Mondays can feel like a tough whistle to start the week. But for those who track the gaming world, it often means fresh chances to score big. Here on August 24, we’ve found some amazing plays for your Steam library. This time, we’re highlighting not one, but two huge discounts, plus a brand new title and a free gem.
Battlefield 2042: Major Drop in Price
This game, a veteran from November 19, 2021, needs no introduction for shooter fans. Battlefield 2042 is back with a bang. The new Battlefield 6 Open Beta has been breaking player records. This success has prompted EA Sports to give fans a special treat for 2042, an edition that didn’t fully win over the community.
The Standard version of the game is now 95% off. It drops from €59.99 to just €2.99. The Elite Edition also gets a big price cut. It is now €13.49, down from €89.99, which is an 85% saving. These deals are hard to beat, even if the game had a rocky start. This special promotion runs out on September 2, at 6 PM Lisbon time. So, make your move quickly!
Recommended System Requirements for Battlefield 2042
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7 4790
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- Disk Space: 100 GB free space
ANNO 1800: Build an Empire for Less
Strategy fans, prepare for a journey back in time. ANNO 1800, a Ubisoft creation from April 16, 2019, is your ticket to the 19th century. This game puts you in an era of industry, diplomacy, and discovery. Build grand cities, explore new lands, and navigate a world of conspiracies and alliances. Your goal is to conquer the world. Will you be an innovator, an explorer, or a conqueror? This game challenges you to find out.
The Standard version of ANNO 1800 is 90% off until August 28. It costs just €5.99 instead of €59.99. The ‘Year 5 Gold Edition’ and ‘Definitive Annoversary’ are also 65% off until Thursday. You can grab the Gold Edition for €34.99 and the Annoversary for €45.49. If you just want to get a taste, the Standard version is a perfect start. One quick note: ANNO 1800 does not offer European Portuguese text. You will find English, French, and German options for interface, voice, and subtitles.
Fans of the series should mark their calendars. ANNO 117: Pax Romana arrives on November 13 this year. You can pre-order the Standard version for €59.99 or the Gold Edition for €89.99.
Recommended System Requirements for ANNO 1800
- Processor: Intel i5 4690k or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 970 GTX or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4 GB VRAM, Shader Model 5.1)
- Disk Space: 60 GB free space
BIG LOOT: A Fresh Face with a Discount
Sometimes, a new contender steps onto the field and just feels different. We nearly gave up hope finding a fresh face this week, but then we found BIG LOOT. The game’s trailer, on Steam and its own site, instantly caught our attention. It promised something outside the usual plays.
BIG LOOT is all about exploring. It sounds simple, but it truly offers freedom. You will travel with your wagon, making smart choices about your gear. Your routes to new towns and how you manage resources are key. As the Steam page warns, “The road to the next city is full of surprises.” This game, from Reverie Clouds, launched on Thursday, August 21. It is the work of a single developer, balancing a day job with a dream game. The CEO plans for BIG LOOT to stay in Early Access for 12 to 20 months. This allows the community to help shape its future. You can join in with a 20% discount until Thursday, August 28, making it €9.43. After that, it returns to its base price of €11.79 on August 29.
Recommended System Requirements for BIG LOOT
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
- Disk Space: 1 GB free space
BULLET YEETERS: The Free Game of the Week
Alright, a little personal question: do you live alone? If so, you know how hard it is to keep a place tidy. Well, this week’s free game might make that chore impossible. BULLET YEETERS, from Brightika, Inc., dropped just last Monday, August 19. It promises to bring chaos and jetpacks right into your virtual home. Confused? Let me explain.
This MMO third-person shooter features “small agents with big guns battling in huge household arenas.” Imagine war zones in your kitchen, garage, or even the living room. Everyday items quickly become your tactical cover, pushing you closer to becoming the last one standing.
Recommended System Requirements for BULLET YEETERS
- Processor: Core i5-10600K or Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics Card: RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 5700
- Disk Space: 12 GB free space