Jul 26, 2018
Now Available on Steam - The Banner Saga 3
The Banner Saga 3 - Valve
The Banner Saga 3 is Now Available on Steam!

Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG series, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.

Jul 26, 2018
Pre-Purchase Now - Endless Space 2 - Supremacy
ENDLESS™ Space 2 - Supremacy - Valve
Endless Space® 2 - Supremacy is Now Available for Pre-Purchase on Steam and is 10% off!*

*Offer ends when the DLC is released.
Jul 26, 2018
Pre-Purchase Now - Endless Legend - Inferno, 10% off
ENDLESS™ Legend - Inferno - Valve
Endless Legend - Inferno is Now Available for Pre-Purchase on Steam and is 10% off!*

*Offer ends when the DLC is released.
Jul 24, 2018
Update Released for Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source, Half-Life Deathmatch: Source, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, and the Source SDK 2013 Base
Counter-Strike: Source - Valve
Updates for Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source, Half-Life Deathmatch: Source, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, and the Source SDK 2013 Base have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when you restart the game. The major changes include:

  • Fixed physics not operating at the correct tickrate when specifying non-standard -tickrate options on the command line
  • Fixed viewing demos recorded at a non-standard tickrate causing the next listen server hosted to be at that tickrate
  • Various security and stability improvements
  • Updated localization files
Jul 24, 2018
New Steam Chat - Now Released
Steam News - boyd


Today we’ve made the new Steam chat features, which have been in beta since June 12th, available to all Steam users. The all-new friends list and chat system makes it easier to chat and play games with your Steam friends.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the beta! We'll continue to improve the new chat system based on your feedback and requests. We've already started working on making it easier to chat from anywhere with a new Steam chat mobile app for iPhone and Android devices.

Check out the announcement page to learn more about the new features and what was added/fixed during the beta period.
Jul 24, 2018
Steam Client Update Released
Client Update - Valve
A new steam client has been released and is being automatically downloaded.

General
  • Added new friends list, chat and voice chat features
  • Added icon and optional balloon for announcing new Steam Features and Blog Updates
  • Added banner announcing future end of support for Windows XP and Vista
  • Enabled GPU acceleration in web views by default
  • Added option to disable GPU acceleration in web views in Settings->Interface
  • Added support for binding F13-F24 as hotkey buttons
  • Improved IME handling for web pages shown in Steam client and Steam overlay

macOS
  • Updated window style to match version of macOS Steam is running on
  • Fixed Steam overlay not displaying in certain games
  • Added support for binding ‘=', Clear and mouse buttons as hotkey buttons
  • Corrects streaming blank video to Steam Link.
  • Improved rendering speed of Steam windows
  • Fixed streaming from multi-monitor systems where the window being streamed is located on a secondary monitor

Linux
  • Added the ability to import Windows icons for games with no Linux icons; will only take effect after reinstalling the game and recreating the desktop and launcher shortcuts
  • Fixed an issue where the system might become temporarily unresponsive after exiting the client due to events accruing in the window system
  • Updated Steam Linux Runtime with the latest versions of the SDL libraries
  • Fixed a problem where the screensaver would always be disabled if Steam was running
  • Fixed an issue where Steam could crash when running Steamworks-enabled games, or where Steamworks functionality wouldn't work properly in the game.
  • Fixed an issue where CS:GO and Dota 2 matchmaking would not function properly.

Steam Input
  • Added support for PS3 Controllers as a separate controller type. Does not include support for the DS3 gyro or analog face buttons. If you’re using a DS3 on Windows you’ll have to obtain the Sony driver through PlayStation Now. Note: counterfeit Dualshock 3 Controllers will not work through this driver.
  • Added a controller type drop down menu to the “Define Layout” screen for uploading user provided layouts of unrecognized controllers. If your controller is currently being treated as generic controller, but is actually a PlayStation, Nintendo, or retro controller you can upload your layouts and help us improve support for your device.
  • Added support for limited dynamic calibration of Switch Pro controller joysticks
  • Added support for wired USB controllers connected to the Steam Link Android app
  • Added support for over 100 new generic gamepads, 40 PS3 controllers, and 15 Xbox controllers
  • Added support for the HoriPad Mini4, Level Up Cobra, Mad Catz FightStick TE 2, and Mad Catz FightStick TE 2+ PS4 Controllers
  • Added support for the HORI Pokken Tournament DX Pro Switch Controller
  • Enabled software calibration and automatic drift correction of gyro for all PS4 controllers
  • Added the ability to send left/right shift as separate keys on Windows
  • Added the ability to revert locally defined layouts in the "Define Layout" menu
  • Changed the “Define Layout” screen to allow NES controllers and other controllers without X and Y buttons to define layouts.
Jul 24, 2018
Midweek Madness - The Swords of Ditto, 33% Off
The Swords of Ditto: Mormo's Curse - Valve
Save 33% on The Swords of Ditto during this week's Midweek Madness*!

*Offer ends Friday at 10AM Pacific Time
Jul 24, 2018
Now Available on Steam - Semblance, 10% off!
Semblance - Valve
Semblance is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!*

Semblance is an innovative platformer with deformable terrain, set in a beautiful minimalist world. It’s a game that asks, what if you could deform and reshape the world itself? Semblance takes the idea of a ‘platform’ in a platformer and turns it on its head.

*Offer ends July 31 at 10AM Pacific Time
Jul 24, 2018
Daily Deal - The Council, 25% Off
The Council - Valve
Today's Deal: Save 25% on The Council!*

Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

*Offer ends Thursday at 10AM Pacific Time
Jul 24, 2018
Midweek Madness - No Man's Sky, 50% Off
No Man's Sky - Valve
Save 50% on No Man's Sky during this week's Midweek Madness*!

Also, check out the new update No Man's Sky NEXT, which brings a full Multiplayer experience to No Man's Sky!

*Offer ends Thursday at 4PM Pacific Time

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