% discount. A few sports games are also heavy hitters, with EA Sports FC25 rocking a half-off discount, as is Madden NFL 25, and NBA 2K25 is seeing an even more impressive 55% reduction. Plus, Star Wars Outlaws is 25% off, nowdown to $52.49.
Of course, Xbox Game Pass is so conclusive these days that a few of theseBlack Friday Xbox dealscan be found in your library already if you’re a subscriber. Regardless, there are offers on old and new games alike that are worth knowing about. Below, you’ll find the five games I’d personally grab in this sale.
Today’s best Xbox game deals ahead of Black Friday
TEKKEN 8|$69.99$34.99 at XboxSave $34.99- One of the year’s best fighting games, and most underrated games overall, is now going for 50% off in Xbox’s sale. Whether you’re new to the franchise or you’re a die-hard fan waiting for the right price, this is the time.
Buy it if:
✅ You’re a fan of fighting games✅ You’ve never played a Tekken game✅ You’ve enjoyed previous Tekken games
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’re annoyed about some staple characters costing extra as DLC
Price check:$49.94 at Amazon
UK:£34.99 at Xbox
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2|$49.99$32.49 at XboxSave $17- One of the year’s best games overall is Hellblade 2, and if you haven’t played it yet, this is an amazing time to jump into the mind of one of gaming’s best protagonists. Just keep in mind that if you’re a Game Pass subscriber, this is already included in your library.
Buy it if:
✅ You’re not a Game Pass subscriber✅ You like action-adventure games✅ You don’t scare easily
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’re going to play with TV speakers❌ You plan on subscribing to Game Pass soon
Price check:$49.99 at Amazon
UK:£32.49 at Xbox
Buy it if:
✅ You like third-person games✅ You’re a fan of horror✅ You like the self-awareness that Remedy prides itself on
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You aren’t fussed about the DLC expansions
Price check:$76.42 at Amazon
UK:£32.49 at Xbox
A Way Out|$29.99$4.49 at XboxSave $25- This is an older game, but it’s still one I’d recommend highly. Particularly if you’ve played It Takes Two and you enjoyed it, this is one you and your co-op partner will love because it’s the game that laid the groundwork for it. At $4.49, this is a steal.
Buy it if:
✅ You love two-player co-op games✅ You want to play split-screen games again✅ You enjoyed It Takes Two
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You don’t have someone to play it with
Price check:$54.90 at Amazon
UK:£3.74 at Xbox
EA Sports FC 25|$69.99$34.99 at Xboxave $34.99Save $34.99- What was formerly Fifa has always been one of the best-selling games of the year. While I’m not a big football fan myself, it’s hard to turn down a 50% discount on a brand-new game.
Buy it if:
✅ You’re a football fan✅ You like sports games✅ You’ve played previous editions
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You aren’t a sports game fan
Price check:$34.97 at Amazon
UK:£34.99 at Xbox
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