Having just got into PC gaming in the last 6 or so months this is my first real experience with Steam Next Fest. I thought it might be nice to get all the information in one place for others that might be in the same boat as me.
It's hard to believe that we are almost at the end of February which means it's time for developers to show off their new projects in the form of demos, live streams and everything in between. It's also the perfect time for us to fill up those wish lists and get hands on with anything and everything that takes our fancy.
With 2025 being already stacked to the rafters with amazing games we have gathered all the information you might need to know to get the most out of February's Steam Next Fest.
When is Next Fest?
Steam Next Fest starts on Monday 24th of February @10am PST / 6pm GMT and ends on March 3rd @10am PST / 6pm GMT.
For our Australian readers that's Tue 25th of February @5am AEST to 4th of March @5am AEST.
That's an entire week to load up that already full plate with all the demos your little heart desires. All you will need is a Steam account (which is free)
Don't worry though, this isn't the only opportunity for Next Fest. Steam runs Next Fest 3 times a year. Conveniently Next Fest runs just before the Spring, Summer and Winter sales so we can have those wish lists ready to go.
What is Steam Next Fest?
Steam Next Fest is an opportunity for developers to showcase their upcoming projects in the form of playable demos and live streams and QNAs. It's also the perfect time for developers and fans to discover new games that they might have missed and to get involved with new communities.
Ninjas play free!
Sorry for the Warframe reference but it's one of my favourite things about Warframe, its free.
Everything in the Steam Next Fest is free all you need is a Steam account to attend. You can download as many demos as you like and play through them as many times as you like during the week. Just be aware that the full release will probably have a price tag attached to it.
Make sure you check out The Gamer Social Clubs special edition March's Demo Disc as we cover as many demos as we can.
What are you most looking forward to during the week of Next Fest? Let us know in the comments.
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