18, 2025 - January 5, 2026[/subsection] [subsection][b]2026 Seasonal Sales[/b][/subsection] [subsection][b]Spring Sale[/b] | March 19 - March 26, 2026[/subsection] [section]Themed Sale Events (Fests)[/section…
/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/themed_sales]Steam Themed Sale Events documentation[/url]. [subsection][b]2025 Fests[/b][/subsection] [table] [tr][th]Event Dates[/th][th]Theme[/th][th]Registration…
Steam Next Fest is a weeklong event focused on promoting upcoming games with playable demos. The primary goal of Steam Next Fest is to connect players with upcoming games they might be interested…
in, while helping developers expose their future releases to potential fans and to gather real-time feedback along the way. This page serves as a hub for evergreen information regarding Steam Next Fest…
[docimg=0226_nextfest_doc]0226_nextfest_doc[/docimg] [b]Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition[/b] is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch live streams…
, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. The February 2026 edition…
Steam Next Fest is a great time to get your unreleased game in front of potential players and start building your audience. What follows are some tips you may find useful for how to go about…
interacting with fans, making sure your game is visible, and how to get the most out of your participation in Steam Next Fest. [subsection]Your Demo[/subsection] [list] [*] [b]Put a link on your demo home…
[/doclink] [*][h3]Steam Next Fest[/h3] Steam Next Fest is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch livestreams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam…
. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. Steam typically hosts three editions of Steam Next Fest each year, which…
when games intend to release even if you choose not to share that exact date with customers. We'll also use that calendar date to generate messages (like inviting you to participate in Steam Next Fest…
. [*]Some Steam events such as [doclink=marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest]Steam Next Fest[/doclink] are only available for unreleased games. [/list] [b]Q. Can I release my game on a weekend?[/b] Yes…
a Fishing Fest which runs from June 10-14, an Indie Awards Showcase Event from June 18-20 and a Daily Deal on June 12. To do all this, Bass Ain't Bitin' sets up a single custom discount to span all three…
the Fishing Fest needs to be urgently rescheduled to June 1-4. In this case, Bass Ain't Bitin' would need to choose between being on discount for the Fishing Fest or for the Indie Awards Showcase Event. It can…
search, the [url=https://store.steampowered.com/demos/]Demo Content Hub[/url], or being part of Steam Next Fest type events. Demos can have their own separate store page or not, but either way they also…
