Recently, Valve introduced an update for its Steam client, introducing a new user interface (UI) element on store pages, which offers details about specific Early Access games. This isn’t a new approach for Valve when it comes to updating the Steam client UI; last year, they made it a point to give players complete information regarding the content in Season Passes and expansions (DLCs), as well as their release dates, with the aim of fostering openness between players, developers, and studios.
This recent update now provides a heads-up to players about the duration since the last game or developer update before they buy or commit time to the game on its store page. The new user interface (UI) is designed to enhance transparency, allowing developers and studios to explain the reasons for any delay in game updates directly to players.
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On Bluesky, a post revealed that SteamDB found a new user interface feature coming to Steam. Valve plans to make certain Early Access games clearer by putting a conspicuous warning on their store listings. The upcoming change in the Steam client will display a note underneath the Early Access notice, showing the date of the last game update and whether the developer has shared information about the delay in updates.
As reported by Eurogamer, there’s a rumor that Valve is planning to implement changes in the user interface (UI) for Early Access games that haven’t received updates for a year after their initial release. These updates will likely occur monthly. However, it’s important to note that Valve has not yet officially confirmed this change. In the past, they have made similar announcements about features like Game Update settings for the Steam client, game recording, and Steam VR support optimizations without any prior official statement.
The Steam Early Access initiative enables creators and teams to maintain and enhance their game offerings via updates while they move towards a complete PC and other platform launches. Over the years, this program has shown effectiveness with games such as Baldur’s Gate 3, Subnautica, Phasmophobia, Hades, and its upcoming sequel, Hades 2 – the latter of which is currently under Early Access development.
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