When Does Steam Winter Sale Start
The Steam Winter Sale is one of the easiest times to fill your library without destroying your wallet. If you are waiting to hit buy, timing matters more than anything else.
When the Steam Winter Sale Starts
The Steam Winter Sale starts on December 18 at 10 a.m. PT. Discounts go live at the same time worldwide and stay active until the sale ends.
Steam Winter Sale Schedule Details
The sale runs from December 18 through January 5. Once prices drop, they stay the same for the entire event. There are no flash deals or rotating discounts during this sale.
Here is how the start time lines up by region.
December 18 at 10 a.m. PT
December 18 at 12 p.m. CT
December 18 at 1 p.m. ET
December 18 at 6 p.m. GMT
Adding games to your wishlist before the sale starts makes it easy to spot discounts the moment the store refreshes.
Games Expected to Be Discounted
Steam has already highlighted several major releases tied to the Winter Sale promotion. These are not guaranteed prices, but they are confirmed sale participants.
Hades II
Elden Ring Nightreign
Dispatch
Dynasty Warriors Origins
Kingdom Come Deliverance II
Borderlands 4
Megabonk
Deltarune
Slime Rancher 2
More titles usually appear once the sale goes live, including older releases and smaller indie games.
Final Blurb
If you are planning purchases around the Steam Winter Sale, December 18 at 10 a.m. PT is the exact moment to watch. Set reminders, wishlist early, and grab what you want without waiting for price changes that will never come.
FAQ
How long does the Steam Winter Sale last
The sale runs from December 18 through January 5.
Do prices change during the Winter Sale
No. Discounts stay the same for the entire sale.
Is the Steam Winter Sale bigger than other Steam sales
Yes. It is usually one of the largest sales of the year alongside the Summer Sale.
Is it worth waiting for the Winter Sale
If a game is already confirmed for the sale, waiting usually saves money.
