Valve launched Steam Next Fest to replace in-person gaming events that were put on hold during the pandemic. And as we proceed, It was a festival that seemed to stay. And so it happened. Its goal is well known: to connect players with upcoming titles and help developers showcase their future releases to a larger following.

Of course, for the most popular digital video game store on the market, the main idea is to sell more games once users are able to try the games they like, mark them on their “wish list” and eventually pay for them. when they go on sale. Based on previous data, the strategy is working.

How to attend Steam Next Fest 2023

Next Fest Hub website is where you can find all the games available in this edition that is already active and more It will last until February 13 at 19:00.. The interface breaks down a large number of games by genre, while providing a wide variety of tags to filter results and further refine your search to suit each.

From there you can try the games which you are interested in (and which are available) when you hover over them. There you will see a button to install a playable demo, just like you would with an already released game.

Another possibility of interest is to follow live broadcasts. At the top of the page you will find the broadcast schedule. In most cases, it will be the developer teams that will be playing. You can also interact with them and ask them questions by clicking the chat icon below the broadcast to join the conversation.

Finally, the games you like, you can add them to your wish list. Hover over any game and click the star icon in the top right corner to add it. You will receive an email notification when the final version of the game is released.