Valve has officially announced the dates for Steam’s biggest and longest year-end sale event, shared directly with developers:

• Start Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025

• End Date: Monday, January 5, 2026

• Duration: This sale will last for approximately two weeks.

All discounts will go live at 9:00 PM (local Turkey time) and end at the same hour.

Which Games Will Be Discounted in the 2025 Winter Sale?

As Steam’s largest sale of the year, tens of thousands of games are expected to go on sale. While exact titles and discount rates (excluding newly released games) are not finalized, these are the most anticipated genres and popular games likely to see significant price drops:

1. Major AAA Titles & Bestsellers

These games usually receive the highest discounts and are among the year’s most popular releases:

• Classic AAA Hits: Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Grand Theft Auto V are expected to be featured. Discounts of 50% to 80% are typical for these titles.

• Recent AAA Releases (Launched a Few Months Ago): Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield, Spider-Man Remastered (PC), and new 2025 hits like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II usually get discounts ranging from 20% to 33% during the Winter Sale.

2. Popular Indie Games

Indie titles are often known for their steep discounts:

• Hades, Celeste, Hollow Knight, Stardew Valley are critically acclaimed indie masterpieces beloved by gamers. Discounts can reach 40% to 70% on some of these games.

3. Top Picks by Genre

Expect discounts across all categories on Steam:

Upcoming Steam Sales (December 2025)

Before the Winter Sale, there’s another themed event in December:

• Sports Festival: December 8 – December 15, 2025 (focused on discounts for sports games like football, basketball, and racing)

To get ready for Steam Winter Sale 2025, add your favorite games to your wishlist so you can track discounts easily when the sale goes live.

Gift Idea: Steam Wallet Codes

The Winter Sale is also the perfect time to buy or gift Steam Wallet Codes for your friends and family.