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| <h1>Steam Visual Novel Fest 2025</h1> | ||
| Sorry, an error occurred. Please try again later | ||
| <img | ||
| src="https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/optin/sale_visual_novel_2025/0/1b0e2f75d6c83b0e120a4a4202e401e9e018d14d.jpg" | ||
| /><br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| Visual Novel Fest is for all those games that you could almost mistake for a book! From romance | ||
| stories to political intrigue, this Fest is for all sorts of text-based interactive fiction. If you | ||
| took away all of the words from these games, you’d probably have very little to do – but that’s | ||
| okay, because the beauty of these games are all in the storytelling. <br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| This event runs March 3 at 10:00 AM PST (-08:00) to March 10 at 10:00 AM PDT (-07:00) and will | ||
| include eligible titles with sections for discounted titles, unreleased titles in Coming Soon mode, | ||
| games with demos, and more.<br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| <div class="bb_introblock"> | ||
| <div class="left"> | ||
| <img | ||
| src="https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/Announcements.gif" | ||
| /> | ||
| </div> | ||
| <div class="introtext"> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| For general information about Steam themed sale events, including details on the selection | ||
| and invitation process, ways to participate (discounts, demos, and upcoming releases), event | ||
| visibility and promotion, in-event game visibility, and marketing materials permissions, | ||
| please visit the | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/themed_sales" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >Steam Themed Sale Events</a | ||
| > | ||
| parent documentation page. | ||
| </div> | ||
| </div> | ||
| <h2 class="bb_section"><a name="1"></a>Table of Contents</h2> | ||
| <ul class="bb_ul"> | ||
| <li><a href="#dates" class="bb_doclink">Important Dates</a><br /></li> | ||
| <li><a href="#eligibility" class="bb_doclink">Eligibility</a><br /></li> | ||
| <li><a href="#registration" class="bb_doclink">Registration</a><br /></li> | ||
| <li><a href="#asset" class="bb_doclink">Asset Kit</a><br /></li> | ||
| <li><a href="#faq" class="bb_doclink">Frequently Asked Questions</a><br /></li> | ||
| <li><a href="#contact" class="bb_doclink">Need Help?</a></li> | ||
| </ul> | ||
| <h2 class="bb_section"><a name="dates"></a>Important Dates</h2> | ||
| <ul class="bb_ul"> | ||
| <li> | ||
| <strong>March 3, 2025</strong> - The trailer announcing the event launches on this day. At | ||
| this point, you're welcome to share your participation in the event. Assets for this purpose | ||
| will be available in the <a href="#asset">Asset Kit</a> below.<br /> | ||
| </li> | ||
| <li> | ||
| <strong>March 3 at 10:00 AM PST (-08:00)</strong> - The event starts. This is the deadline | ||
| for entering a discount, and opting out if you no longer want to participate. | ||
| </li> | ||
| </ul> | ||
| <h2 class="bb_section"><a name="eligibility"></a>Eligibility</h2> | ||
| FMVs are not eligible for this Fest, nor are games that only have small sections of the gameplay | ||
| that fall under the Visual Novel category. Political simulators, point-and-click puzzle/mystery | ||
| games, and other text-based games that are not primarily story-based are also not allowed. Games | ||
| that are <strong>primarily</strong> Visual Novels with elements of point & click or puzzle | ||
| gameplay are eligible. <br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| Games eligible for this event will have some or all of the following features:<br /> | ||
| <ul class="bb_ul"> | ||
| <li>Reading is the primary gameplay<br /></li> | ||
| <li> | ||
| The player cannot walk around, and can typically only look around from a static position<br /> | ||
| </li> | ||
| <li>There is no combat - if there is fighting, the results are pre-determined</li> | ||
| </ul> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| Check your list of eligible games here: | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025</a | ||
| > | ||
| <h2 class="bb_section"><a name="registration"></a>Registration</h2> | ||
| Click below to register your interest in participating in this event. To participate with a | ||
| discount, you will also need to enter a discount for your game before March 3 at 10:00 AM PST | ||
| (-08:00).<br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025</a | ||
| > | ||
| <h2 class="bb_section"><a name="asset"></a>Asset Kit</h2> | ||
| We’ve created an asset kit of images and templates for you to use on your own social media channels | ||
| when telling your fans about your participation in this event. These assets are designed to work | ||
| well on various platforms and you're welcome to use them to let players know you'll be | ||
| participating. Our official event trailer will typically launch around 4 days prior to the event; we | ||
| recommend the same timing for utilizing these assets to promote your participation on your own | ||
| channels. (please reference <a href="#dates">Important Dates</a> above).<br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| Download here: Asset Kit coming soon | ||
| <h2 class="bb_section"><a name="faq"></a>Frequently Asked Questions</h2> | ||
| <strong | ||
| >Q. I haven't received an email invitation and have a game I believe fits the eligibility | ||
| criteria described above. How can I confirm whether my game has been invited and request an | ||
| invitation if it has not been invited?</strong | ||
| ><br /> | ||
| A. If you haven't received an email invitation and believe you have a game that fits the eligibility | ||
| criteria described above, please check:<br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| <ul class="bb_ul"> | ||
| <li> | ||
| Your list of eligible games here: | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025</a | ||
| ><br /> | ||
| </li> | ||
| <li> | ||
| The registration page for your game by appending your appID here: | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025/" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025/</a | ||
| ><appid><br /> </appid> | ||
| </li> | ||
| <li> | ||
| Your base game's App Admin page (in the Marketing Tools & Data section) for the opt-in | ||
| by appending your appID here: | ||
| <a href="https://partner.steamgames.com/apps/landing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >https://partner.steamgames.com/apps/landing/</a | ||
| ><appid></appid> | ||
| </li> | ||
| </ul> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| If your game is not found via the paths above and you believe it meets the eligibility criteria, | ||
| please use the appeals process available at the bottom of the | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >registration page</a | ||
| >.<br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| If your game was found via the paths above but you didn't receive an email, please check your | ||
| Steamworks communication preferences (instructions available in the | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/themed_sales" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >Steam Themed Sale Events</a | ||
| > | ||
| parent documentation page).<br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| <strong>Q. Do I need to register my game before entering a discount?</strong><br /> | ||
| A. Yes, you need to do the following things in order:<br /> | ||
| <ol class="bb_ol"> | ||
| <li> | ||
| Follow the link in the invitation email, or click this link to see your eligible games and | ||
| register each: | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025</a | ||
| ><br /> | ||
| </li> | ||
| <li> | ||
| Once a game is registered, you can then enter discounts on the Discount Management page: | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://partner.steamgames.com/promotion/discounts/dashboard/?10599" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >https://partner.steamgames.com/promotion/discounts/dashboard/?10599</a | ||
| > | ||
| </li> | ||
| </ol> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| <strong>Q. Will there be livestreaming as part of this event?</strong><br /> | ||
| A. Livestreaming will not be featured on the sale page, but you're welcome to livestream on your own | ||
| game's store page as you wish.<br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| <strong>Q. I've changed my plans. How do I cancel my registration?</strong><br /> | ||
| A. Just return to the registration page for your game by inserting your appID at the end of this URL | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025/<appid>" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >https://partner.steamgames.com/optin/sale/visual_novel_2025/<appid></a | ||
| > | ||
| and deselect the checkbox at the very bottom of the page to remove your game from the event.<br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| <strong | ||
| >Q. Can I promote our participation in the event on our own channels before the trailer goes | ||
| live?</strong | ||
| ><br /> | ||
| A. Technically yes; you can publish once the Asset Kit is available for download, but we recommend | ||
| waiting until the event trailer is live (again, roughly 4 days prior to the event) as a more | ||
| effective communications beat with your audience.<br /> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| <div class="bb_introblock"> | ||
| <div class="left"> | ||
| <img | ||
| src="https://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/Announcements.gif" | ||
| /> | ||
| </div> | ||
| <div class="introtext"> | ||
| <br /> | ||
| For general information about Steam themed sale events and FAQs, please visit the | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/themed_sales" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >Steam Themed Sale Events</a | ||
| > | ||
| parent documentation page. | ||
| </div> | ||
| </div> | ||
| <h2 class="bb_section"><a name="contact"></a>Need Help?</h2> | ||
| <a | ||
| href="https://help.steampowered.com/wizard/HelpWithPublishing?issueid=933" | ||
| target="_blank" | ||
| rel="noreferrer" | ||
| >Contact us here</a | ||
| > | ||
| if you have questions regarding this event. |
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