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Valve Introduces Warning System for Abandoned Steam Games

2/6/2025

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Valve is taking a stand for gamers by launching a new warning system for Steam's early access titles. If a game hasn’t seen an update in over a year, potential buyers will be alerted, steering them clear of projects that may be abandoned. Games left untouched for more than 20 months are flagged as high risk, ensuring informed choices.

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Valve is taking a stand for gamers by launching a new warning system for Steam's early access titles. If a game hasn’t seen an update in over a year, potential buyers will be alerted, steering them clear of projects that may be abandoned. Games left untouched for more than 20 months are flagged as high risk, ensuring informed choices.