10 Best 2026 PS5 Games to Buy in the PlayStation Black Friday Sale, Ranked

2026 has been a busy year for PS5 owners (and gamers in general), with major releases spanning action, horror, RPGs, and everything in between. Now that the PlayStation Black Friday sale has arrived (via PlayStation.Blog), you have a chance to catch up on some of those releases without spending as much as you would’ve on launch day.

Of course, not every discount is worth jumping on. Here are the top ten 2026-released PS5 games we’d recommend checking out during the promotion, ranked by how appealing their current deals are.

10 Mortal Shell II

Mortal Shell II launched on August 20, 2026, bringing back the original’s punishing combat with a much larger world to explore. As of writing, you can pick up the Devout Edition for $39.99, down 20% during the promotion. It includes the base game and eight Obsidian Shell skins, one for each playable Shell. If you enjoy experimenting with different builds, there’s plenty here to dig into.

9 The Sinking City 2

Released on August 18, 2026, The Sinking City 2 takes players to a flooded version of 1920s Arkham, where survival depends on managing resources and dealing with the horrors lurking around every corner. Its Deluxe Edition is now available for $39.99, a 20% discount. You also get the Arkham Field Kit with this edition, making this a good entry point for fans of Lovecraftian horror.

8 Silent Hill Townfall

Silent Hill: Townfall arrived on September 24, 2026, taking the series to the remote Scottish island of St. Amelia. Its first-person perspective and portable CRTV give players a different way to experience the familiar psychological horror. The Standard Edition is currently $39.99, down 20%, and includes two bonus CRTV cosmetics. That’s a decent deal if you’ve been waiting to see where the series goes next.

7 007 First Light

IO Interactive brought its take on James Bond to PS5 on May 27, 2026, with 007 First Light exploring the spy’s early days at MI6. If you enjoyed the freedom of approaching missions in Hitman, there’s plenty to like here. The Deluxe Edition is $39.99 after a 50% discount, and includes four outfits, four gadget skins, and an exclusive weapon skin on top of the base game.

6 Pragmata

Capcom’s first new IP in a minute, Pragmata, launched on April 17, 2026, pairing astronaut Hugh with Diana, an adorable android who can hack enemies during combat. You have to manage both characters to survive the lunar facility, giving the game’s firefights an interesting twist. The Deluxe Edition costs $55.99 after a 20% discount and includes the Shelter Variety Pack, with additional outfits, weapon skins, gestures, and other cosmetic extras.

5 Marvel’s Wolverine

Insomniac’s PS5 exclusive Marvel’s Wolverine arrived on September 15, 2026, giving fans a much more brutal take on the superhero action the studio is known for. Logan’s search for answers about his past sets up plenty of opportunities for some seriously violent claw combat. The Digital Deluxe Edition is now $59.99, down 25%, and comes with additional suits, claw designs, and bonus progression items.

4 Saros

Housemarque followed up Returnal with Saros (another first-party exclusive) on April 30, 2026, taking players to the shifting planet of Carcosa for another demanding sci-fi adventure. Its bullet-hell combat and permanent progression give fans plenty of reasons to keep jumping back in after a failed run. Thanks to the Black Friday deal, the Digital Deluxe Edition is $59.99 after a 25% discount, with three additional armor sets inspired by other PlayStation games.

3 The Blood of Dawnwalker

Released on September 3, 2026, The Blood of Dawnwalker is Rebel Wolves’ debut open-world RPG about Coen, a man caught between his humanity and newly acquired vampiric powers, who must now find a way to save his family while deciding how far to embrace his curse. As of writing, the Eclipse Edition is available for $63.99, down 20%, and includes additional digital extras for fans who want more from its world.

1 Control Resonant

Remedy’s Control Resonant launched on September 24, 2026, and is easily one of the most celebrated action RPGs of the year. The game puts Dylan Faden, the younger brother of Jesse Faden, at the centre of a supernatural crisis spreading across a distorted Manhattan, and features a shapeshifting melee weapon that gives combat a different feel from the original game. The Digital Deluxe Edition is $55.99 after a 20% discount, and includes an outfit, resource bundle, digital artbook, and original soundtrack.

1 Resident Evil Requiem

Resident Evil Requiem launched on February 27, 2026, bringing Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy together for a campaign that switches between tense survival horror and more action-heavy encounters. It’s one of the year’s biggest horror releases, and the Standard Edition is currently $48.99, a 30% discount. This price comes from the ongoing Halloween promotion and is expected to be refreshed with a new offer for Black Friday; make sure to check your PlayStation Store for the exact price when you’re reading this.

With so many major releases receiving discounts, the PlayStation Black Friday sale has something for almost every kind of player. Some of these deals are even available on premium editions, so you can pick up extra content without paying full price. Which of these 2026 PS5 games are you planning to buy during the promotion? Let us know in the comments below!