Expanded set of links to social networks is not the only new feature in Steam. Valve has introduced several more changes to the platform.

Valve has expanded the list of social networks to which developers can link in dedicated fields on game pages in Steam. The list has grown by 11 entries.

European human rights advocates have proposed banning premium currency in games, a company co-founded by Rockstar Games’ Dan Houser has formed a studio with developers from Immortals of Aveum, and We Harvest Shadows has been added to over 100,000 wishlists. Here’s what happened in the gaming industry over the weekend.

Last night, another news story emerged, at least indirectly connected to the success of Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2. Its developer, Saber Interactive, announced it has received “significant equity investment.”

On September 12, it was reported that Microsoft’s gaming division is preparing to lay off 650 people. According to journalist Stephen Totilo from Game File, among those affected will be employees working on the mobile games Warcraft Rumble and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile.

Developer Garry Newman has announced that his sandbox game Garry’s Mod has been immortalized in the Guinness Book of Records. It has sold more copies than any other PC-exclusive game.

The studios 4A Games and Zen Studios will remain with the Swedish holding company Embracer Group. Earlier, it was assumed that they would be acquired by Beacon Interactive — a company that in March 2024 purchased Saber Interactive.

A new gaming startup has emerged in Finland. Thea Chow, who led the Clash Royale development team at Supercell from 2021 to 2023, announced the launch of a studio called Redly Games.

Unity investors reacted positively to the company’s decision to cancel the Runtime Fee for game developers. By the market close on September 12, Unity’s share price had risen by 9.81% to $18.91 per share.

All 25 employees of indie game publisher Annapurna Interactive have resigned voluntarily, reports Bloomberg. They left following unsuccessful negotiations with the management of the parent company.

This announcement was made by the company’s CEO and President, Matthew Bromberg. The change has already taken effect.

The founder of the analytics company Aldora and the now-closed SuperData, Joost van Dreunen, calculated the initial revenue of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. According to his estimates, less than a week after its release, the new Saber Interactive game generated $202 million.

The science fiction game Citizen Sleeper has reached the milestone of one million users. This announcement was made by the studio Jump Over The Age and publisher Fellow Traveller on social media.

About how profitable the business of topping up Steam accounts in Russia is, whether it’s possible to enter this market today, as well as the size of the Russian gaming market and how much foreign AAA and indie titles can earn in it — we spoke with Anton Chernov, CEO of the platform KupiKod.

Nexon has clarified the situation regarding the studio behind Dave the Diver. The company has refuted rumors about Mintrocket’s plans to exit its structure, but some changes are inevitable.

Head of Microsoft’s gaming division, Phil Spencer, announced new major layoffs. This time, the corporation will part ways with 650 specialists.

Former id Software executive and current creative director at Saber Interactive, Tim Willits, stated that the launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was the best in his career. Todd Hollenshead, who previously served as president of id Software, shares this sentiment.

The consulting firm Strategy Partners and the Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry analyzed the Russian video game market. Below are some conclusions from the study.

The French indie studio DRAMA, working on the shooter Unrecord with a body cam perspective, has closed its seed funding round.