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Feb 24

Steam Next Fest is here!

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Steam is excited* to kick off a full week of demos on new games from developers all over the world: FREE demos, that YOU can play before they even launch.

Hundreds (ok, more than that) of demos are here, and you'll find them for any genre or category your gaming heart desires. Take a look around, chat with developers and check out their livestreams, and wishlist the ones you love!

Join us now on Steam to play what's next: The February edition of Steam Next Fest is on now through March 3rd at 10am PST.

*Yes, we know "Steam" is a platform, and platforms don't "have emotions" but, you know, we disagree. It's excited, you're excited, we're all just happy to be here.

Feb 18

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Added missing files for Taunt: The Travel Agent
Added No Hat styles for the Cozy Cover-Up
Added VScript support for HIDEHUD_MATCH_STATUS flag to hide the Match Status panel
Added a borderless window option to video settings
Added bicubic lightmaps (from Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Update)
Added radial fog (from Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Update)
Added support for Steam Networking
Made the default server name for listen servers include the player's name
Made the game launch in native resolution by default instead of 640x480
Client-side prediction fixes (these fix 'jank'/rollback in certain situations)
- Fixed a prediction bug where if the player was moved on the client, their input-based movement for that tick was not taken into account in non-player actions
- Improved prediction for walking on props and other entities
- Made certain client-side entities only trigger local prediction errors
  - e.g. If the viewmodel experiences a prediction error, the player will not experience a prediction error
- Fixed prediction of viewmodel sway
- Fixed a prediction error regarding weapon idle animations
Fixed certain breakable props not gibbing correctly
Fixed an issue where certain variables like position would not be updated correctly to match the server in certain situations
Fixed the player's base velocity (eg. conveyors, moving items etc.) getting subtly out of sync from client/server
Fixed players being able to spam duel cancellation messages for a duel that doesn't exist
Fixed not being able to join community servers via Steam invites or game info
Fixed lighting position discrepancies for cosmetic items, weapons, and viewmodels (community fix from ficool2)
Fixed Equipped label overlapping attribute icons in the loadout menu (community fix from Lindon)
Fixed an issue with props and team colors when taunting with Australium weapons
Fixed the Voices from Below effect not working when taunting with the Highland Hound set equipped
Fixed player voice commands being abruptly ended when the player enters shallow water
Fixed incorrect number on the Geneva Contravention achievement icon
Fixed the Military Style for The Surgeon General to stay properly semi-visible at all angles
Fixed some classes missing the BLU team material for That '70s Chapeau
Fixed the Spanish-Latin America option being displayed as English in the Settings menu
Fixed the MOTD dialog not working for Spanish-Latin America
Updated attribute descriptions for The Scottish Resistance and the Stickybomb Jumper to use 'stickybomb' instead of 'pipebomb'
Updated equip_region settings for The Little Bear, The Heavy-Weight Champ, The Grand Duchess Tutu, and the Combat Slacks to fix unnecessary conflicts
Updated the Spooky Night and Ominous Night Unusual taunt effects to fix a visual bug (Thanks Kiffy!)
Updated koth_overcast_final to improve optimization
Updated ctf_applejack
- Added block bullets to some stores
- Unblocked a window at mid, allowing Snipers to shot across the middle hut
- Removed the missing texture in BLU spawn
- Gave a chicken a friend, because friendship is magic
Updated cp_fortezza
- New radio model for spawn rooms
- Changed sentry shack ammo pack on last to a medium
- Adjusted health pickups throughout the map
- Changed kill volume on cap A double doors to be more consistent with visuals
- Improved bot support (Thanks Star Bright)
- Detail pass
Updated pl_patagonia
- [Stage 1]
  - Fixed some RED bots stuck forever trying to make an impossible jump on the stairs outside spawn
  - Fixed the cart not capping the first point on extremely rare occasions
- [Stage 2]
  - Improved optimization
  - Fixed a nodraw floor near the first BLU spawn train bridge waterfall
  - Fixed 3D skybox looking pitch black for players using mat_hdr_level 2
- [Stage 3]
  - Improved optimization
  - Fixed wrap assassin baubles colliding with a solid func_brush bounding box outside BLU spawn
  - Removed the platform above the open choke of the last point
  - Added an additional path to the window overlooking the open choke of the last point
  - Fixed RED bots getting stuck on a solid fence outside the RED spawn
  - Fixed 3D skybox looking pitch black for players using mat_hdr_level 2

Feb 3

Steam Idler Fest is underway from now through February 10th

Steam News - kaci

Why stress yourself out coordinating a bunch of hand-eye movements over complicated gameplay when you can play... idly?

Join us now through February 10th at 10am PST for Steam's Idler Fest, a celebration of all sorts of games that require the simplest of nudges to move play along. Normally we'd say "hurry on over to the sale page" but in this case, a "get on over there whenever you feel like it*" feels like a more accurate call to action.

Either way, here's to a week of idle fun and great deals!

*but, you know, during the sale.

Jan 31

Now Available on Steam - Foundation, 25% off!

Foundation - Valve

Foundation is Now Available on Steam and is 25% off!*

Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.

*Offer ends February 7 at 10AM Pacific Time

Jan 20

On now: Steam's Real-Time Strategy Fest

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Ready to think quickly on your feet? What about fast reactions, how are those?

Ready for us to stop asking you so many questions? Ha.

Steam's Real-Time Strategy Fest has you covered, with discounts and demos galore from January 20th - January 27th at 10am PST.

Did we mention the focus is on real-time? Ooops, sorry, that was another question. Steam's Real-Time Strategy Fest is packed with deals on strategy games that aren't turn-based, but rather run in real time.

Join us, won't you? Check out the discounts now through January 27th at 10am PST.

Jan 7

SteamOS expands beyond Steam Deck

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With Lenovo's announcement at CES 2025 of the Lenovo Legion Go S, we are pleased to share that their "Powered by SteamOS" model is the first handheld officially licensed to ship with Valve's SteamOS. We built this operating system to provide a seamless user experience optimized for gaming, while retaining access to the power and flexibility of a PC. SteamOS is the same operating system we run on Steam Deck, and the team is making updates to ensure it fully supports the Lenovo Legion Go S and provides the same seamless experience customers expect.

In addition, the same work that we are doing to support the Lenovo Legion Go S will improve compatibility with other handhelds. Ahead of Legion Go S shipping, we will be shipping a beta of SteamOS which should improve the experience on other handhelds, and users can download and test this themselves. And of course we'll continue adding support and improving the experience with future releases.

Frequently-asked questions:

What is SteamOS?

SteamOS is an operating system built by Valve. It features a seamless user experience optimized for gaming, while retaining access to the power and flexibility of a PC, and plays tens of thousands of games on Steam. SteamOS currently officially ships on Steam Deck and will soon ship with certain Legion Go S models. Valve is working on SteamOS support for more devices in the future.

What are the key benefits of SteamOS?

SteamOS is optimized for gaming and provides a console-like experience that's meant to be used with a controller. It offers features like quick suspend / resume to get you quickly in and out of games, and offers seamless system and game updates.

What is the user experience of SteamOS?

SteamOS puts the player directly into Steam, with access to the full Steam ecosystem - your Steam Library, Steam Cloud, Steam Chat, Steam Game Recording, and more. The user interface is optimized for controller use and it's easy to install and play Steam games. Best of all, users don't have to worry about driver updates and hardware tweaks - all of this is handled seamlessly through built in system updates.

Can this run every game on Steam?

SteamOS is Linux based, and the vast majority of the Steam library runs on SteamOS, thanks to the Proton compatibility layer Valve ships. This allows developers to ship games for Windows without worrying about porting to Linux, and games will seamlessly work on SteamOS. When a game doesn't run well on SteamOS, we call it out with our Verified program so customers know what will and won't work well.

Is this the same operating system that is on Steam Deck?

Yes, it's the same operating system that Steam Deck runs.

Is a user locked into playing only Steam games?

No, if players wish to they can go to desktop mode and install other game launchers and software if they wish. 

Dec 26, 2024

The Best of 2024

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We're excited to unveil Steam's Best of 2024 lists. Each list gives a unique look at what made 2024 such a fun year for players, so take a look back and see where your favorites landed.

At the bottom of each list, you'll find notes explaining how the games made it, and the criteria for how each list is organized.

Happy Holidays from everyone at Steam!

Dec 24, 2024

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed the Battle Balaclava's "No Gloves" style hiding the Heavy's hands
Fixed broken materials for The Westcoat's "Ugly" style
Added smoke effect to The Checkered Past
Update the Buck's Brim's "Bad" style
- Fixed broken materials
- Added smoke effect
Updated cp_fortezza
- Detail improvements
- Improved clipping
Updated koth_cachoeira
- Fixed players being able to get stuck in certain displacements
- Various clipping improvements throughout the map
- Various miscellaneous fixes (Thanks Midnite!)
- Improved bot navigation (Thanks Katsu!)

Dec 19, 2024

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Updated the Brain Cane to fix problems with the texture and phong value
Updated The Battle Music
- Added missing Hat style
- Fixed the models due to clipping on Heavy's ears and misalignment on Engineer
- Improved and strengthen the Noise Cancellation
- Updated the materials to fix it not being shiny
- Updated the backpack icon to reflect the materials change
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
- Fixed potential incompatibility with external VScript files (thanks Le Codex!)
- Re-implemented cubemap reflections in ice cave
- Fixed perch spots
Updated vsh_distillery, vsh_maul, vsh_nucleus, vsh_outburst, vsh_skirmish, and vsh_tinyrock
- Restored Hale's resistance to knockback back to 75%
- Reduced bonus flame damage against Hale from 50% to 25%
- Hale can now do 1 extra Brave Jump before the Jump Fatigue kicks in (thanks Wendy)
- Weighdown is no longer blocked by the Jump Fatigue (thanks Wendy)
- Removed area-of-effect of Hale's normal punches (thanks Wendy)
- Demoman shields now absorb 70% of Saxton Punch! damage (compared to normal 50%) to make the following launch into the stratosphere survivable
- Fixed Hale taking mini-crits from Direct Hit and Reserve Shooter while underwater (thanks Bradasparky)
- Fixed airborne mini-crits of Direct Hit and Reserve Shooter applying against the wielder (thanks Bradasparky)
- Fixed Hale being able to stomp while underwater (thanks Bradasparky)
- Fixed Sweeping Charge not working against underwater opponents
- Fixed the bug that prevented Quick-Fix from mirroring a patient's wall climbing (thanks Bradasparky)
- Fixed Hale's faulty ground detection (thanks Bradasparky)
- Fixed Baby Face's Blaster's loss of boost not applying correctly (thanks Whurr and MilkMaster72)
- Fixed the voice lines refusing to play sometimes
Updated pl_patagonia
- Stage 1
  - Fixed the cart going under the elevator in extremely rare occasions (Thanks Shocked)
  - Fixed sometimes hearing outside soundscapes inside blue spawn
  - Fixed being able to build in a very high rooftop after point A
  - Fixed being able to build in blue spawn
  - Cart elevator is no longer the glitchiest thing in the universe
  - Fixed cart not rolling back after completing the elevator descent sequence
  - Now, if the cart is rolling into the elevator in overtime, the round timer will be set to 5 seconds left, to avoid unfair loses for blue. Timer will resume once the cart reaches the bottom (Thanks I. C. Wiener).
- Stage 2
  - Removed rollback from the train container ramp in last point (Thanks b4nny)
  - Gave blue more high ground for last point
  - Added an additional dropdown for blue for last point
  - Fixed being able to be teleported into red spawn as blue after capping point A
  - Removed long hill rollback before point C
  - Fixed bots getting stuck on the closed train doors after cap B
  - Fixed being able to leave stickies inside blue last spawn
  - Fixed being able to get stuck in the point C shortcut door for red. If you get trapped, it will kill you.
  - Fixed a pop-in issue relating to areaportals below point B
  - Fixed being able to enter the last blue spawn as red
  - Birdie (Thanks Explocivo808)
- Stage 3
  - Added a fenced section for the long wood cover wall in last point (Thanks b4nny)
  - Mirrored the window sniper spot in last point choke
  - Fixed being able to build behind a displacement rock wall in last point
  - Removed troll teleport spot in last point ending ramp
- All Stages
  - Slightly lowered sun brightness and slightly raised skylight brightness
  - Improved skybox transitions
  - The cart no longer tries to defy the law of physics
  - Ninjaneers have more freedom to be ninjas
  - The bots have learned how to play the map
  - Gave the cart another coronación de gloria

Dec 19, 2024

Steam Winter Sale is on NOW!

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From now until NEXT YEAR, you'll find thousands of games of all kinds on sale as the Steam Winter Sale takes us out of 2024 and into 2025!

The Steam Winter Sale runs through January 2 (2025!) at 10am PST, happening just in time to grab last minute holiday gifts for friends and family (or a lil' treat for yourself)!

Discovery Queue = Stickers

Explore your Discovery Queue to find all sorts of hidden (and in-plain-sight) gems, and earn Winter Sale stickers as you go (three stickers each time you go through it), up to three times during the entire sale!

Vote in the Steam Awards

While you're here, don't forget now is the time to vote in the annual Steam Awards! Your nominations came in during the Steam Autumn Sale, and now the top nominees in each of the 11 categories are available for you to vote on. Earn a Steam Awards sticker for each category you vote in, with voting continuing up until December 31st at 10am PST (and winners announced shortly after).

Replay your year of Steam gaming

Speaking of your favorite games, what did you spend most of your time on Steam playing this past year? Can't remember? We got you! Your Steam Replay is live; check it out, share it with your friends, and take a trip down gaming memory lane.

New content in the Points Shop

Don't forget to check out the Steam Points Shop for all new content:

The Steam Points Shop now respects your ignored Store tags and will filter out items from games matching these tags. You can update your ignored tags in account preferences.

"Oh S&%t, I forgot to get a gift for someone"

If this is you, we got you: Steam Gift Cards are available here.

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