Valve plans to deny steam keys to developers

Something that happens frequently is that some developers or a studio give copies of a game to a community. Thus, being able to promote the game and gain notoriety. One way to do this is through the Steam keys. It is a way in which you can enjoy a title on Steam without having to pay for it.

Valve plans to deny Steam keys to developers

Valve is in charge of granting the keys to developers and studios. And so far they have been very generous, as there are millions of titles that have had a chance to be free on Steam. But, it seems that times change. Now Valve is considering denying the keys on certain occasions.

Valve denies the keys

If the game in question has low sales or does not need many keys to distribute it for free, there are two occasions when the keys will be denied. In addition, the company has also revealed that on some occasions it is they who bear the costs. Which they do not want and it will end now.

The company seeks with these measures to counter the sale of third parties, which distribute Steam keys for a very low price. Although many question whether there will now be problems between Valve and the developer studios. It appears that this measure will directly affect Steam Direct games.

It is certainly a decision that will have a noticeable effect on Steam. We will see if problems arise with some titles and how it will also affect users. What do you think of this Valve measure?