# Japanese video game seasonal sales

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-video-game-seasonal-sales
> Updated: 2026-09-07T05:10:23.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Various video game publishers in Japan have announced seasonal digital sales for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms.

Square Enix launched a summer sale featuring discounts of up to 70% on titles such as ‘Star Ocean: First Departure R’ and the ‘Legend of Mana’ series. This promotion included a themed pop-up shop for certain series starting in early September 2026.

Following this, Kairosoft announced a seasonal sale for its management simulation titles running from September 3 to September 29, 2026. The sale included discounts of up to 67% on various titles for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Kairosoft announces seasonal sale for Nintendo Switch titles

Kairosoft is holding a seasonal sale for its management simulation games on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 from September 3 to September 29, with discounts ranging from 50% to 67%.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kairosoft-announces-seasonal-sale-for-nintendo-switch-titles

### 2026-08-29: Square Enix announces major summer sale and pop-up shop

Square Enix is hosting a major summer sale with up to 70% off, including the first sale for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of ‘Star Ocean the Second Story R’. Other developers also announced new releases.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/square-enix-announces-major-summer-sale-and-pop-up-shop

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Cite as: Japanese video game seasonal sales. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-video-game-seasonal-sales