Valve has introduced a feature for Steam Early Access titles that displays a warning message at the top of the developer Q&A section, informing potential buyers of the last update date for the game. This notification appears if it has been more than 12 months since a build was assigned to the 'default' branch in Steamworks or since the developer posted an 'update' type event. The goal is to enhance transparency and communication between developers and players, addressing concerns about abandoned projects in Early Access.