Valve has officially revealed the schedule for Steam’s most anticipated year-end sale, as shared with developers:

• Start Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025

• End Date: Monday, January 5, 2026

• Duration: The sale will run for about two weeks.

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

Which Games Will Be on Sale in the 2025 Winter Sale?

As Steam’s biggest sale of the year, tens of thousands of games are expected to be discounted. While the final list and exact rates (excluding brand new releases) aren’t out yet, here are the most anticipated genres and top games likely to get major price drops:

1. Top AAA Titles & Bestsellers

These games usually get the steepest 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 common for these classics.

• 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 see discounts from 20% to 33% during the Winter Sale.

2. Popular Indie Games

Indie titles are famous for deep discounts:

• Hades, Celeste, Hollow Knight, Stardew Valley are indie favorites loved by the community. Discounts can reach 40% to 70% on these gems.

3. Top Picks by Genre

Expect deals in every Steam category:

Upcoming Steam Sales (December 2025)

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

• Sports Festival: December 8 to December 15, 2025 (focused on 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 as soon as the sale goes live.

Gift Tip: Steam Wallet Codes

The Winter Sale is also a great opportunity to buy or gift Steam Wallet Codes for your friends and family.