Steam Announces 2025 Sales Events: Full Schedule Revealed
Steam has officially announced its themed sales events for the second half of 2025. This update completes the list of discount periods for the entire year, helping both players and developers plan ahead.
Steam’s Major Sales Events for 2025
Steam is well-known for its massive discounts, making it a go-to platform for PC gamers. These sales attract millions of users who expand their game libraries at lower prices. Earlier in 2024, Valve shared details about the first half of the year’s sales. Now, the full lineup for 2025 has been revealed, including both major seasonal events and smaller, themed sales.
The biggest seasonal sales include:
- Spring Sale (March 13–20, 2025)
- Summer Sale (June 26–July 10, 2025)
- Autumn Sale (September 29–October 6, 2025)
- Winter Sale (December 18, 2025–January 5, 2026)
Notably, the Autumn Sale has shifted from its previous schedule in 2024, where it took place from November 27 to December 4.
Full Steam Sales Schedule for 2025
Here is the complete list of Steam’s sales events for the year:
- Couch Co-op Fest: February 10–17
- Steam Next Fest (February Edition): February 24–March 3
- Visual Novel Fest: March 3–10
- Spring Sale: March 13–20
- City Builder & Colony Sim Fest: March 24–31
- Sokoban Fest: April 21–28
- Wargames Fest: April 28–May 5
- Creature Collector Fest: May 12–May 19
- Zombies vs. Vampires Fest: May 26–June 2
- Steam Next Fest (June Edition): June 9–16
- Fishing Fest: June 16–23
- Summer Sale: June 26–July 10
- Automation Fest: July 14–July 21
- Racing Fest: July 28–August 4
- 4X Fest: August 11–August 18
- Third-Person Shooter (TPS) Fest: August 25–September 1
- Political Sim Fest: September 8–September 15
- Autumn Sale: September 29–October 6
- Steam Next Fest (October Edition): October 13–October 20
- Steam Scream 4: October 27–November 3
- Animal Fest: November 10–November 17
- Sports Fest: December 8–December 15
- Winter Sale: December 18–January 5, 2026
Steam’s Growth and New Features
In recent months, Valve has introduced new features that enhance the Steam experience. A major addition was the built-in gameplay recording feature launched in November 2024, allowing players to save game moments without third-party software. Additionally, Valve has banned forced ads in games, prioritizing a smoother user experience.
As Steam continues to evolve, its popularity has soared. The platform has repeatedly broken records for concurrent users, reaching an all-time high of 39.3 million players in January 2025.
Conclusion
With a packed sales schedule and ongoing improvements, 2025 is shaping up to be another exciting year for Steam users. Whether you’re looking for discounts or enjoying the latest platform features, Steam remains the top destination for PC gamers.
