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Valve has unveiled its list of the top free-to-play PC games released on Steam in February. The list highlights four titles that racked up the most players:

Orbifold Studios has released a demo for Half-Life 2 RTX, an unofficial remaster built using RTX Remix. The demo includes levels from Ravenholm and the Nova Prospekt.

Valve is reshaping the portable gaming landscape with the beta release of SteamOS 3.7.0, a major update that not only supercharges the Steam Deck but also opens the door to third-party handheld PCs for the first time. With a cutting-edge Linux kernel, a revamped interface, enhanced hardware compatibility, and experimental device support, SteamOS is positioning itself as a universal platform for mobile gaming.

Gabe Newell's company has a new reason for a small celebration. This time, two online records have been broken at once — in Steam and Counter-Strike 2.

A recent response from Gabe Newell to a fan's letter has gone viral on Reddit, in which the head of Valve talked about his favorite games. He has already replayed S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl four times, getting different endings.

Valve has released its weekly sales report, highlighting the best-selling games of the week. The ranking is based on revenue generated between March 4 and March 11.

Valve is gearing up to shake up the market: according to insider reports, its standalone VR headset, Deckard, could hit the shelves as early as 2025. The device, which doesn’t require a PC connection, promises to blur the line between mobile and PC virtual reality.

Dataminer and insider Tyler McVicker, known for his leaks related to Valve projects, recently claimed that Half-Life 3 is in the final stages of development, although the game has yet to be officially announced.

The competitive MOBA shooter Deadlock has received one of its biggest updates yet. Valve continues to experiment with the game, which has the potential to become an esports title.

Valve has released the major 7.38 Wandering Waters update for Dota 2, bringing a wave of significant changes. The update introduces new rivers and creeps, moves Roshan back to his old den, and reworks many hero abilities.

Valve has announced the release of the Team Fortress 2 SDK (Software Development Kit), allowing content creators to develop their own games and various projects based on the game. The developers noted that they have updated the Source SDK by adding the Team Fortress 2 code.

Thanks to the SteamDB database, Reddit users noticed that Valve had added an unknown project to its platform. The hidden game appeared at the end of January, and apparently, it will have a multiplayer mode.

Former Valve writer Marc Laidlaw has published a post about the death of Half-Life 2 and Dishonored art director Viktor Antonov. The information appeared on the developer's official Instagram page, but was later deleted. Update: this sad news has been confirmed by Arkane studio founder Raphael Colantonio.

Valve has revealed its schedule of Steam sales for the second half of 2025. The lineup includes 11 events, featuring two major seasonal sales:

Steam users have noticed that the service has updated its recommendations for developers on hosting games with advertising. The requirement was not new, but now Valve has announced it publicly.

Valve might be preparing its next move in the gaming hardware market. According to insider reports, developers are actively working on integrating AMD RDNA 4 graphics into their future devices. This could lay the foundation for a new stationary console or an external graphics accelerator capable of redefining home gaming.

Modding enthusiasts continue to amaze with their innovative solutions, and Crastinator-Pro, the author of this new project, has once again proven that there are no limits for true enthusiasts. He introduced a unique modification of the Steam Deck that eliminates unnecessary components while maintaining its functionality.

A selection of the most popular projects of December 2024 has appeared on Steam. The list includes five projects at once that can be added to your library for free.

SteamDB has released its weekly ranking of the top-selling products on Valve's platform. Path of Exile 2 continues to dominate as the best-selling paid game. EA Sports FC 25 secured second place, while the Call of Duty hub claimed third.

Valve has decided to reconsider its approach to updates for the hero shooter Deadlock. Let us recall that the project is still in the early stages of development, despite the active online.