Steam adds warning notes to Early Access games that haven't been updated in a year, helping players identify potentially abandoned projects.
Steam , the popular PC gaming platform, has begun implementing a new feature designed to provide users with greater transparency regarding the status of Early Access games. The platform now displays a warning note on the official pages of Early Access titles that haven't received updates in a significant period. This initiative aims to help players make more informed decisions about which games to purchase and support.
As first reported, Steam will add this notice if a game hasn't been updated for at least 12 months. The warning will appear if it's been a year since a new build was added to the game's default branch in Steamworks or if there hasn't been any developer communication about an 'update type event' within that timeframe. These events encompass major updates, regular updates, and patch notes.While the warning serves as a helpful indicator, it's ultimately up to individual players to determine whether they wish to engage with a game that hasn't seen recent development. This new feature provides valuable insight into a game's active development status, enabling players to avoid potentially abandoned projects and invest their time and resources more wisely
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