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Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB and will fund and staff its ongoing development, keeping SteamDB’s name and operations intact while improving infrastructure, security, and long-term stability.
Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB, but the two projects will remain separate with SteamDB continuing to operate as is, supported by Nexus for long-term stability; no immediate changes to core functionality are planned, and while an API and monetization options are being explored, ads won’t be introduced for now.
SteamDB, the 13-year community-backed Steam data database, has been acquired by the owners of Nexus Mods (Chosen). Co-founders xPaw and Marlamin are stepping back due to burnout, with SteamDB remaining a standalone brand under new backing and a funded team. In the near term, users should see little change, but the deal aims to improve infrastructure, security, and long-term maintenance, while exploring closer integration with Nexus Mods and potential monetization through partnerships and affiliate links—all while keeping SteamDB free to access.
Steam Next Fest features 8,700 participating games, with about 1,704 of them (roughly 20%) tagged for generative AI disclosures, reflecting Valve’s requirement that AI use be declared to players. The practice has sparked ongoing industry debate, with past clarifications like Sega’s Crazy Taxi AI usage cited as examples, while AI continues to be integrated in major releases and even linked to broader concerns like hardware price spikes.
Electronic Arts has quietly removed The Sims Medieval from digital storefronts, pulling it from EA App and Steam with no public announcement. Existing owners can still access and play the game, but new buyers cannot. The EA Store page shows Not Available, and Steam removed the title as of March 10, 2026 per SteamDB. The 2011 spin-off—which added Pirates & Nobles—has effectively been discontinued, prompting questions about other abandoned Sims titles and potential remasters.
Valve is nudging toward a Steam-branded hardware launch after a Steam app entry surfaced an unboxing video for the Steam Controller, listed as 'steam_controller_unboxing_2026' on SteamDB. The video, not yet viewable, accompanies reports that Valve has shipped a first large batch of controllers and that launch timing remains uncertain, though insiders say a debut could come soon. Previously delayed by shortages and price pressures, the plan appears to target 2026, with the controller possibly leading a trio that may include the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, though those two remain in limbo for now.
Valve may be adding a built-in 30-day price history to Steam, based on data spotted on SteamDB and reported by LambdaGen. If released, users could view recent price changes directly in Steam, reducing reliance on third-party trackers. Valve has not officially confirmed the feature and there’s no timeline yet; it appears to be in testing.
Indie dev Cakez celebrates Tangy TD’s earnings spike after a viral moment, with the Steam back-end showing 3,676 copies sold and $31,942 in the first 30 hours, and later around $245,000 gross from 28,171 sales (2,892 refunded). All-time peak concurrent players were modest (under 800), but the four-year development paid off in six-figure-ish potential, highlighting how indie games can find substantial revenue on Steam and how SteamDB estimates can closely track sales.
Overwatch developer Dylan Snyder ridicules the fixation on Steam concurrent players, arguing it’s a narrow metric that can mislead about a game’s success; Marathon’s numbers appear steady, and the story emphasizes that platform-specific data needs broader context and cross-platform transparency to gauge a game’s health.
Resident Evil: Requiem launched across multiple platforms and peaked at 334,214 concurrent players on Steam over its launch weekend, more than double the peak of RE4 Remake and triple that of Resident Evil Village. The record reflects strong demand, while critics praise a nostalgic return to the series’ roots and Capcom benefits from a boost to sales of legacy titles.
Steam Deck’s Verified/Playable badge rollout has surpassed 25,000 titles (25,010 per SteamDB), highlighting rapid growth in games deemed a good or playable fit on Valve’s handheld. The official Steam store count may differ because SteamDB includes delisted titles, and a badge doesn’t guarantee a perfect experience, but the milestone underscores expanding compatibility with recent additions like CAIRN and Once Upon a Shell.
SonixLegend, a Steam user from Shanghai, has purchased over 40,000 games, earning a unique 'Game Collector' badge and setting a Steam record for the most games owned, with a collection worth over $640,000, highlighting their status as one of the most prolific collectors on the platform.
The Steam backend suggests a significant update for Starfield is imminent, coinciding with Microsoft's upcoming Xbox presentation. Numerous changelog changes have been detected, hinting at a major development, possibly including a preview of the RPG's first expansion, Shattered Space.
Players monitoring SteamDB updates believe Bethesda is preparing a significant patch or DLC for Starfield, with more changes in May than previous months combined. Speculation suggests the Shattered Space expansion may be revealed at the Xbox Showcase on June 9th. Recent updates include a surface map overhaul and a new 60fps mode on Xbox Series X, with land vehicles teased for future updates.
Valve's unannounced hero shooter, reportedly named Deadlock, saw nearly 1,000 concurrent players over the past weekend despite not being officially revealed. Leaked screenshots and gameplay footage suggest the game is in closed alpha testing, leading to speculation about an imminent official announcement.