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The announcement follows recent store tag changes that added new categories like 'Desktop Companion' and removed 'Masterpiece' and 'Adult' tags.","whyItMatters":"The 2027 first-half schedule introduces novel themed festivals, continuing Valve's pattern of expanding event programming beyond the traditional seasonal sales.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eValve has released the Steam sales and events schedule for the first half of 2027, alongside a re-release of the second-half 2026 calendar. The lineup includes a new Witch Festival, a Desktop Companion Festival, and a Sheep Festival, among other themed events. The schedule also covers the standard seasonal sales: the Spring Sale in March and the Summer Sale from late June to early July. The announcement follows a recent store update that added new tags such as \u0026#39;Desktop Companion\u0026#39; and \u0026#39;Bullet Hell Heaven\u0026#39; while removing \u0026#39;Masterpiece\u0026#39; and \u0026#39;Adult\u0026#39; tags.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop Companion Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: January 14-18, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShopkeeper Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: January 25-February 1, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheep Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: February 4-8, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Co-op Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: February 8-15, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext Fest - February 2027 Edition\u003c/strong\u003e: February 22-March 1, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhythm Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: March 8-15, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam Spring Sale 2027 (Seasonal Sale)\u003c/strong\u003e: March 18-25, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDinosaur vs. Robot Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: March 29-April 5, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRacing Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: April 12-19, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWitch Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: April 22-26, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFighting Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: April 26-May 3, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal-Time Strategy Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: May 10-17, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMountain Climbing Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: May 31-June 3, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext Fest - June 2027 Edition\u003c/strong\u003e: June 14-21, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam Summer Sale 2027 (Seasonal Sale)\u003c/strong\u003e: June 24-July 8, 2027\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRailway Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: July 20-27, 2026 (re-released schedule)\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCyberpunk Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: August 3-10, 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePin \u0026amp; Peg Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: August 17-20, 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePvE Survival Craft Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: August 31-September 7, 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: September 10-14, 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParty-Based RPG Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: September 14-21, 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam Autumn Sale 2026 (Seasonal Sale)\u003c/strong\u003e: October 1-8, 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: October 12-19, 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext Fest - October 2026 Edition\u003c/strong\u003e: October 19-26, 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam Scream Fest V\u003c/strong\u003e: October 26-November 2, 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuto Battler RPG Festival\u003c/strong\u003e: November 16-23, 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNovember Additional Plan\u003c/strong\u003e: Black Friday special hub, details TBA\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Valve released the Steam event schedule for first half of 2027, adding a Witch Festival, Desktop Companion Festival, and Sheep Festival alongside the usual seasonal sales.","twitterPost":"Valve released the Steam event schedule for first half of 2027, adding a Witch Festival, Desktop Companion Festival, and Sheep Festival alongside the usual seasonal sales.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Valve published the Steam sales and events calendar for the first half of 2027, introducing a new Witch Festival and other themed events like the Desktop Companion Festival and Sheep Festival. 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