Fanatical Black Friday Sale 2026: dates and Fanatical deals worth it
Short answer: Fanatical has not announced its Black Friday 2026 sale dates yet (TBA). We last checked Fanatical's official X account on and found no announcement. Last year Fanatical's Black Friday Sale went live on Friday, November 21, 2025, a week before Black Friday, with thousands of deals and a prize-wheel spin for every spend over $15. Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27 (37 days from today). Right now Fanatical has 341 of the 429 games we track that it sells on sale, and it is the cheapest (or tied for cheapest) authorized store for 41 of those. Updated .
Fanatical Black Friday 2026 dates
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Fanatical Black Friday Sale start | TBA (not announced by Fanatical) |
| Fanatical Black Friday Sale end | TBA (not announced by Fanatical) |
| Black Friday | Friday, November 27, 2026 |
| Cyber Monday | Monday, November 30, 2026 |
| Steam Winter Sale (Valve) | December 17, 2026 to January 4, 2027 (details) |
For reference only: last year's sale started on the Friday a week before Black Friday. The same weekday this year is November 20, 2026, but that is our observation, not a Fanatical date. We'll update this page when Fanatical announces the sale.
Fanatical's recent big sales (from Fanatical's own posts)
| Sale | When | What Fanatical said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Friday Sale 2025 | Live Friday, November 21, 2025 (Fanatical posted at 10:00 AM Eastern). Daily “Black Friday Flash Deals” posts ran through Sunday, November 30; on Monday, December 1, Fanatical moved on to its daily holiday bundles. We didn't find an exact end time in Fanatical's posts. | Thousands of deals; a prize-wheel spin for every spend over $15 | Fanatical post |
| Black Friday 2025 extras | During the sale (posted November 24, 2025) | Aaero free, plus the prize wheel | Fanatical post |
| Fall Sale 2026 | Live Thursday, October 1, 2026 (posted at 1:00 PM Eastern) | 1000s of deals, a free reward when you spend over $15, Star Deals every 48 hours | Fanatical post |
Fanatical discounts we track today (60 of 341)
Games we track that Fanatical has on sale today, biggest discount first (top 60). "All-time low" is CheapShark's record for the game at any store. "Cheapest today?" compares Fanatical with every other authorized store we track. The verdict is for Fanatical's price.
| Game | Fanatical price | Regular | Off | All-time low | Cheapest today? | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sid Meiers Civilization VI | $5.09 | -92% | $2.36 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Distant Worlds: Universe | $2.39 | -92% | $2.39 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | BUY | Get deali | |
| Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak | $4.24 | -92% | Free (past giveaway) | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | WAIT | Get deali | |
| The Quarry | $5.09 | -92% | $5.09 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | BUY | Get deali | |
| Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition | $3.39 | -92% | $3.19 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | BUY | Get deali | |
| 12 is Better Than 6 | $0.79 | -92% | $0.59 | No: $0.69 at IndieGala | BUY | Get deali | |
| Metro 2033 Redux | $1.99 | -90% | $0.99 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | BUY | Get deali | |
| Metro: Last Light Redux | $1.99 | -90% | Free (past giveaway) | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | WAIT | Get deali | |
| The Chant | $2.49 | -90% | $2.49 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | BUY | Get deali | |
| Windbound | $2.99 | -90% | $1.99 | No: $1.99 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Homeworld Remastered Collection | $4.54 | -87% | Free (past giveaway) | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Metro Exodus | $4.49 | -85% | $2.99 | No: $2.99 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Bears in Space | $2.99 | -85% | $1.99 | No: $1.99 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| The Siege and the Sandfox | $2.24 | -85% | $1.49 | No: $1.49 at GOG | BUY | Get deali | |
| BioShock Infinite | $6.44 | -79% | $5.27 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | GOOD DEAL | Get deali | |
| Sid Meier's Civilization V | $6.44 | -79% | $2.98 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Totally Accurate Battle Simulator | $5.39 | -73% | $1.99 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Risk of Rain 2 | $7.12 | -72% | $4.99 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Hearts of Iron IV | $14.49 | -71% | $3.98 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Moss II VR | $8.39 | -58% | $8.39 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | BUY | Get deali | |
| Frosthaven | $24.79 | -38% | $23.19 | No: $23.19 at GameBillet | BUY | Get deali | |
| Farming Simulator 25 | $20.99 | -30% | $17.97 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | GOOD DEAL | Get deali | |
| Children of Morta | $15.77 | -28% | $2.19 | No: $3.29 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| AER Memories of Old | $10.75 | -28% | $0.99 | No: $1.19 at WinGameStore | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun | $29.39 | -27% | Free (past giveaway) | No: $2.49 at WinGameStore | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Wizardry 8 | $7.34 | -27% | $1.49 | No: $1.49 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Frostpunk | $22.04 | -27% | $2.24 | No: $3.76 at Gamesplanet | WAIT | Get deali | |
| SpeedRunners | $11.01 | -27% | $1.00 | No: $2.66 at GameBillet | WAIT | Get deali | |
| This War of Mine | $14.69 | -27% | $0.99 | No: $2.99 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Time Loader | $7.34 | -27% | $0.80 | No: $1.19 at WinGameStore | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Iratus Lord of the Dead | $22.04 | -27% | $1.89 | No: $1.99 at WinGameStore | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Roguebook | $18.36 | -27% | $1.74 | No: $1.74 at Steam | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Tower of Time | $18.36 | -27% | $1.74 | No: $1.99 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Bomber Crew | $11.75 | -27% | $0.99 | No: $2.40 at DreamGame | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Mordheim: City of the Damned | $14.69 | -27% | $0.99 | No: $1.99 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Rogue Lords | $18.36 | -27% | $1.99 | No: $2.49 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Felix The Reaper | $7.34 | -27% | Free (past giveaway) | No: $0.99 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Holy Potatoes! A Weapon Shop?! | $7.34 | -27% | $0.66 | No: $0.99 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| State of Mind | $14.69 | -27% | $1.00 | No: $1.39 at WinGameStore | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Ogre | $18.36 | -27% | $1.87 | No: $2.18 at Gamesplanet | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Hell Is Us | $37.24 | -26% | $14.95 | No: $14.99 at IndieGala | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel | $5.89 | -26% | $4.79 | Yes, Fanatical is cheapest | GOOD DEAL | Get deali | |
| Rhell: Warped Worlds and Troubled Times | $11.22 | -25% | $5.86 | No: $8.48 at Steam | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Core Keeper | $14.97 | -25% | $7.12 | No: $11.99 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Silver Pines | $18.74 | -25% | $18.66 | No: $18.66 at GameBillet | BUY | Get deali | |
| SteamWorld Dig 2 | $14.97 | -25% | $0.99 | No: $2.99 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| The Alters | $26.24 | -25% | $13.60 | No: $15.74 at Epic Games Store | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Mythic Ocean | $11.22 | -25% | $1.57 | No: $2.46 at GreenManGaming | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Ravenswatch | $18.71 | -25% | $5.25 | No: $12.49 at Steam | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Sorry Were Closed | $18.64 | -25% | Free (past giveaway) | No: $15.74 at DreamGame | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Tiny Terrys Turbo Trip | $13.47 | -25% | $6.95 | No: $8.99 at Steam | WAIT | Get deali | |
| OTXO | $11.22 | -25% | Free (past giveaway) | No: $6.74 at Epic Games Store | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Tails of Iron | $18.71 | -25% | $1.62 | No: $2.99 at Epic Games Store | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Patch Quest | $11.22 | -25% | $1.49 | No: $3.00 at DreamGame | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Stealth Bastard Deluxe | $7.48 | -25% | $0.25 | No: $1.00 at DreamGame | WAIT | Get deali | |
| When Ski Lifts Go Wrong | $11.22 | -25% | $1.04 | No: $1.50 at DreamGame | WAIT | Get deali | |
| WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship | $29.95 | -25% | $2.34 | No: $2.49 at GameBillet | WAIT | Get deali | |
| City of Beats | $14.97 | -25% | $2.29 | No: $2.99 at GOG | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Frostpunk: The Last Autumn | $12.72 | -25% | $1.95 | No: $2.16 at Gamesplanet | WAIT | Get deali | |
| Hue | $11.22 | -25% | $1.12 | No: $3.00 at DreamGame | WAIT | Get deali |
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Final price: prices shown are store list prices in US dollars reported by CheapShark. The authorized stores we list generally show the final price at checkout, but local sales tax or VAT, regional pricing and currency conversion can change what you pay, so verify the price at the store before you buy. Authorized stores only: no keyshops or gray-market key resellers.
More Fanatical prices: all Fanatical deals today. Prices are US dollars before tax.
Tips for Fanatical's Black Friday sale
- Check a price against the game's history with our Black Friday deal checker or the game's buy-or-wait page.
- Fanatical sells game keys. Check which platform the key is for (usually Steam) and any region notes on the product page before you pay.
- Fanatical also runs bundles all year; see our bundles page.
- Steam's Winter Sale starts December 17, 2026. See Black Friday or Winter Sale?
FAQ
When is the Fanatical Black Friday sale 2026?
Not announced yet (TBA). We last checked Fanatical's official X account on October 20, 2026 and found no announcement. Last year Fanatical's Black Friday Sale went live on November 21, 2025, the Friday a week before Black Friday.
What did Fanatical's Black Friday sale include last year?
Fanatical said its 2025 Black Friday Sale had thousands of deals, and every spend over $15 earned a spin on a prize wheel for games and vouchers. It also posted daily Black Friday Flash Deals and gave away Aaero during the sale.
Should I buy now or wait for Fanatical's Black Friday sale?
Check the game's all-time low first. 5 of the 341 Fanatical discounts we track are already at the game's lowest price on record, so there is little reason to wait for those. 319 of the Fanatical discounts below get WAIT from us today because the game has been meaningfully cheaper before (21 of them were given away free at some point, so their all-time low is $0).
Is Fanatical a legit store?
Fanatical is on LootDrop's list of authorized stores, the stores that sell keys supplied through publishers rather than gray-market resellers. We don't list keyshops such as G2A, Kinguin or Eneba.
Is Fanatical cheaper than Steam?
Sometimes. Today Fanatical is the cheapest (or tied for cheapest) authorized store for 41 of its 341 discounted games that we track. Compare on each game's page, or see our list of PC games cheaper than Steam.
Sources
- Fanatical on X, Nov 21, 2025: “Pay Less, Pay More with our Black Friday Sale! … thousands of deals live across our site, plus every spend over $15 will earn you a spin on our wheel”
- Fanatical on X, Nov 24, 2025: “Grab Aaero for free! … Save on 1000s of games! … Spin the wheel, win a prize!”
- Fanatical on X, Nov 30, 2025: “Black Friday Flash Deals” (its last daily flash-deal post of the sale)
- Fanatical on X, Dec 1, 2025: “the season of festivity is upon us … New gaming bundles every day!”
- Fanatical on X, Oct 1, 2026: “THE FALL SALE IS HERE! … 1000s of Deals … Free Reward When You Spend Over $15 … Star Deals Every 48 Hours”
Prices: CheapShark API, checked October 21, 2026. "Get deal" links go through CheapShark's redirect to Fanatical (CheapShark may earn a commission; see our disclosure). LootDrop has no affiliate deal with Fanatical today.
See also: Black Friday PC game deals 2026 · GOG Black Friday sale · Epic Black Friday sale · Steam Black Friday? · Humble Black Friday sale · Green Man Gaming Black Friday sale · Fanatical deals today · all-time lows today · sale calendar.