Valve announces library/store UI overhaul and Events (in dev. since at least 2017)

[Chairmanchuck (另一个我)]

Valve announces the new UI and new features like Steam Events:

The second major change to the Steam storefront is the new Events tab, which is a one-stop shop where players can see all the games that have received recent title updates or are running special events like a double XP weekend. Think of this space like a mini-blog within the store where developers can write updates about what's going on with their titles. Clicking into an event page gives you even more information, including a more detailed breakdown, screenshots, and even embedded streams. Developers have full control over these update posts, and users can set up notifications and even reminders for when a particular event starts. Valve has included many ways players can opt into notifications, whether it be via personal calendar apps, the Steam client, email, mobile app, or even text message.

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Library:

Players can filter their library and save that filter as a "collection" so they can create custom groupings.

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Events:

Event allows you to create call to actions and an attractive interface to drive your players back to your game. An example is a personalized rollup page for customers of your currently owned games.

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Steam is customers ability to subscribe to events so they can opt in to receive emails. This is huge. Email drives engagement better than any other form of messaging.

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Sources: https://www.gameinformer.com/gdc-20...acelift-with-library-redesign-new-events-page
https://kotaku.com/steam-libraries-are-getting-an-overhaul-1833473185
https://steamdb.info/blog/steam-business-update-at-gdc-2019/

 

[Shepherd]

Damn that looks amazing.

 

[bbq of doom]

I like it and am looking forward to using it.

 

[Theiea]

Looks fantastic.

 

[Atom Heart Mother]

Seems like a good way to get people interested in games that maybe got a huge update. Not bad.

 

[Yunyo]

Finally, an actually functional library.

 

[Sim]

It's not as blue as I thought it would be. Looks good.

 

[Firenoh]

PLATFORM WAR!
PLATFORM WAR!

 

[Deleted member 8561]

Hey, you got my Discord in my Steam client!

 

[Hektor]

Thanks Epic

Spoiler

Looks great

 

[Woffls]

God damn finally. The Seam UI feels about a decade old.

 

[Bizzquik]

Great. Its about time Epic started adding features and overhauled their....oh, wait.

 

[PC-tan]

And there it is

 

[KoolAid]

Not sure how to feel about it. Looks kinda bloated... Though much better than what we have now of course

 

[Dreams-Visions]

I've been waiting all mah life for a full UI overhaul. I know they've been working on it for a long time. Good to see it coming along.

Not sure how to feel about it. Looks kinda bloated... Though much better than what we have now of course

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That's because you're seeing below-the-fold content that you wouldn't see at once in a single, long screenshot.

 

[Richietto]

Looks great, and some great new features.

 

[Deleted member 28523]

The Events page is a super smart idea to get people back into a game and get more engage during a community event.

 

[Mashing]

This is going to break enhanced steam isn't it?

 

[MJnR]

Not a fan of those grid boxes in the library but overall, the design doesn't seem that bad. Excited to try it out!

 

[Noppie]

Loiks like that one leak. I like it.

 

[Yukinari]

That guy with 45 messages god help him

Can they please fix clicking your inbox and it opening EVERY PERSON you messaged.

 

[Vault]

thank you Gaben

 

[Deleted member 1849]

Proper library filtering!

 

[Deleted member 8861]

FINALLY

 

[Aeferis]

I don't really like the old header on the new interface, but other than that, it's pretty cool.

 

[Deleted member 2840]

What about BPM?

 

[TheCongressman]

Nice, much cleaner.

 

[OniluapL]

Wait, I can search my library by tags? That's a megaton, lol

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

I really love the design. I hope the beta is soon.

 

[Cats_Schrodinger]

Well if it runs like crap on mac, I'm instantly out as soon as the Paradox Launcher is supported.

Looks good though.

 

[Chairmanchuck (另一个我)]

This is how a CS:Go Library page might look like:

 

[MoonDesigner]

See, competition IS good

 

[Zips]

It's about time they showed this off.

They've been working on this for a damn long time if I recall correctly. I think for over a year now if not longer? Something like that.

So no... this (probably) isn't being done in response to another company.

 

[Deleted member 1849]

See, competition IS good

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Epic had nothing to do with this. Valve have been working on this UI since long before they showed up.

 

[Chairmanchuck (另一个我)]

And this for events:

 

[BlueOdin]

Did they fuck up or why is Mirror's Edge Catalyst in there?

 

[TemplaerDude]

Finally.

 

[Deleted member 1849]

"Players can filter their library and save that filter as a "collection" so they can create custom groupings."

Neat!

 

[SaberVS7]

See, competition IS good

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This UI has been in development since before Fortnite STW went public-beta soooooo IDK what you're talking about here.

 

[alosarjos]

BETA on Summer

Did they fuck up or why is Mirror's Edge Catalyst in there?

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Just to demo adding a 3rd party game to library?

 

[DrDeckard]

Ok, this looks great

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

It's about time they showed this off.

They've been working on this for a damn long time if I recall correctly. I think for over a year now if not longer? Something like that.

So no... this (probably) isn't being done in response to another company.

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At least 2-3 years. We started getting leaks in 2016 I think.

 

[Deleted member 420]

Did they fuck up or why is Mirror's Edge Catalyst in there?

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Nah, they just like to fuck with people. Halo 4 is there, and years ago they had Halo 5 there too. Not happening.

 

[KillLaCam]

Finally

 

[Fantasy]

Although the Epic Game Store has brought some drama & other BS to the PC scene, Im glad it will help Valva step up their platform.

 

[Deleted member 3196]

Although the Epic Game Store has brought some drama & other BS to the PC scene, Im glad it will help Valva step up their platform.

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This had nothing to do with Epic. Valve has been working on this for years.

Did they fuck up or why is Mirror's Edge Catalyst in there?

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It could be a non-Steam game added to Steam.

Or EA's making a triumphant return to Steam.

Or more than likely, the graphics designer mocking up that imaged screwed up.

 

[anariel]

Curious to see what, if any, Big Picture UI changes there'll be.

 

[Weebos]

Looks good, they've needed a Library overhaul for a long time. I usually just use the user skins, but there is only so much lipstick you can put on a pig.

 

[alr1ght]

Finally. It looks a bit busy and strangely reminds me of the PS4 game UI.

 

[Teamocil]

Looks fantastic. This has been in the works for a while right? I vaguely remember hearing about this a while back.