Steam Winter Sale 2025 launches December 18 and runs through January 5, 2026, delivering the year’s final wave of deep RPG discounts across AAA blockbusters, indie darlings, and classic franchises. \
| Game | Current / Base Price* | Previous Lowest Price | Expected Winter Sale Target | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | $59.99 | $20.99 (65% off) | Around $20.99 (65% off) | Recently hit all-time low in December 2025, very likely to repeat during Winter Sale. |
| Baldur’s Gate 3 | $59.99 | $44.99 (25% off) | Around $44.99 (25% off) | Rarely discounted; 25% off is current historical low and probable Winter Sale target. |
| Steam Winter Sale 2025 Window | – | – | Dec 18, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026 | Officially listed as the Winter Sale dates across SteamDB and sale calendars. |
Cyberpunk 2077 just hit its lowest Steam price ever at $20.99 (65% off), signaling aggressive pricing when Winter Sale starts. Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, The Witcher 3, and dozens more story-heavy RPGs are expected to return with matching or improved discount tiers based on recent Black Friday and Autumn Sale patterns.
When Winter Sale Goes Live
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM Pacific marks the official start, with discounts running until January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific. The three-week window covers Christmas and New Year, making it Steam’s longest seasonal sale of the year and the last major discount event before spring. Multiple tracking sites including SteamDB, GG.deals, and PC Gamer confirmed identical dates, so there’s no ambiguity around timing.
Previous Winter Sales dropped deals at the exact minute the event banner went live on Steam’s homepage, meaning wishlists automatically send price alerts the second RPG discounts activate. Regional pricing varies, but US dollar discounts typically mirror or slightly beat Black Friday numbers during Winter Sale weeks.
Top RPG Price Drops to Expect
Cyberpunk 2077 already matched its all-time low at $20.99 during recent December promotions, with the Phantom Liberty expansion hitting 30% off for the first time. That pricing is highly likely to repeat when Winter Sale starts, especially since CD Projekt RED ran targeted discount events throughout 2025 that aligned with Steam’s major seasonal windows.
Baldur’s Gate 3 historically sees rare discounts, but past Winter Sales marked some of its first-ever price cuts, with 10–20% off common during holiday windows. Elden Ring, The Witcher 3 Complete Edition, and Divinity: Original Sin 2 regularly drop to $15–$30 range based on SteamDB price history charts, making them strong candidates for sub-$20 pickups if discounts hit 60–75% off.
JRPGs like Persona 5 Royal, Final Fantasy XVI, and Octopath Traveler II also trend toward 30–50% discounts during Winter Sale periods, with Reddit communities and deal trackers highlighting them as consistent value picks in past events.
How to Track Best Deals
Use Steam’s Specials page and wishlist notifications for instant alerts when RPG prices drop on December 18. Add target games to your wishlist now, then check email or Steam mobile app for automatic price-cut notifications the moment Winter Sale flips live.
SteamDB provides the most detailed price history tracking, showing exact lowest-recorded prices, discount percentages over time, and regional pricing comparisons. Cross-reference any Winter Sale discount against SteamDB’s historical low to confirm whether it’s truly a record deal or just standard seasonal pricing. GG.deals and IsThereAnyDeal offer similar tracking with wishlist import features and browser extensions that flag all-time lows in real time.
Why These RPG Deals Matter
Winter Sale 2025 arrives after a packed year of RPG releases and DLC drops, meaning newer titles like Dragon’s Dogma 2 and older evergreens like Skyrim Special Edition will both compete for attention with overlapping discount tiers. Publishers use Winter Sale to clear wishlist backlogs and drive year-end revenue, which historically results in the deepest and widest RPG discount coverage of any Steam event.
The timing also benefits players building libraries during holiday breaks, with three full weeks to research, compare, and purchase without rushing before sale expiration. Black Friday already ended December 1, so Winter Sale becomes the definitive last-chance window for 2025 RPG discounts before prices reset in early 2026.
