Valve just changed its Steam release rules amid a flood of AI games
Valve is updating its Steam release rules to address a backlog of game approvals caused by an influx of AI-generated titles. The new requirements mandate that developers test their games on Steam for at least five minutes, confirm redistributables and achievement settings, and categorize screenshots before review. These unexpected delays have caused indie developers to miss launch dates and lose momentum. Open article →
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