Valve extends Steam game review times to 12 days amid submission surge
Valve announced today that it is extending its Steam game review period to up to 12 business days due to a significant increase in submissions.
Reasons for the delay
The company stated that much of the current backlog involves re-reviewing games for basic functional issues. Developers must now run their builds through Steam for at least five minutes before submission. This step ensures that installations work correctly for users who do not launch executables directly.
New checklist requirements
Indie developers are required to confirm that achievements are ready and that common redistributables are included. Valve also wants to verify that necessary components like DirectX or Visual C++ are present. These changes aim to cut down on the need for repeated reviews.
Future process improvements
Valve indicated that further improvements are currently in the works for the build review process. The company hopes these updates will help resolve the delays affecting planned launch dates.
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