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Steam posts record $1.7 billion September despite rising PC costs

Original: Steam hits record $1.7 billion in September 2026 despite soaring PC hardware costs — platform approaches 21,000 new rele

Valve's Steam platform generated a record $1.7 billion in September 2026, showing PC gaming spending remains strong even as PC hardware prices climb. The storefront is approaching 21,000 new game releases this year and is on track to top $20 billion in annual revenue, underscoring continued growth in digital game sales.

Why now: The record revenue figure contrasts with rising PC hardware costs, prompting discussion about the resilience of PC gaming spending.

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• Steam hits record $1.7 billion in September 2026 despite soaring PC hardware costs — platform approaches 21,000 new releases in 2026, on track to top $20 billion annually Steam's latest revenues highlight continued strength in PC gaming, with players continuing to spend heavily… · techwire@gamefan.net · 4

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