Steam News30 March 20263mo ago

Steam's new Pricing System & Potential Future Updates

Hey everyone, Steam has recently released an update that calculates the converted cost of games based on 'purchasing power'. I decided to try out this new system for The Donnerwald Experiment and The Murder Hotel.

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addedSteam has recently released an update that calculates the converted cost of games based on 'purchasing power'. I decided to try out this new system for The Donnerwald Experiment and The Murder Hotel .

changedMost regions outside the US will now see a price drop, while those that should technically have an increase in price (like Swiss Francs) will stay the same as they were before.

addedThe new prices might take a while until they get updated on the store page.

changedPersonally I just want to remake the whole game with all the things I've learnt, from the artstyle to the writing to the gameplay system.

The Donnerwald Experiment changes

changedMost regions outside the US will now see a price drop, while those that should technically have an increase in price (like Swiss Francs) will stay the same as they were before.

addedThe new prices might take a while until they get updated on the store page.

changedPersonally I just want to remake the whole game with all the things I've learnt, from the artstyle to the writing to the gameplay system.

Steam has recently released an update that calculates the converted cost of games based on 'purchasing power'. I decided to try out this new system for The Donnerwald Experiment and The Murder Hotel.

Most regions outside the US will now see a price drop, while those that should technically have an increase in price (like Swiss Francs) will stay the same as they were before.

The new prices might take a while until they get updated on the store page.

About The Donnerwald Experiment's future: I can't say anything yet, as my goal right now is to finish The Murder Hotel's secret route in April and then wonder how to financially survive.

Personally I just want to remake the whole game with all the things I've learnt, from the artstyle to the writing to the gameplay system.

Could you imagine The Donnerwald Experiment in TMH's artstyle?

Thank you for your time. I apologise for not having anything more concrete to say.

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