In early January 2026, Steam demonstrated outstanding online performance metrics. The SteamDB service registered a new record.
Peak online reached a milestone of 41,816,052 concurrent users. At the time the record was set, 13,399,958 accounts held the "in-game" status.
The Steam Winter Sale will last until January 5, 21:00 Moscow time — various games and DLCs are available with significant discounts.