Steam has disclosed the schedule of all upcoming sales from now until the summer of 2026, providing opportunities for significant discounts on top-tier PC games.
Valve, the creators of the popular PC gaming platform Steam, have revealed the schedule for their upcoming sales events. The schedule includes both the major seasonal sales and numerous themed "Fest" events, providing gamers with ongoing opportunities for discounts throughout the year.
Major Seasonal Sales
The schedule for the major seasonal sales is as follows:
- Spring Sale 2025: March 13–20, 2025
- Summer Sale 2025: June 26 – July 10, 2025
- Autumn Sale 2025: September 29 – October 6, 2025
- Winter Sale 2025–2026: December 18, 2025 – January 5, 2026
- Spring Sale 2026: March 19 – March 26, 2026
The Winter Sale, scheduled for December 18 - January 5, 2025-2026, is one of the most anticipated events, known for introducing major discounts on PC games.
Themed "Fest" Sales
In addition to the major sales, Steam also hosts numerous smaller sales called "Fests," usually lasting about a week, and focused on specific game genres or themes. Some of the confirmed "Fest" sales for 2025 include:
- Idler Fest: February 3 – 10, 2025
- Couch Co-Op Fest: February 10 – 17, 2025
- Steam Next Fest: February 24 – March 3, 2025
- Visual Novel Fest: March 3 – 10, 2025
- City Builder & Colony Sim Fest: March 24 – 31, 2025
- Sokoban Fest: April 21 – 28, 2025
- Wargames Fest: April 28 – May 5, 2025
- Creature Collector Fest: May 12 – 19, 2025
- Zombies vs. Vampires Fest: May 26 – June 2, 2025
- Steam Next Fest: June 9 – 16, 2025
- Fishing Fest: June 16 – 23, 2025
- Automation Fest: July 14 – 21, 2025
- Racing Fest: July 28 – August 4, 2025
- 4X Fest: August 11 – 18, 2025
Upcoming "Fest" Sales in 2025 and 2026
Here are some of the confirmed "Fest" sales for the remaining months of 2025 and the first half of 2026:
- Animal Fest: November 10 – November 17, 2025
- Deckbuilders Fest: May 4 – May 11, 2026
- Tower Defense Fest: March 9 – March 16, 2026
- Ocean Fest: May 18 – May 25, 2026
- Hidden Object Fest: April 9 – April 13, 2026 (Spotlight Fest)
- Horse Fest: February 19 – February 23, 2026 (Spotlight Fest)
Valve is also planning to try "Spotlight Fests" in 2026, focusing on typing, hidden objects, and horses, among other things.
Participating in Steam Sales
To participate in these events, you will need a Steam account, which is free to create. Developers can register their games for upcoming sales events on the Steamworks page. Some of the games likely to be discounted during the upcoming sales include:
- Helldivers 2, with potential reinforcements from the Xbox version, is likely to be discounted during the Third Person Shooter (TPS) Fest.
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Chivalry 2, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, and Manor Lords are likely to be discounted during the Medieval Fest.
The schedule for the remaining Steam sales in the latter half of 2026 will be revealed in the coming months. Stay tuned for more updates!
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- Gamers can look forward to significant markdowns on PC games during the Winter Sale 2025-2026 on Steam, one of the most anticipated events in the gaming calendar.
- Developers planning to launch games in the Third Person Shooter (TPS) genre might consider registering for the TPS Fest on Steamworks, as Helldivers 2, with potential Xbox reinforcements, is likely to be discounted during this event.
- Tech enthusiasts using Windows and the Xbox platform can also keep an eye on Steam for themed "Fest" sales that cater to various game genres, as these events are not exclusive to PC gaming and often provide discounts on a wide range of titles.
