You may wish to choose a particular date to conform to your contract, but we find that for accounting purposes, the 1st of the current or following month may be a convenient date for some partners. We do not recommend and may not allow dates far in advance of the current date or dates earlier than the 1st of the current month. …

[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][doclink=store/application/builds][/doclink][/td] [td]A build is the result of [doclink=sdk/uploading][/doclink], it can contain 1 or more of your depots and is a representation of those depots at that point in time.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][doclink=store/application/branches][/doclink][/td] [td]A branch, or beta, is a specific build that you have made available either publicly or privately. …

Deploying builds to Steam is much like doing so for any [doclink=store/application/platforms]supported platform[/doclink]. [section]Step 1 - Setup New App[/section] Follow these [doclink=sdk/uploading#Initial_Setup_New_App]general instructions[/doclink] for setting up a new app on Steam. …

For example, if they purchased L4D and then 3 weeks later purchased another copy of L4D, a refund request would be denied because the first copy is more than 2 weeks old. If they instead purchased their second copy only 1 week after the first copy, both purchases could be refunded provided there was less than 2 combined hours of playtime on the licenses. [*][h4]Will my location need to be online all the time?…

Example [b]vrpreferences.json[/b]: [code=json] { "steam_frame": { "preferResolution": 2160, "preferMinRefreshRate": 90, "preferHalfFramerate": true, "preferMotionSmoothingMode": "off" } } [/code] This example file suggests: [list] [*]A default resolution of 2160x2160 [*]A default display refresh rate of 90 Hz [*]A default frame throttling to 1/2 (Frame Limit to 45 FPS) [*]A default override to disable Motion Smoothing [/list] To validate that the [b]vrpreferences.json[/b] is picked up by SteamVR, the [b]vrserver.txt[/b] log file can be searched: [code=plain] [Info] - [Settings] Loading app-provided preferences from '/home/steamos/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/<game folder>/vrpreferences.json' [/code] Parsing errors will be reported in this log, for example: [code=plain] [Info] - Parsing of JSON file "/home/steamos/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/[...]…

In your Steamworks SDK there is a directory called '/tools/ContentServer/'. This directory contains a prebuilt version of mongoose-3.1.exe. Run this application from the ContentServer directory. Create a new app_build vdf script. The format we typically follow is [code-inline]app_build_[AppID]_Local.vdf[/code-inline]. …

[docimg=ReleaseExampleDocs.jpg]ReleaseExampleDocs.jpg[/docimg] [callout]NOTE: Publishing a coming soon page or releasing a game requires two specific Steamworks permissions: 1. Publish app changes to Steam 2. Manage pricing and discounts Users who do not have those permissions on the appID being released will see an error message and not be able to complete the release. …

This allows users to simply fire up your game and play without needing to go into the configuration screen at all. Here's the recommended process: [subsection]Step 1 - Update your game[/subsection] [list] [*] Update your Steam depot with your new version of the game [/list] [subsection]Step 2 - Publish your configuration[/subsection] [list] [*] Run Steam in Big Picture mode and navigate to the default configuration you created in the controller configuration. [*] Hit the (Y) button, or click the "Save As" button at the bottom of the screen. [*] Select the desired localized title & description in the popup, change it to a PUBLIC profile, and click the PUBLISH button. [*] You will get a confirmation, and the file ID of the public configuration. …

. [*]Media Foundation: To save additional bandwidth and disk use, we recommend using standalone codecs like VP9 or AV1. [*]Anti-cheat: We recommend using user-space anti-cheat components for best results, as they can typically run in the Wine environment and provide the same level of functionality. …

. [*] [b]flags[/b] - Bitmask of the following numeric flags specifying tool behavior. [list=1] [*] [b]0[/b] - Normal wrap (most protection) [*] [b]6[/b] - Compatibility mode (disables obfuscation) [*] [b]32[/b] - Skip debugger check [*] [b]38[/b] - compatibility mode and also skip debugger check (least protection) [/list] [/list] Example run_build.bat script to login, apply DRM, build and upload the build to Steam (where App ID is 480): [code] builder\steamcmd.exe +login mysteamaccount +drm_wrap 480 "D:\src\steamworkssdk\steamworksexample\release\steamworksexample.exe" "D:\src\steamworkssdk\tools\ContentBuilder\content\windows_content\SteamworksExample.exe" drmtoolp 0 +run_app_build ..…

const uint8 rgubKey[k_nSteamEncryptedAppTicketSymmetricKeyLen] = { 0xed, 0x93, 0x86, 0x07, 0x36, 0x47, 0xce, 0xa5, 0x8b, 0x77, 0x21, 0x49, 0x0d, 0x59, 0xed, 0x44, 0x57, 0x23, 0xf0, 0xf6, 0x6e, 0x74, 0x14, 0xe1, 0x53, 0x3b, 0xa3, 0x3c, 0xd8, 0x03, 0xbd, 0xbd }; uint8 rgubDecrypted[1024]; uint32 cubDecrypted = sizeof( rgubDecrypted ); if ( !…

[b]Returns:[/b] [apitype]steam_api::RTime32[/apitype] Returns the time as Unix epoch time (time since Jan 1st, 1970). Returns 0 if the ticket is not valid. [subsection=GetTicketSteamID]SteamEncryptedAppTicket_GetTicketSteamID[/subsection] [code=cpp]S_API void SteamEncryptedAppTicket_GetTicketSteamID( uint8 *rgubTicketDecrypted, uint32 cubTicketDecrypted, CSteamID *psteamID );[/code] [table] [tr][th]Name[/th][th]Type[/th][th]Description[/th][/tr] [tr][td][b]rgubTicketDecrypted[/b][/td][td]uint8 *[/td][td]The decrypted ticket to check.…

Event visibility will depend on the current schedule of Steam promotions, but some examples of possible marketing visibility include: [table] [tr][td]Steam Home Page Takeover[/td][td]Updates and Offers[/td][/tr] [tr][td][docimg=Steam_Event_Takeover.JPG]Steam_Event_Takeover.JPG[/docimg][/td][td][docimg=Steam_Event_updates_offers_1.jpg]Steam_Event_updates_offers_1.jpg[/docimg][/td][td][/td][/tr] [tr][td] [/td][td] [/td][td] [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Sale Page[/td][td]Takeunder Banner[/td][td] [/td][/tr] [tr][td][docimg=Steam_theme_sale_page.jpg]Steam_theme_sale_page.jpg[/docimg][/td][td][docimg=Steam_Event_Takeunder.jpg]Steam_Event_Takeunder.jpg[/docimg][/td][td][/td][/tr] [tr][td]Marketing Message[/td][td]Steam Social[/td][td] [/td][/tr] [tr][td][docimg=Steam_Event_IM.jpg]Steam_Event_IM.jpg[/docimg][/td][td][docimg=Steam_Theme_Social]Steam_Theme_Social.jpg[/docimg][/td][td][/td][/tr] [tr][td] [/td][td] [/td][td] [/td][/tr] [/table] [section=game_visibility]Game Visibility Within Each Event[/section] Each Steam themed sale event will be organized into top-level categories including Discounted, VR, Free to Play, Demos, and Upcoming games, as well as sub-sections relevant for the theme. …

[list] [*] [b]Default User Setting[/b] No change to how the light functions [*] [b]Default XInput Slot Number Setting[/b] Slots 1-4 are colored red, blue, green, and purple, respectively. [*] [b]Custom Setting[/b] [list] [*][b]Controller Light Color[/b] Change the color of the light [*][b]Controller Light Saturation[/b] Change the intensity of the light [/list] [/list] [subsection]Music[/subsection] [docimg=legacy_music.png]legacy_music.png[/docimg] This lets you control music playback from your Steam music player. …

[callout]If you’d like to use the [b]Steam Frame Controller Interaction Profile[/b] you’ll need to be on at least [b]Godot 4.6 beta 1.[/b][/callout] [section]Project Setup[/section] [list] [*][b]Enable OpenXR[/b] - (Project / Project settings / XR / OpenXR) and enable stereo shaders (Project / Project settings / XR / Shaders) [*][b]OpenXR Vendors Plugin[/b] - Optionally install the [url=https://godotengine.org/asset-library/asset/3768]Godot OpenXR vendors plugin[/url] from the AssetLib tab. …

[/td][/tr] [tr=k_EGCResultNoMessage][td][b]k_EGCResultNoMessage[/b][/td][td]1[/td][td]There is no message in the queue.[/td][/tr] [tr=k_EGCResultBufferTooSmall][td][b]k_EGCResultBufferTooSmall[/b][/td][td]2[/td][td]The buffer is too small for the requested message.…

[subsection]Steam Charts[/subsection] Steam also has a [url=https://store.steampowered.com/stats/?snr=1_4_4__global-header]dedicated 'Charts' section[/url] that includes real-time top sellers charts as well as weekly top sellers lists. …

Example form-data for the POST call: [code] appid: 480 key: "0123456789abcdeffedcba9876543210" input_json:{ "steamid" : "1234", "timestamp" : 1513274037, "updates" : [ { "itemid" : "1", "property_name" : "num_times_fired", "property_value_int" : 100 } ] } [/code] [h4]Steamworks API[/h4] If you want to use the Steamworks API to modify item properties (again, inherently insecure), you will first need to add them to a white-list for your app. …

v=<video id> youtu.be/<video id> [/code] For example, using the Video ID of 'UUn-ET4vv1s' we would see the following widget in your event. [docimg=2019-09-17_8-17-04.png]2019-09-17_8-17-04.png[/docimg] Note: With YouTube, we have a few additional formatting options via the [previewyoutube] tag accessible via the toolbar's import YouTube icon. …

[subsection]How to Sign Up as a Developer[/subsection] [list] [*]1. The Actual Authority user of your Steamworks account must sign the new Steam Cloud Gaming Addendum by logging into Steamworks and clicking the following link to sign the Addendum: https://partner.steamgames.com/newpartner/signlatestsda/?…

[docimg=Events_FeaturedEventExample.png]Events_FeaturedEventExample.png[/docimg] [section]Creating New Events[/section] To create a new event or announcement, you can follow the same paths you're accustomed to: [list] [*]From your app landing page in Steamworks, click your Hub Admin panel: [docimg=post_announcement_1.JPG]post_announcement_1.JPG[/docimg] [/list] [subsection=categorization]Categorization[/subsection] To create a new event, you'll first be asked to select a category and sub-category. …