By Purchase it on Xbox and snag the PC copy at no extra cost
- penned by Fraser Gilbert
You’ve likely caught wind that Play Anywhere is getting major love in 2025—this is Microsoft’s label for when you pick up a title on console and unlock the Windows build at zero additional cost. Scores of releases fall under this perk during the ongoing Xbox Summer Sale.
In truth, there’s such a mountain that a complete showcase isn’t practical. So we’re spotlighting twenty-five standout Xbox Play Anywhere bargains you can scoop up in the Summer Sale / Ultimate Game Sale, running until July’s final day.
If you crave the exhaustive spread instead, we’ve made it simple: swing by the ”Ultimate Game Sale” landing page on Xbox’s official site, tap the left-nav “Play With” filter, then tick the “Xbox Play Anywhere” box. Done!
Alright, below are 25 top Xbox Play Anywhere discounts in the 2025 Xbox Summer Sale:
| Game | UK Price | US Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliens: Fireteam Elite | £6.24 | $7.49 | 75% |
| Bramble: The Mountain King | £4.99 | $5.99 | 80% |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | £37.56 | $44.99 | 10% |
| Death Stranding Director’s Cut | £13.99 | $15.99 | 60% |
| Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake | £38.99 | $38.99 | 35% |
| Final Fantasy XVI | £34.99 | $34.99 | 30% |
| Gang Beasts | £6.39 | $7.99 | 60% |
| Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 | £6.24 | $7.49 | 85% |
| Lies of P | £24.99 | $29.99 | 50% |
| Life is Strange: Double Exposure | £24.99 | $24.99 | 50% |
| Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth | £23.99 | $27.99 | 60% |
| Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii | £38.49 | $41.99 | 30% |
| Metaphor: ReFantazio | £35.99 | $41.99 | 40% |
| New Super Lucky’s Tale | £4.99 | $5.99 | 80% |
| Ninja Gaiden 2 Black | £25.99 | $32.49 | 35% |
| Octopath Traveler 2 | £19.99 | $23.99 | 60% |
| PowerWash Simulator | £9.99 | $12.49 | 50% |
| Psychonauts 2 | £10.99 | $11.99 | 80% |
| Remnant 2 | £16.69 | $19.99 | 60% |
| Scarlet Nexus | £7.49 | $8.99 | 85% |
| £13.99 | $13.99 | 65% | |
| South of Midnight | £29.99 | $29.99 | 25% |
| Suikoden 1&2 HD Remaster | £35.99 | $39.99 | 20% |
| Trepang2 | £14.99 | $14.99 | 50% |
| Zombie Army 4: Dead War | £3.99 | $4.99 | 90% |
Naturally, numerous titles on this list are already part of Xbox Game Pass, so check your subscription before spending—unless the ongoing markdowns are simply irresistible for perpetual ownership.
If you’re unsure how Xbox Play Anywhere functions, grab the PC build(s) via the Xbox desktop application’s “My Library” tab; from there you can install and launch as normal. Just ensure your computer is powerful enough—some entries could push an older setup to its limits.
Additional helpful rundowns about these bargains live elsewhere on Pure Xbox, such as the full list of backward-compatible deals in this week’s sale—you’ll find even more under the related reads down below.
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Fraser is Pure Xbox’s News Editor, constantly covering the most impactful Xbox stories and the wider industry.