Valve has released its entire Steam Sales and Fests schedule for 2023

 

Valve, the company behind the popular online game platform Steam, has released its entire Steam Sales and Fests schedule for 2023, which lists the major seasonal sales and themed events throughout the year. The schedule is intended to help players plan their video game purchases in advance and give developers the opportunity to register and enter discounts for their games. Valve's calendar includes four major seasonal sales occurring in Spring, Summer, Fall/Autumn, and Winter, and a series of themed events based on game genres, such as Puzzle Fest, Sports Fest, Stealth Fest, and Visual Novel Fest, among others. Valve's Next Fest event, which runs three times a year and allows players to try out game demos and interact with developers, is also listed on the schedule.

Previously, players had to rely on assumptions or third-party websites to keep track of sales events. However, with Valve's new calendar, there is less confusion and fear of missing out. Additionally, the calendar provides developers with early feedback on their games and the opportunity to build an audience.

Valve's regional pricing tool has also been updated, recommending higher game costs for supported countries outside the US. Developers can use the tool to set a new base price for their games by comparing it with Valve's suggestion. However, once a price is adjusted using the toolkit, there is a 28-day cooldown period during which the game cannot be offered at a discount.

In summary, Valve's release of its Steam Sales and Fests schedule for 2023 provides gamers and developers with a roadmap for upcoming sales events and themed festivals, allowing for greater planning and participation.