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Steam Launches 2025 Autumn Sale Two Months Early, Running Through Oct. 6

The earlier event drops Steam Awards nominations, marking the first major sale since Steam’s recent store redesign.

Overview

  • The sale runs until October 6 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, according to Valve's official post.
  • Valve confirmed the shift with a Bluesky announcement, moving the promotion up from the usual late-November window.
  • Thousands of titles are discounted with steep cuts reported, including Rise of the Tomb Raider at 90% off and Cyberpunk 2077 at 65% off.
  • Steam features limited-time Points Shop items and collectible stickers during the weeklong event.
  • A 20% discount on the Steam Deck 256GB LCD model is available at $319/£279 for the duration of the sale, as reported.