Valve has set the start time for Steam Next Fest June 2026 to begin on June 15 at 10:00 AM PT. The event runs until June 22 at 10:00 AM PT, giving players a week to explore upcoming titles.
Valve sets global launch times for upcoming game demos
The festival focuses on helping players discover games before they launch rather than offering deep discounts. Valve confirmed that thousands of playable demos will be available from major publishers and indie studios during this period.
Steam Next Fest kicks off simultaneously across multiple time zones around the world. The event begins at 10:00 AM PT in Los Angeles, which corresponds to 1:00 PM ET in New York.
In London, the festival starts at 6:00 PM BST on June 15. Berlin follows shortly after at 7:00 PM CEST on the same day.
Mumbai joins the event at 10:30 PM IST on June 15. Tokyo begins playing at 2:00 AM JST on June 16, with Sydney starting at 3:00 AM AEST.
Auckland is the last major region to join at 5:00 AM NZST on June 16. This staggered global start ensures worldwide access to the demos.
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