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Steam holds first-ever Black Friday sale, open through December 1

The autumn sale is gone, and for some reason that's fueling Half-Life 3 speculation (again)
In context: Valve usually holds its autumn sale on Steam around this time of year, but in 2025 the company has instead launched a slightly shorter Black Friday sale, echoing other storefronts. The move has sparked speculation about a minor gap in Steam's event schedule next week. Read on for highlights on various hefty game discounts.