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Instead of making a joke, Valve celebrates April Fool's Day by rolling out a Steam storefront 'refresh' that makes it look much nicer
AppWizard
April 2, 2026

Instead of making a joke, Valve celebrates April Fool’s Day by rolling out a Steam storefront ‘refresh’ that makes it look much nicer

Valve is testing updates to the Steam store home page aimed at enhancing user experience. The redesign includes a more cohesive feel across the platform, with a "Featured and Recommended" section providing in-depth insights and user reviews. Hovering over a game's cover art triggers a micro-trailer, which can be disabled. The "Discounts and Events" section features larger artwork, and the Discovery Queue opens as a transparent overlay. New sections for wishlists and downloadable content (DLC) have been added, along with an infinite scroll feature. The storefront now showcases higher-resolution game art, improving the visual experience for users with high-resolution monitors. The updates result in a layout that utilizes screen space more effectively. Valve has not announced when these changes will be available to all users, as it depends on beta testing outcomes. Users can join the beta program through the Steam client settings.
The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam
AppWizard
March 17, 2026

The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam

The FBI is investigating a hacker responsible for releasing several video games with embedded malware on the Steam platform. The suspected games include BlockBlasters, Chemia, Dashverse/DashFPS, Lampy, Lunara, PirateFi, and Tokenova. These games were developed over the past two years and posed risks to gamers who downloaded them. This incident follows a similar event from the previous year when malware-laden games were also uploaded to Steam. Neither Valve nor the FBI has commented on the investigation.
The Original Final Fantasy 7 Gets a New Re-release for PC on Steam
AppWizard
February 25, 2026

The Original Final Fantasy 7 Gets a New Re-release for PC on Steam

Final Fantasy VII has received a significant update on Steam, introducing several enhancements: a 3x Speed Mode for faster navigation, a Random Encounter Toggle, a Battle Enhancement Mode that maximizes the Limit gauge and restores HP and MP during battles, and an Autosave Feature. This updated version replaces the 2013 edition on the Steam store, which will no longer be available for purchase. Players who previously owned the 2013 edition will receive the new version for free and retain access to the older version, but save files from the 2013 edition are not compatible with the new release. The update aims to align the game with modern console ports and improve upon the earlier Steam edition's performance. Additionally, anticipation grows for the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy, with Part 2, titled Rebirth, set to launch on Switch 2 and Xbox later this year.
Valve Might Finally Prove PC Gaming Doesn't Have to Be a Pain in the Ass
AppWizard
January 20, 2026

Valve Might Finally Prove PC Gaming Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain in the Ass

Valve is set to launch the Steam Machine, which aims to redefine gaming standards despite not being optimized for true 4K gaming. Its pricing is uncertain due to fluctuating RAM costs. The Steam Machine offers limited upgradability, allowing modifications to RAM and storage but featuring a fixed CPU. Games with the “Steam Deck Verified” badge will be compatible with the Steam Machine, while the “Verified” status is essential for developers to ensure visibility in the Steam store. The Steam Machine operates on Linux-based SteamOS, providing flexibility for users to customize their experience. Valve's approach focuses on making Steam more accessible rather than competing directly with console sales. The Steam Deck has sold over 4 million units, but the Steam Machine could inspire future hardware that merges gaming systems.
Twas the day before Christmas, and Steam is down
AppWizard
December 25, 2025

Twas the day before Christmas, and Steam is down

As of 2:30 PM ET, Steam is experiencing an outage after a brief period of functionality. Reports indicate that Steam is currently inaccessible, with websocket errors affecting the entire Steam store, community, and web API. Downdetector shows a spike in reported issues starting shortly after 1 PM ET.
Steam and Valve's online games are down
AppWizard
December 25, 2025

Steam and Valve’s online games are down

On December 24, around 1 PM ET, Steam users experienced significant disruptions, affecting access to the game store and online gaming. SteamDB's status page indicated that the Steam Store, Steam Community, and Steam Web APIs were offline. By 1:15 PM ET, DownDetector recorded over 6,000 outage reports. Valve's mobile applications were also inaccessible, impacting popular games like Team Fortress 2, Dota 2, and Counterstrike 2. Recovery began around 4 PM ET, and by 6 PM ET, the platform had largely returned to normal, although some services remained sluggish and many online games were still experiencing partial outages or were down. This incident follows a previous significant disruption in October and accessibility issues during the launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong in September.
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