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Steam is Valve's PC gaming storefront and platform for buying, updating and discussing games. This page tracks Steam news across releases, patches, store changes, discounts and the biggest shifts affecting players and developers.
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Latest Steam stories, store changes and major PC release updates.
Warhammer
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has shown off the Adeptus Mechanicus in a new gameplay trailer. The faction brings ranged firepower, mechanized units and two commander options to the RTS sequel.
PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SSteam
Hydroneer launches May 8 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, six years after its original Steam release. The console version brings the mining sandbox's digging, automation and couch co-op systems to a new audience.
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The first Steam Controller orders are moving through shipping in more than 20 countries after Valve's new $99 PC gamepad sold out quickly. Some buyers in California have already received units.
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Valve says more Steam Controllers are on the way after the new $99 gamepad sold out quickly. The company has promised a restock timeline soon, but buyers still do not have a firm date.
Xbox Series X|SSteamXbox Game Pass
RGG Studio has revealed a fuller look at Stranger Than Heaven, its new action-adventure game spanning five decades of Japanese history. The game is now planned for this winter on Xbox platforms and PC, with Game Pass availability confirmed.
Borderlands
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says Borderlands 4's paused Switch 2 version is technically feasible. The hold is tied to fixing the game for existing players before expanding to more platforms.
Civilization
Firaxis and 2K will release Civilization VII’s free Test of Time update on May 19. The update adds Time-Tested Civs, reworks Victories and replaces Legacy Paths with Triumphs.
PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SSteam
Grove Street Games has revealed BeastLink, a multiplayer kaiju action game where human squads, vehicles and playable monsters collide across destructible city maps. The game is planned for Early Access in summer 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
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Alabaster Dawn starts Steam Early Access on May 7, giving CrossCode fans a first substantial look at Radical Fish Games' next action RPG. The launch build covers roughly 10 hours, with a longer Early Access road ahead.
Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft says Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is rebuilding Edward Kenway's ground gameplay with manual jump, advanced parkour and a stealth system that gives players more freedom.
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Gamble With Your Friends has passed 500,000 copies in three days, according to TENSTACK, while the co-op casino crawler has moved into Steam's top 50 most-played games after launch.
Conan Exiles
Conan Exiles Enhanced is now live on Steam as a free Unreal Engine 5 upgrade. The update improves visuals and performance, connects The Exiled Lands with The Isle of Siptah and adds a revamped UI.
