Gamers and developers alike can now start planning ahead for the 2023 official Steam sales and festivals.
Registration and discounting are currently open for most events, with documentation available to view additional details and eligibility criteria. Developers can register and enter discounts by visiting their Sale Approvals page in Steamworks.
Four times a year, Steam runs major seasonal sales events open to all released games for participation with a discount. Additionally, themed sale events (fests) spotlight particular categories of games, with corresponding eligibility criteria for each. These events prioritize discounted games but also have room for free games, upcoming releases, and games with demos.
Eight weeks prior to each event, developers of eligible titles will receive reminder emails about registration. More information about the Steam Themed Sale Events documentation is available for those interested.
Running three times a year, Steam Next Fest offers a multi-day celebration for fans to try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to receive early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. The February 2023 edition of Steam Next Fest is currently underway, with the next two announced and open for registration as part of this master schedule announcement. More information is available in the Steam Next Fest documentation.
For those with "Coming Soon" titles on Steam that have not previously appeared in a Steam Next Fest, reminder emails will be sent out about registration.
Steam Sales & Fests Schedule for 2023
Mystery Fest: February 20 - 27
Spring Sale: March 16 - 23 (major seasonal sale)
Puzzle Fest: April 24 - May 1
Sports Fest: May 15 - 22
Next Fest: June 19 - 26
Summer Sale: June 29 - July 13 (major seasonal sale)
Stealth Fest: July 24 - 31
Visual Novel Fest: August 7 - 14
Strategy Fest: August 28 - September 4
SHMUP Fest: September 25 - October 2
Next Fest: October 9 - 16
Return of Steam Scream Fest (Halloween): October 26 - November 2 (additional details to come)
Autumn Sale: November 21 - 28 (major seasonal sale)
Winter Sale: December 21 - January 4, 2024 (major seasonal sale)
Announsment on Steam
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