Must-Have PlayStation Lunar New Year Sale Games in 2024

Around the Lunar New Year, which falls on the 1st of January in the lunar calendar, is as important a holiday in Asia as the Christmas season is in the West. Although Asian countries have adopted the Gregorian calendar for over a century, the tradition of spending the holiday with family at the beginning of the lunar year remains strong.

PlayStation is also holding a sale this year during this period. This is a chance for PlayStation users in Asia to finally purchase those expensive games they've been keeping in their shopping carts. With discounts of up to 80%, the sale ends on February 14th (Gregorian calendar).

Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy, released in 2023 by Portkey Games, is being offered at a 40% discount. Set about 100 years before the main Harry Potter storyline, this game has been praised for its faithful recreation of the wizarding world and enjoyable gameplay. Harry Potter fans particularly appreciate the ability to attend classes and freely explore the open-world Hogwarts.

The PS5 Standard Edition, originally priced at 96,000 KRW, is currently on sale for 57,960 KRW.

Assassin's Creed Mirage

The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed series, set in 9th-century Baghdad, is also available at a 30% discount. It delves into the past of Basim, who appeared as a supporting character in the previous game, Assassin's Creed Valhalla. While it has received somewhat mixed reviews, it faithfully recreates 9th-century Baghdad, a hallmark of the Assassin's Creed franchise. The ability to experience a city lost 1,000 years ago vividly within the game makes it an attractive title.

The Assassin's Edition, originally priced at 98,000 KRW, is now available for 68,600 KRW.

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut

Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, set on Tsushima Island in 13th-century Japan, is available at a 58% discount. The game is set against the backdrop of the Mongol invasion. It is particularly renowned for its impressive samurai action sequences.

The PS5 version, originally priced at 79,800 KRW, is now on sale for 33,516 KRW.

Death Stranding

Death Stranding, released in 2019 by Hideo Kojima, is available at a 60% discount. With its unique worldview and gameplay, Death Stranding was one of the most talked-about games of 2019. A gameplay trailer for Death Stranding 2 was recently released, so it might be a good time to play the first game before the sequel comes out.

The PS4 Digital Deluxe Edition has been reduced from 54,800 KRW to 21,920 KRW.

Red Dead Redemption 2

Set in the late stages of the American West's frontier era, this game is available with a 67% discount. Despite its 2018 release, it continues to maintain strong sales. It is particularly praised for its highly polished storyline, a continuation of the quality seen in its predecessor.

The Standard Edition is currently on sale for 21,780 KRW, down from its original price of 66,000 KRW.

In addition to these titles, various other games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are also on sale until February 14th.