The Epic Games Store Summer Sale 2023 ran from July 20 to August 3, 2023, and GameSpot highlighted 25 discounted PC games. Its historical U.S. prices ranged from $6 for Civilization VI to $53 for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The prices below document that sale, not current offers.
When did the 2023 Epic Games Store Summer Sale run?
Epic Games said the sale ran from July 20, 2023, at 11 a.m. ET through August 3, 2023, at 11 a.m. ET. The promotion also advertised a boosted 10% back in Epic Rewards. Both the sale window and reward rate were specific to that promotion and have expired. Epic Games’ announcement
What were the 25 highlighted game deals?
GameSpot’s July 20, 2023 roundup reported the following sale and regular prices in U.S. dollars. These are historical prices; regional pricing, availability, and discounts may differ today. GameSpot’s Summer Sale roundup
| Game | Sale price (then) | Regular price (then) |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Wake Remastered | $12 | $30 |
| Assassin’s Creed Origins | $9 | $60 |
| Battlefield 2042 | $18 | $60 |
| Borderlands 3 | $9 | $60 |
| Chivalry 2 | $20 | $40 |
| Cities: Skylines | $9 | $30 |
| Civilization VI | $6 | $60 |
| Dead Island 2 | $45 | $60 |
| Death Stranding: Director’s Cut | $20 | $40 |
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition | $10 | $40 |
| Far Cry 6 | $15 | $60 |
| FIFA 23 | $18 | $70 |
| Grand Theft Auto 5 | $15 | $30 |
| Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 Remix | $25 | $50 |
| The Outlast Trials | $26 | $30 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | $20 | $60 |
| Riders Republic | $15 | $60 |
| Saints Row | $24 | $60 |
| SnowRunner | $17 | $30 |
| Star Wars Battlefront 2: Celebration Edition | $10 | $40 |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor | $53 | $70 |
| Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands | $20 | $60 |
| Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 | $16 | $40 |
| Watch Dogs: Legion | $9 | $60 |
| Xenonauts 2 | $30 | $40 |
Which deals stood out, and what did Epic confirm?
The 25-game list spans different genres and release vintages, so “best” depends on what you want to play. For a low historical entry price, Civilization VI was listed at $6; for a large discount from its reported regular price, Skyrim Special Edition was $10 against $40. Red Dead Redemption 2 was listed at $20 against $60, while the newer-at-the-time Dead Island 2 was $45 against $60.
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Epic’s own highlights page separately stated discounts for six selected games. These percentages are Epic’s reported sale discounts, not a recalculation of the GameSpot price list. Epic Games Store sale highlights
| Epic-highlighted game | Epic-reported discount | What Epic highlighted |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Island 2 | 25% off | Melee combat and gore |
| Star Trek: Resurgence | 30% off | Narrative adventure featuring Jara Rydek and Carter Diaz |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 67% off | Arthur Morgan’s story in a large open world |
| Crime Boss: Rockay City | 30% off | Crew-based crime game with procedural heists and territorial control |
| The Outlast Trials | 15% off | Playable solo or with a team |
| Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition | 50% off | Single-player and online modes |
How to use these prices today
Treat the figures as a record of a past U.S. sale, not as a current buying guide. Prices and availability can change, and the historical list names Grand Theft Auto 5 while Epic’s highlight refers specifically to Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition; those labels should not be assumed to describe the same edition. Check the current Epic Games Store listing for a game’s present price, edition, and availability.
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