UK Steam Lawsuit Seeks $900M: Gamers Could Get Just £22 Each

A UK lawsuit is seeking $900 million from Valve, alleging anti-competitive practices by Steam through its 30% commission and most-favored-nation clauses. If successful, individual payouts are estimated to be between £22-£44. The article argues that Steam provides significant value for its fees, including robust customer service and features, and that a loss could negatively impact future development and services.

• Entities
• Platform: Steam Deck
• Company: Microsoft
• Company: Valve
• Game: Monster Hunter Wilds
• Topic: Digital Distribution
• Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Company: Epic Games
• Company: Apple
• Platform: PC
• Company: Ubisoft
• Topic: Antitrust Law