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Steam Revenue Hits $11.1B in H1 2026, Driven by Chinese Gamers
Steam generated an estimated $11.1 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, surpassing its full-year 2020 earnings. The growth is attributed to an influx of Chinese players and strong sales from legacy game catalogs. This marks Valve's best-ever six-month period, outpacing even the 2025 holiday season by 8%.
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The numbers underscore how platform economics and global market expansion, not just new releases, can drive outsized growth in digital storefronts.
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Steam sales reportedly topped $11 billion during H1 2026 due to shifting trends — staggering growth driven by influx of Chinese players and booming legacy catalogues →
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