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Steam announces minimum price Increases and discount rule changes

Published: 16:58, 17 August 2023

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Steam sets new standards for the cheapest games and discounts

Steam has unveiled alterations to the pricing structure of its most affordable games, along with the introduction of fresh guidelines governing the application of discounts to games falling within specific price brackets.

In a recent development, Steam, the popular online gaming platform, has unveiled its decision to implement significant changes to minimum game prices and discount rules across various markets. While this alteration might not heavily impact the European market, it is set to raise concerns in Turkey and Argentina due to substantial price hikes.

Beginning with the European market, Steam has decided to increase the minimum price of games by 25 per cent in euros. This means that the lowest possible price for a game will rise from €0.79 to €0.99. While this increase may not be drastic, it signifies a shift in the pricing strategy for the platform.

However, the situation takes a different turn for Turkey and Argentina. In these markets, the minimum prices for games will surge by a staggering 424 per cent and 486 per cent, respectively. This significant price hike is expected to garner attention and spark discussions within these gaming communities.

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Moreover, the alteration in discount rules has caught the attention of gamers worldwide. Steam will now implement a tiered discount structure based on the game's minimum price. Games priced at €0.99 can now be discounted by up to 50 per cent. For games priced at €1.99, the maximum discount will increase to 75 per cent. Meanwhile, games that cost a minimum of €4.99 will be available at a substantial discount of 90 per cent.

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The cheapest game on Steam will now be priced at €0.99

While these consumer-facing price adjustments may appear inconsequential, their implications extend beyond individual transactions. These changes have the potential to reshape pricing dynamics on a broader scale, potentially influencing future pricing strategies and leading to an uptick in the average prices of games that have yet to undergo changes on the PC platform.