Valve has broken ten months of silence on the Mann vs. Machine update for Team Fortress 2, confirming the cooperative overhaul remains in active development. The studio cites an overwhelming volume of community map and mission submissions as the primary reason for the extended delay.
A Steam storefront page circulating as a leak for EA Sports FC 27 contains only language selection options and standard Steam navigation elements. No official release date, platform list, or early access details for EA Sports FC 27 have been confirmed by Electronic Arts.
Get ready for a new chapter in the Langrisser series with Langrisser: Sea of Sword, announced with a debut trailer showcasing its darker, more intense storyline and squad-based tactical battles. Pre-registration is now open for the game's global release on iOS, Android, Steam, and PC. Composer Yasunori Nishiki (Octopath Traveler) brings his orchestral expertise to the title.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has secured the best launch of any Assassin's Creed game on Steam, selling 701k copies and generating $35m in revenue as of July 13th, despite facing criticism for its cosmetic microtransactions. The game's success comes amidst controversy, including developer layoffs and review-bombing. Notably, it outperforms its predecessors, including Shadows, Valhalla, and Mirage, in Steam revenue.
Kaz, the new roguelike from Kalinarm, offers highly engaging gameplay with its fast-paced reflex challenges and deep perk system, all for $7 on Steam. However, its intense gameplay may come at the cost of wrist strain. With its simple yet addictive design, Kaz captures the spirit of classic Flash games.
Steam achieved a record-breaking $11 billion profit in the first half of 2026, largely attributed to the enduring popularity of older games. A staggering 79% of purchases were for titles from 2025 or earlier. This trend underscores the platform's reliance on its vast catalog of established games.
Steam has achieved its highest half-year revenue on record, generating $11.1 billion in H1, a 14.5% year-over-year increase. The surge is driven by back-catalogue sales, strategic promotions, and viral co-op games. Notable performers include Resident Evil Requiem and Forza Horizon 6, highlighting the platform's reliance on established franchises and discounted classics.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced suffered a critical failure of its Offline Mode when a 1-hour Ubisoft Connect outage rendered the game unplayable on PC, despite its advertised offline capability. Over 15,000 players upvoted complaints on Steam Forums and Reddit, decrying the issue and the game's costly cosmetic microtransactions. This debacle highlights persistent problems with Ubisoft's PC ports and DRM implementation.
Steam is on track for its most lucrative year ever, generating $11 billion in gross revenue in the first half of 2026, driven in part by high-priced new releases like Resident Evil Requiem and Forza Horizon 6. The platform's success also stems from its thriving back catalogue and growing adoption in Asian markets, particularly China. Despite the industry's challenges, Valve's platform continues to thrive.
A leak on Steam reveals plans for a new Borderlands title, embracing an open-world design reminiscent of Destiny. This shift promises expansive gameplay and potentially deeper character progression. Fans eagerly anticipate how Gearbox will balance the series' trademark humor with the demands of an open-world setting.
