- Steam App
- ConsoleMe (4450190)
- Event type
- patch note
- Published
- 16 September 2026 - 13:33:50 UTC
- Source
- steam_community_announcements
Solid releases now improve fan satisfaction more reliably. Games scoring 60+ are now viewed as positive releases by fans. Fan churn is now reserved for releases scoring below 60. Community satisfaction decays more slowly over time. Older game communities have less influence on overall studio satisfaction. “Critics expect” warnings now require much higher industry adoption. Overhype warnings now appear only when backlash is a genuine risk. Release results use neutral styling, making actual warnings clearer. Poor releases, excessive hype, missing expected features, and neglected communities still have consequences.