The Steam Winter Sale for 2025 is set to begin on December 18, giving players the opportunity to pick up games at discounted prices throughout the holiday season. The sale will go live at 6pm GMT for the UK, 7pm CET for European users, and 10am PDT / 1pm EDT for gamers in the United States. It is scheduled to run until 6pm GMT on January 5, providing more than two weeks for users to browse and purchase games. The extended duration makes the sale one of the longer seasonal events on Steam, allowing both early and late shoppers to take advantage of offers.
Games Confirmed for Discount
A trailer obtained by TheGamerzTheory on YouTube has revealed several games that will be included in the sale. Major titles confirmed include Borderlands 4, Dying Light: The Beast, The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Hades 2.
Additional games set to receive price cuts include Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon, Dynasty Warriors Origins, Dune: Awakening, Rematch, R.E.P.O, and Slime Rancher 2. The trailer also highlights discounts on Megabonk, Digimon Story Time Stranger, RV There Yet, Escape From Duckov, Dispatch, Deltarune, and Elden Ring Nightreign. These selections indicate a mix of blockbuster titles and indie games across multiple genres.
What Gamers Can Expect
The Steam Winter Sale remains one of the most anticipated events on the platform due to the scale of discounts and variety of games offered. Unlike some shorter Steam sales, the winter event provides a longer window, allowing users to plan purchases around holiday gifts or end-of-year bonuses. With deals spanning AAA releases, indie titles, and older classics, the sale caters to a wide audience, from casual players to dedicated fans looking to expand their libraries.
How the Sale Fits Into Steam’s Seasonal Schedule
Steam regularly hosts sales throughout the year, but the Winter Sale is typically the largest in terms of both discounts and duration. It follows the Autumn Sale and precedes the Lunar New Year Sale in early February. For gamers interested in web3 games, Steam’s platform continues to offer limited support, focusing primarily on traditional PC games rather than blockchain-based content.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When does the Steam Winter Sale 2025 start and end?
The sale begins on December 18, 2025, at 6pm GMT and ends on January 5, 2026, at 6pm GMT.
What time does the sale start in the US?
For US players, the sale starts at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT.
Which games are confirmed for the 2025 sale?
Confirmed titles include Borderlands 4, Dying Light: The Beast, The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Hades 2, Slime Rancher 2, and several others.
How long does the Steam Winter Sale last?
The 2025 sale runs for over two weeks, from December 18 to January 5, allowing plenty of time for users to explore deals.
Does Steam support web3 or blockchain games in the sale?
Steam’s platform primarily focuses on traditional PC games, with limited support for web3 or blockchain-based titles.
