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Valve explains why it's running behind on Steam game approvals, asks developers to perform basic release checks to prevent re-reviews
In the wake of witnessing an unprecedented number of game submissions to Steam over the last few months, Valve has been forced to delay approvals in order to deal with the existing backlog.
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Valve says a surge in Steam game submissions over recent months has created a backlog that is forcing the company to delay approvals. Developers complained on social media, prompting Valve to explain that re‑reviews are clogging the system. The response urges developers to perform basic release checks before submitting to avoid additional re‑reviews. This approach aims to clear the backlog and speed up future approvals.
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