# Video game publisher digital sales

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/video-game-publisher-digital-sales
> Updated: 2026-08-16T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Major video game publishers, including Bandai Namco, Nintendo, and Sunsoft, have implemented various digital sales across multiple platforms during the summer of 2026.

Initial promotions by Bandai Namco and Sunsoft featured significant discounts ranging from 30% to 90% on titles such as ‘Tales of ARISE – Beyond the Dawn Edition’ and ‘Clock Tower: Rewind’ across the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, and Steam. 

Subsequent sales extended these digital discounts, with Nintendo offering deals on titles like ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms through mid-August. Bandai Namco continued its promotions with extended sales on the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop, featuring titles such as ‘SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada’ and ‘Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO’ through late August and early September.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Nintendo and Bandai Namco launch digital video game sales

Nintendo and Bandai Namco are holding digital sales for various video game titles on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and other platforms, offering significant discounts on popular franchises.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-and-bandai-namco-launch-digital-video-game-sales

### 2026-08-03: Bandai Namco and Sunsoft Announce Summer Download Game Sales

Bandai Namco and Sunsoft launch summer sales on PlayStation, Nintendo eShop and Steam, offering up to 90% off downloadable games.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bandai-namco-and-sunsoft-announce-summer-download-game-sales

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