Halloween sales 2026: the dates and regional details to check
Steam, Nintendo Australia, Epic and PlayStation have seasonal offers. Their editions and closing times are not interchangeable.
Four major storefronts have announced promotions around Halloween. These official windows were checked on 29 October 2026. They are event dates, not verified prices for individual Australian products.
| Store | Published dates | Regional detail |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Scream V | 26 October–2 November | Valve specifies 10:00 Pacific time; the closing date falls on 3 November in Brisbane. |
| Nintendo Australia | Ends 1 November | Selected discounts up to 70%; the page supplies no exact closing time. |
| Epic Games Store | 19 October–2 November | Selected discounts up to 80%; the US-English article's dollar amounts are not AUD quotes. |
| PlayStation Planet of the Deals | 21 October–4 November | Sony warns times and selection vary by region; check the Australian listing. |
A banner is not a comparison
Match game, edition, platform and format. Extra content, upgrades and subscriptions can make similar listings different products. An “up to” percentage describes selected offers, not every title.
We have not verified individual AUD checkout totals for this roundup and are not publishing a cheapest-store claim. Check the Australian store's expiry and final total. Our buying desk explains the checks.
Choose the experience first
Steam's festival includes demos and unreleased games. Nintendo links separate Switch and Switch 2 selections. Epic mixes horror with other releases; PlayStation's promotion is broader than Halloween. Find a game you want, then check its edition and price.
This page remains a dated 2026 archive after the events end. It does not silently become next year's calendar.
Official references
- Valve Steamworks — Steam Scream V event dates ↗
- Nintendo Australia — Halloween Sale — Australian selection ↗
- Epic Games — Halloween buyer’s guide — 19 October 2026 ↗
- PlayStation Blog — Planet of the Deals — 21 October 2026 ↗
Sources checked on 29 October 2026 AEST. Research organisation and drafting used AI assistance. This is source-backed editorial coverage, not independent reporting or a hands-on test; third-party details may change.