You'll find a treasure trove of PS5 gear on sale this week, as PlayStation Direct is running a massive sale through March 9. Many of these deals are being price-matched by other retailers, giving you an easy way to snag items at their lowest price in months. And if you're a fan of Death Stranding 2, the Death Stranding 2: Collector's Edition is now just $130 (was $230), offering a digital copy of the game alongside collectibles like a 15-inch Magellan Man Statue, a 3-inch Dollman figurine, art cards, and a letter from Hideo Kojima. Folks still in the market for an actual PS5 console can also take advantage of a new bundle that discounts prices by $100.

Here's a look at the best PS5 deals for the week of February 25, 2026, including price cuts on games, accessories, and consoles.

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The adorable platformer, Astro Bot, walked away with our Game of the Year Award in 2024--and now you can pick it up for just $33 (was $60). Offering a family-friendly adventure with plenty of nods to past PlayStation icons, it's highly recommended at this new low price. You'll also find the cooperative hijinks of Helldivers 2 for $30 (was $40), the tactical stealth action of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for $30 (was $50), and the chaotic multiplayer of Battlefield 6 for $40 (was $70). And if you're excited for Saros, check out Returnal for $30 (was $70)--developed by Housemarque, it offers a similar bullet-hell experience with boss battles that'll test your reflexes. For even more game deals, check out the dedicated PS5 Games hub on PS Direct.

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Heading to Stella Montis in Arc Raiders is always a risky endeavor due to potentially hostile raiders roaming the tight corridors within. This is especially true when visiting the lobby, which is exactly where you're headed if you're working on the Stable Housing quest. But you've got to do what you've got to do, so that's why we're here to help.

If you have particularly aggressive lobbies, you'll definitely want to come prepared with a decent loadout and a safe pocket for the Stable Housing quest, as you'll have to extract with some blueprints to complete the task. Once you're ready to get started, you can follow the steps below to get in and out quickly.

How to complete the Stable Housing quest in Arc Raiders

The first step of the Stable Housing quest sends you to the Security Bridge in Stella Montis. You'll need to go to the third floor of the lobby and head to the point on the map below, which is a small room containing a safe.

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Asha Sharma was a name the gaming industry was unfamiliar with a week ago, but now, she's in charge of Xbox. This has led to questions about Sharma's background in AI and whether she uses AI on social media. In fact, even Xbox founder Seamus Blackley has concerns and advice for the new Xbox CEO. But there's one thing we do know: Sharma has a black belt in taekwando.

The Wall Street Journal interviewed Sharma in late 2023 about her "ridiculously busy week" as COO of Instacart at that time. Sharma conveys a workaholic personality, but she also "has a second-degree black belt in taekwondo," starting the martial art as a kid. In addition, Sharma said at the time she began boxing "after five years of dabbling." Needless to say, it's likely she can kick a lot of our butts.

When not working or exercising, Sharma shared that she enjoyed "playing board and card games and watching sports" with her family and friends. Though "most important, I identify as a partner and as a mom," she said.

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The Zombies game mode in the Call of Duty series has become a phenomenon of its own since it first shambled into the franchise in 2008, practically begging for its own standalone game. After a report claimed that a separate Call of Duty Zombies title is in the works, Activision issued a rare public denial on social media.

Dexerto reported on a purported leak by X user TheGhostOfHope, who is described as a "Call of Duty Leaker/Insider" in their bio. The leaker claimed that a potential delay for the next-generation Xbox console would throw off marketing plans for the next Call of Duty game, ostensibly a fourth Modern Warfare title. According to the leak, this led to the idea of two Call of Duty titles launching with the new Xbox, one being a standalone Zombies game.

Replying to a Dexerto X post sharing the outlet's report, the official Call of Duty account bluntly stated: "The rumor factory working overtime. This ain't it."

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Asha Sharma, the new Microsoft Gaming CEO, has commented again on her vision for the Xbox brand going forward. Posting on social media, Sharma also reacted to what people have had to say about her gamer cred.

Sharma recently shared her Gamertag online, and people had a lot of things to say about that. She clarified that the account was created somewhat recently so she could "learn and understand" the world of gaming. "I don't pretend to be the best gamer and even though I'm playing, that's still not my goal," she said.

Instead, Sharma said she is focusing on making "Xbox the best place to play," with a promise of helping Xbox to "return to our roots." She added that she wants to "ship great things and become stronger for the future." She also pushed back yet again on the claim that AI is writing her posts. "Yes, I'm writing my own posts," she wrote.

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Daniel Vavra, an industry veteran known for the Mafia and Kingdom Come franchises, has announced he is changing roles at his company, Warhorse Studios, and will now focus on helping to make a Kingdom Come film.

Following Czech media reports, Vavra himself confirmed that the news is true. He jokingly added that the "gaming world is finally saved from my controversies." That is likely a reference to Vavra's comments in the past about GamerGate and "historical accuracy" in video games with respect to depictions of diversity. More recently, Vavra spoke enthusiastically about generative AI, which led to further controversy.

Warhorse CEO Martin Frývaldský told CzechCrunch that Vavra "made three games that were a global success; he has been wanting to try something different for a long time."

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Resident Evil Requiem's PC system requirements have been revealed ahead of the game's release on February 27. It's good news for anyone gaming on an older rig, as the survival horror's recommended specs are relatively low-end--meaning no expensive upgrades in an era of ballooning hardware prices.

In what seems to be an ongoing trend for AAA titles on PC, both Resident Evil Requiem's minimum and recommended specs should be pretty easy for most PC gamers to meet.

Looking at the graphics card, generally the most demanding part of a PC build, Requiem's minimum specs list the GeForce GTX 1660 or Radeon RX 5500 XT, both lower-end cards that launched over six years ago. The recommended specs list the GeForce RTX 2060 Super, another 2019 card, or the Radeon RX 6600. Even if your PC hasn't been upgraded in a while, buying an older graphics card to meet these specs won't require a huge investment.

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The issue of AI in game development remains thorny, but Alistair McFarlane--the COO and company director of Rust developer Facepunch--doesn't see it as a detriment to in the industry. Instead, he embraces it as "another tool" that's "for the better, not the worse."

"[AI is] powerful, it's efficient, and at the end of the day, it's just another tool, one that helps people move faster and focus on the creative stuff," McFarlane told Sky News. "Sure, it's disruptive, no question about that. Every major shift in tech is. But used properly, AI doesn't replace creativity, it amplifies it. It removes busywork, speeds up iteration, and gives teams more space to experiment."

Last year, the 2025 CESA Video Game Industry Report shared the results of a survey that revealed over 50% of Japanese video game developers use AI in some way. Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has said that the company won't rush into AI, while Sony's approach to AI emphasizes it as a support tool rather than an attempt to replace human creativity.

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What better way to fight off that Valentine’s Day hangover than with a bunch of new games on Steam? Fanatical’s Platinum Collection Bundle for February includes 18 games to choose from--the more you add to your bundle, the deeper your discount gets. Add all 18, and you're picking up $376 of games for just $51. This month’s selection even includes 12 games that are making their Fanatical debut.

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One of the titles included is a dark fantasy RPG, Pale Coins. Blending old-school combat with an atmospheric and moody setting, in Pale Coins, you’ll crawl dungeons, gather loot, craft gear, experiment with different builds, and die. A lot. The punishing but deliberate combat--a familiar vibe for anyone who’s spent more than a few hours in Dark Souls or Elden Ring--doesn’t hold your hand, and that’s one of its strengths. If you’re a glutton for punishment, this one’s well worth checking out.

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It seems like more and more live-service games are dying or being put on life support within mere months of launch. The latest casualty is Amazon Game Studios and developer Glowmade's online multiplayer dungeon-crawler/party game King of Meat.

While King of Meat launched on October 7 of last year on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in a massive marketing blitz--including prominent showcases by well-known streamers and YouTubers like Mr. Beast--the game found itself struggling to maintain a strong playerbase. Records on SteamDB show King of Meat struggling to hold a low double-digit player count over the past month. Today, an announcement was posted on the game's official website stating that the game's servers will be shut down on April 9, with refunds for purchases being given to all players.

"Despite the creativity and innovation Glowmade brought to King of Meat, the game has unfortunately not found the audience we hoped for," says the post. "As a result, we have made the difficult decision to conclude our investment in the game, and King of Meat's servers will close on April 9, 2026. Players will be able to access and play all existing content until then, so we encourage you to enjoy your remaining time in the game with your fellow Contenders." The statement further goes on to clarify that refunds for the game will be coming from players' "platform provider" (digital storefront of purchase).

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Diablo isn't a franchise known for frequent new releases, with only five games in 30 years, but that could change in the future.

In an interview with Variety, Diablo 4 executive producer and VP Gavian Whishaw teased Blizzard is looking to release more than five Diablo games in the next 30 years. While Whishaw dodged a question about whether a new entry in the series could be announced at BlizzCon 2026 in September, he did talk about Blizzard's long-term plan for the franchise.

"It's kind of complicated when you're talking about titles that have been around for 20 years and people are still dedicated to and still playing and still going to get excited about new content," Whishaw said. "I'll say at a high level, I think over 30 years of Diablo, we've done five titles. So I would hope that over the next 30 years we do a few more than that, maybe we get some out faster."

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The upcoming Shrouded Sky update for Arc Raiders ushers in the next evolution of the game, and that includes facial hair. Developer Embark Studios has announced that the update, which releases on February 24, allows players to "become feared with a beard," as the studio put it.

Players will be able to deck out their solider with stubble when the update arrives at no extra cost, but to get a full beard, players will need to spend real money. Players will be able to get a full beard with the Surgeon Raider Deck, or the Stubble Beard or Thick Moustache from the in-game store. Pricing was not announced, but with the update going live this week, that information should become clear soon.

You can see a pretty epic full beard in the image below.

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Matt Booty, who just got promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer at Xbox, has signaled in a memo that the recent upheaval at Xbox may not lead to any layoffs at the company's collection of nearly 40 game development studios.

He said in his memo, "To be clear, there are no organizational changes underway for our studios."

The new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, comes from a background of AI, prompting fears by some that further investments into the technology at Microsoft's studios could result in layoffs. That isn't happening, at least not for now, but the Xbox Game Studios family has faced challenging times of late. Microsoft made deep cuts to the Xbox teams in July 2025, leading to many layoffs and canceled games, along with the closure of Perfect Dark reboot studio The Initiative.

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Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor Deluxe Edition

$50 | Release Date TBA

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The beloved classic children's show, Thomas the Tank Engine, returns later this year in video game form with Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor. The new game will let players explore a corner of Thomas the Tank Engine's idyllic world from the conductor's seat, piloting iconic characters like Thomas, Diesel, and more. Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor will launch in physical and digital formats on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC sometime this year, though at the time of writing, no concrete release date has been announced. However, fans eager to get their hands on the game can preorder the physical Deluxe Edition for $50 at Amazon. This version is available for PS5 and Switch and includes a selection of exclusive bonus content.

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Marathon's official launch is just over a week away, and Bungie has a strong message for any would-be cheaters. Anyone caught cheating in the game will be immediately banned from Marathon by Bungie.

"Anyone found to be cheating will be permabanned from playing Marathon forever, no second chances," wrote Bungie on X. Despite the promise of "no second chances," Bungie has also said that "no system is perfect, so we will have an appeals system to monitor for any issues in detection and if you do suspect foul play, please report in game or through our online report form."

Bungie has also laid out some of the actions and features it's created to catch cheaters. The "Fog of War," for example, will limit the regions of a map that individual players are aware of in order to reduce wall hacks, ESP cheats and "loot revealers."

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James Bond has never been shy to get his knuckles bloody, and in IO Interactive's 007: First Light, the rookie MI6 agent will have the opportunity to get into several scraps. This makes for a big departure from IO's work on the Hitman: World of Assassination trilogy--where combat was always seen as a last resort--as the studio has been inspired by some of the greatest action games of all time for its Bond origin story. Taking a few pages from the Arkham and Uncharted playbook, the studio is aiming to create a combat system that's fast, furious, and flows into cinematic setpieces.

"What are our references here? What are the other games that do this well, on the same scale and the same kind of scope as this game? Obviously, we have some references there in the approach to close combat," gameplay director Andreas Krogh said to Game Informer.

"I think you see the Arkham games, you see those games in it. You also see some modern takes on destructibility in the environment that are not necessarily from the Arkham games, but newer takes like Uncharted. We have a deeper system than that because we want to do more of it, and from shooting, you see references that are also from modern games."

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World of Warcraft players posting screenshots of their virtual homes on Pinterest as part of an official promotion are being banned from the social media site for spam.

Blizzard is hard at work promoting WoW's new player housing feature, and social media site Pinterest is another area where Blizzard is hoping players will find housing inspiration. Those who link their WoW account to Pinterest will unlock an achievement and receive an in-game toy, the Pin-o-Matic Camera. That camera can then be used to automatically post in-game screenshots to Pinterest.

Unfortunately, players attempting to participate are being banned or suspended for violating Pinterest's spam policies, despite players on Reddit and the WoW forums reportedly having only posted a single in-game screenshot.

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Last week, Netflix gave Warner Bros. Discovery a seven-day window to reopen talks with Paramount for a potential buyout. Netflix already has a deal in place to purchase WBD, but it appears that Paramount will dramatically increase its offer.

According to Variety, Paramount's deadline to submit its final bid for Warner Bros. will occur at tonight at 11:59 PM ET. It's expected that Paramount's bid will come in around $32 per share of WBD stock, although at least one analyst believes it could go as high as $34 per share.

If that happens, Netflix has the right to match or exceed any offer made by Paramount. The question is whether Netflix wants to get in a protracted bidding war for WBD or if it's willing to walk away. If talks between WBD and Netflix collapse, the former will be on the line for a $2.8 billion breakup fee. However, Paramount has offered to cover that cost if its negotiations with WBD pan out.

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Within two days, Super Battle Golf has already sold more than 100,000 copies on Steam. Developer Brimstone thanked players for the "absolutely amazing" milestone, while at the same time promising a content update for the online multiplayer game in the future.

Super Battle Golf launched February 19, and Brimstone noted the online sports title was impressively created in just four-and-a-half months. The developer plans to introduce a new 9-hole biome with the upcoming patch, as well as some new items and cosmetics. In general, Brimstone said that it's "so happy to be seeing everyone play our goofy little game."

Super Battle Golf has sold 100,000 copies in the past 48 hours! Thank you all so much for playing our goofy little golf game it's been so much fun making this game!
And because of your support we're starting on our first content update! You can read a bit about it below! pic.twitter.com/ucG29dOabZ

— Brimstone ⛳ Super Battle Golf - Out Now On Steam! (@BrimstoneDevs) February 21, 2026

Up to eight players online can play a round of golf in Super Battle Golf, but it's definitely not like the traditional sport. Everyone is swinging away at the same time, leading to chaos and shenanigans. You can run down other players with a golf cart or even hit them from another part of the course with an orbital laser. Currently, the PC title offers 27 different courses.

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance Royal Edition (PS5, XSX)

$40 | Releases May 15

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II was one of 2025's breakout RPG successes. The open-world medieval fantasy RPG won numerous year-end awards and nominations from multiple outlets and drew a massive audience. It even outsold the previous entry in the series--which means, if you played KCDII, there's a good chance you missed the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Luckily, for console players, it's about to be much easier to grab the first game and all of its DLC thanks to an official Kingdom Come: Deliverance Royal Edition physical release dropping for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on May 15. This $40 package includes the base game, all expansions, and post-launch DLC, plus a host of new graphical and performance upgrades, such as 4K resolution, improved framerate, revamped textures, and more. Preorders for the Kingdom Come: Deliverance Royal Edition are available now.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Royal Edition (PS5, XSX) $40 | Releases May 15

Kingdom Come: Deliverance Royal Edition is the most complete, definitive way to play through Warhorse's massive open-world medieval RPG adventure. With the base game and all available DLC expansions included, it'll be easy to sink dozens upon dozens of hours into this game before jumping into the sequel. Below is everything include:

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance Base Game
• Enhanced Visuals and Performance
• Treasures of the Past DLC
• From the Ashes DLC
• The Amorous Adventures of Bold Sir Hans Capon DLC
• Band of Bastards DLC
• A Woman's Lot DLC

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance was originally released in February of 2018 to critical acclaim. It's a story-driven open-world RPG set in the Kingdom of Bohemia, a province of the Holy Roman Empire, in the early 1400's. You'll play through a first-person perspective, not unlike the style you'd say while playing an Elder Scrolls game, but with a much more comedic tone. You can upgrade your armor, weapons, and skills throughout your playthrough to suit your desired playstyle, while taking on side quests and exploring a seemingly endless open world along the way. The included DLCs add a ton more content to the experience, so this is definitely one to play during long holiday weekends or rainy days.

If you've already experienced the first game, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is an equally impressive follow-up that offers the same open-world RPG gameplay and mechanics, but with modernized visuals and mechanics. The sequel's Royal Edition is available now digitally as well, and it comes with every piece of DLC released so far, such as the Gallant Huntsman's Kit, The Lion's Crest, and Brushes With Death. You can get your PC copy for $40 (was $80) from Fanatical now.

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