New Steam leak suggests UI overhaul with sleeker tile design in tow
A substantial overhaul to the Steam Store page has been leaked, which showcases an updated UI and improved functionality of the digital storefront. The leak was shared on the Steam subreddit by leakers xPaw and LambdaGeneration, showing images of a more streamlined interface.
The leaked redesign suggests quick access to different sections of the Steam Store, such as new releases, free-to-play games, and other releases. These changes could make it easier for users to discover new and trending titles.
Another feature of the redesigned layout is easier access and visibility of a user’s wishlist, highlighting when said games are on sale. That’s pretty much Steam’s ongoing strategy, allowing users to find the best deals and promotions while interacting with their storefront. Moreover, the new UI introduces quick links for gift cards and the points shop.
This overhaul leak comes after Steam’s biggest annual event, the Steam Summer Sale, which ended on July 10. Users could claim massive discounts on the most popular games. In addition, Steam has been giving out plenty of free games over the years on the platform.
As of now, Steam users can claim four games for free. The top-down 4-player co-op title, Ultimate Zombie Defense, with a user score of 83% is currently free until July 15. In addition, players can add publisher Slitherine’s games: tactical space strategy title Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock, turn-based tactics title Field of Glory 2: Medieval, and Fantasy General 2 to their digital libraries until July 17.
To increase user retention and interaction, Valve is aiming for a more accessible storefront, allowing users to keep track of discounts and find games without getting confused. The last Steam client UI overhaul was rolled out in June 2023. As the leak circulates on the internet, it’s unclear when Valve will release the UI overhaul in its current state or offer more improvements in a final version.
Valve’s online storefront was released on September 12, 2003. In 2023, the company reported 132 million active users. Recent SteamDB data suggests that Steam retained a staggering 30 million concurrent users in March. Steam, at the time of writing, has listed 142,339 games on its storefront.
