PS5 Days of Play 2026: Helldivers 2, Ready Or Not Lead Discounts

Sony’s Days of Play 2026 sale is now live, slashing prices on hundreds of PS5 games. Notable discounts include Helldivers 2 and Ready Or Not. This annual event is one of the biggest sales PlayStation holds each year. This year’s lineup features major first-party releases along with popular third-party titles.

Helldivers 2 comes into the sale with quite a bit of background. Arrowhead Game Studios’ co-op shooter launched in February 2024, quickly becoming one of PlayStation’s top-selling PC games. However, it currently holds an 80% positive rating on Steam, based on 811,585 reviews. This rating shows a split among players regarding the game’s direction. On average, about 32,947 players are playing on Steam daily, a significant drop from its peak in 2024.

The discount arrives as Arrowhead works to improve Helldivers 2’s reputation. TwistedVoxel detailed the Days of Play deals, showing that Helldivers 2 is now priced lower than its usual $39.99 on Steam. The studio released Update 1.006.204 in May to address audio issues following a wave of negative feedback. They’ve committed to several weeks of campaigns and crucial fixes before summer, indicating they know retaining players is crucial.

Ready Or Not, a tactical SWAT shooter from VOID Interactive, also features prominently in the sale. The game gained a loyal fanbase thanks to its methodical, squad-based gameplay and has enjoyed positive word-of-mouth since its full launch. Being part of Days of Play allows it to reach a console audience that may have overlooked it during its initial PC release.

The larger Days of Play catalog, as OpenCritic reported, includes hundreds of titles across different genres. Sony typically aligns this promotion with PlayStation’s June anniversary. They use competitive pricing to boost both hardware and software sales ahead of the summer’s quieter release schedule. For those waiting to buy either Helldivers 2 or Ready Or Not, this sale offers the best price point for both titles on PlayStation platforms.

By The Numbers

Helldivers 2 Steam Reviews	811,585 (80% positive)
Helldivers 2 Current Steam Price	$39.99
Current Steam Concurrent Players	32,947
Helldivers 2 Release Date	February 8, 2024
Days of Play Discounted Titles	Hundreds of PS5 games

Community sentiment around Helldivers 2 has cooled off. One Steam reviewer expressed the frustration clearly: “Arrowhead working day and night to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.” This sentiment appears frequently in recent reviews, reflecting a segment of players who view the studio’s post-launch choices as detrimental. Despite Arrowhead acknowledging the issues and sharing a plan for improvements, it remains to be seen if a sale-driven influx of new PS5 players will change the narrative.

What To Watch

• Arrowhead’s summer update plans: The studio has promised multi-week campaigns and core fixes by summer 2026. Whether these updates arrive before or after the Days of Play sale will affect the experience for new buyers at launch.
• DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR rollout: Helldivers 2’s May 27 graphics update added DLSS 4.5 and FSR support, which could enhance PC performance and draw back some lapsed players. Keep an eye on concurrent player numbers in early June.
• Days of Play conversion rates: Sony usually doesn’t share detailed sales data from promotional events. However, watching Helldivers 2’s Steam concurrent player count in the weeks after the sale will give a good indication of whether the discount is helping with player retention.