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Valve’s Introduces New Advertising Guidelines for Steam

Valve clarifies its advertising policies for Steam games, impacting how developers market their titles.

Margarita Kicevski by Margarita Kicevski
February 10, 2025
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It’s always intriguing when big players in the gaming world make adjustments that could affect how we experience our favorite titles. Recently, Valve has rolled out a detailed page explaining the types of advertisements permitted on Steam. This update is sure to stir some discussions among developers and gamers alike!

The essence of this new guidance is to clarify longstanding advertising rules on the platform. Valve emphasizes that while ads can enhance a game’s context, they must not disrupt gameplay or become invasive. After all, who wants to be interrupted by an ad when they’re deep into a thrilling campaign?

Types of ads allowed on Steam?

Valve welcomes product placement, which means incorporating authentic brands or products into gameplay, think logos appearing in sports games like football or racing titles. This integration makes sense and feels natural within the game’s environment.

Cross-promotions also find their place here; developers can promote bundles or sales events related to their games or others available on Steam. However, charging fellow developers for access to promotional features isn’t allowed, which keeps things fair across the board.

Ads not allowed on Steam?

On the flip side, there are strict prohibitions against specific advertising methods that could frustrate players. For instance, any attempt to use paid ads as a core business model will lead to serious consequences. Players shouldn’t have to watch ads to access gameplay elements, imagine being forced to sit through commercials in your beloved RPG!

Adjustments must be made before launching on Steam if a developer’s financial strategy hinges on such advertising models. The guidelines suggest moving toward single-purchase models or introducing microtransactions instead.

The guidelines also specify that offering rewards for watching ads is off-limits. Players should never feel pressured to view advertisements for exclusive content or bonuses; gaming should remain about fun and immersion rather than commercial interruptions.

This announcement comes alongside other developments from Valve. Recently, they’ve warned players about purchasing “abandoned” games, a thoughtful addition considering how often early access titles can fizzle out without updates. Also noteworthy is that Wreckfest 2 is set for early access release soon! How exciting!

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