Changes To How Steam Demos Work Are On The Way

Valve has unveiled changes to how demos work on Steam, as the company is aiming to make them easier to discover. These updates will see demos redesigned to be more like standalone games on the platform, giving them their own store page separate from the main game’s hub. The benefit to this is that the demo page can contain separate screenshots, trailers, and details on these slices of the full game to help set them apart and give potential players more accurate information. You’ll also be able to add demos to your collection without needing to download it straight away, and when it’s uninstalled, it’ll also be removed from your library.

According to Valve, these changes are driven by developer and player feedback, and players can expect to receive alerts for demos of wishlisted games. Pages for demos will include buttons to install the content, leave user reviews, and be redirected to the game’s main page. Valve also plans to list demos more frequently on Steam’s most-visited …

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