[tr][td]Jan 26 Feb 2[/td][td]Board Game Fest[/td] [td]-[/td] [td]This Fest has ended. [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Feb 5 Feb 9[/td][td]Typing Fest[/td] [td]-[/td] [td]This Fest has ended. …
[/td][/tr] [tr][td]May 4 May 11[/td][td]Deckbuilders Fest[/td] [td]-[/td] [td]This Fest has ended. [/td][/tr] [tr][td]May 18 May 25[/td][td]Ocean Fest[/td] [td]-[/td] [td]This Fest has ended. …
There's no right answer- join the Next Fest that makes the most sense for you and your title. [section=preparing]Preparing For Next Fest[/section] [subsection=registration]How Do I Register?…
[/td][/tr] [tr][td]4 days before[/td][td]Next Fest trailer launches.[/td][/tr] [tr][td]Launch Day[/td][td]Next Fest begins![/td][/tr] [tr][td]7 days after[/td][td]Next Fest ends, and the Next Fest recap with the top demos goes live.…
[/list] [*]Shortly after, Steam will notify you if your demo is in consideration for inclusion in the official Next Fest trailer. [/list] [b]September 2026:[/b] [list] [*][b]September 7[/b] - Steam pulls trailers for the official Next Fest trailer. …
All demos that have opted in to be available for press preview will be included. [*][b]October 19[/b] -[b] Steam Next Fest: October 2026 begins at 10am PDT[/b]; set your demo live (or opt out if your plans have changed) before 10am PDT. [*][b]October 26[/b] - Steam Next Fest: October 2026 concludes. [*][b]October 26[/b] - Steam Next Fest: October 2026 Wrap-Up (featuring games with the most played demos of the Fest) launches. …
If you release your demo by that date then press can potentially try out your demo. [*] [b]Set your demo live in time for Next Fest[/b] - Steam Next Fest only includes games with demos, so please be sure to set yours live ahead of the start of Next Fest. [*] [b]Check your tags/categories[/b] - Steam Next Fest is organized based on the categories you selected when you registered (up to 2 categories per game) and then based on the store tags applied to your game. …
issueid=933]Contact us here[/url] if you have questions regarding Steam Next Fest.…
Learn more: [doclink=store/tags]Steam Tagging[/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 take place in February, June, and October. …
We'll also use that calendar date to generate messages (like inviting you to participate in Steam Next Fest, or reminding you to submit your build for review prior to release!). [b]Q: Can I change the release date of my game?[/b] A: You can change the release date of your game up to two weeks prior to your specified date. …
snr=2_groups_partnerevents_]Popular Upcoming[/url] depend on release date. [*]Players that are interested in your game will add it to their [doclink=marketing/wishlist]Steam Wishlist[/doclink] to be notified upon release. [*]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] A: Yes, you can release on a weekend but we generally don't recommend it. …
Bass Ain't Bitin' 2 could also join the Summer Sale discount if it wanted to, because the Summer Sale is exempt from the 30-day cooldown created by custom discounts. [*]Uh oh! Suppose 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. …
Yes, discount cooldowns will apply to promotions like Daily Deals, Midweek Deals, Weekend Deals, Weeklong deals, Steam Fests, Publisher Sales, and any custom discounts. Any discount applied to a game must have 30 days between the end of one discount and the beginning of the next discount. …
[docimg=SalesEventBanner_GamesFromTurkey.JPG]SalesEventBanner_GamesFromTurkey.JPG[/docimg] [*][b]Themed Sales Events[/b] - such as [url=https://store.steampowered.com/sale/TactiCon]TactiCon[/url], the [url=https://store.steampowered.com/sale/cozyfest2024]Cozy Games Celebration[/url], or [url=https://store.steampowered.com/sale/ludonarracon]LudoNarraCon[/url]. [docimg=SalesEventBanner_CozyFest.JPG]SalesEventBanner_CozyFest.JPG[/docimg] [/list] [section]How It Works[/section] Bringing your event to Steam can be a straightforward process—or a more involved one—depending on the scope of your plans. …
[/callout] [section]Event Hosting Rules[/section] When you host a Third-Party Sales Event on Steam, these are the main rules for you to know and agree to: [subsection][b]Stay on Topic[/b][/subsection] [list] [*][b]1) Clear Presentation [/b] - Your sales page and event asset must clearly identify your event's topic and the organization hosting the event. Avoid naming your event a “Fest” unless that name predates its Steam promotion. This terminology is reserved for official Steam-hosted events. [*][b]2) No Off-Topic Games [/b] - All games included in your sales event must be relevant to your chosen topic. …
They are discovered by users via 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 appear as a button on the full game's store page. …
