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Arc System Works’ EVO France Sale is a time-limited digital storefront promotion, not an event ticket. The Japanese announcement lists different dates and offers by platform: Steam runs October 2–19, 2026; PlayStation and Nintendo Switch run October 7–21; and Microsoft Store runs October 9–21. Prices and participating games vary by region and store, so check the listing for your account region before buying.
When does the EVO France Sale end?
Arc System Works published its Japanese announcement on October 7, 2026, and says the sale periods differ by platform. The dates below are for the Japanese promotion; they do not establish dates or prices in other regions.
| Platform or store | Japanese sale period |
|---|---|
| Steam | October 2–19, 2026 |
| PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 | October 7–21, 2026 |
| Nintendo Switch | October 7–21, 2026 |
| Microsoft Store | October 9–21, 2026 |
Arc System Works cautions that participating titles and sale periods can vary by platform and asks buyers to confirm the sale price when purchasing. See the publisher’s Japanese sale announcement for its offer details.
What are some Japanese sale prices?
These are representative prices from Arc System Works’ Japanese announcement, in yen. They are not prices for other territories, and the examples do not establish which offer is cheapest across platforms.
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| Game and edition | Platform | List price | Discount | Sale price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- | PS4/PS5 | ¥3,990 | 50% off | ¥1,995 |
| GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- Nintendo Switch Edition | Nintendo Switch | ¥5,940 | 50% off | ¥2,970 |
| BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE Basic Edition | PlayStation | ¥4,180 | 80% off | ¥836 |
| BLAZBLUE CENTRALFICTION | PlayStation | ¥6,380 | 85% off | ¥957 |
| GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- | PlayStation | ¥3,035 | 90% off | ¥303 |
| GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R | Nintendo Switch | ¥1,507 | 75% off | ¥376 |
How to check whether the sale applies to your region
- Open the PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, or Microsoft Store associated with your account region.
- Search for the exact game and edition; different versions and platforms can have separate listings.
- Check the displayed discount, currency, and end date on that listing, then confirm the checkout price before completing the purchase.
Arc System Works Asia has separately described PlayStation Store and Hong Kong and Taiwan Nintendo eShop offers, including a 50% reduction for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-. That regional notice confirms region-specific listings; it does not mean the Japanese yen prices apply there. See Arc System Works Asia’s notice.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What does EVO France have to do with the sale?
The sale uses the EVO France name, but buying a game through a storefront promotion is not an EVO France ticket, and the sale announcement does not establish that every discounted game is part of tournament play.
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- Furious beat-’em-up action for one or two players!
- Stunning pixel-art graphics plus anime and manga cutscenes!
- Fantastic soundtrack featuring NateWantsToBattle, Chipzel, Christina Vee, and Megan McDuffee!
- Six large city regions to fight through, complete with shops and side quests!
- Loads of weapons, items, and abilities to power-up your heroines!
Separately, Arc System Works Europe announced a booth at EVO France 2026 at the Palais des Expositions de Nice, with merchandise for purchase and activities. It identified the event as an Arc World Tour 26-27 Platinum+ tour stop for GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and the first qualifier for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Those are event details, not additional terms of the digital sale. Read Arc System Works Europe’s booth announcement.
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