Steam year in review
Steam Replay 2026: when it comes out and what it counts
Valve has not announced a date for Steam Replay 2026. Every edition so far has launched in the second half of December, and each one counts playtime from January 1 to December 14.
| Edition | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Replay 2022 | December 27, 2022 | First edition |
| Steam Replay 2023 | December 18, 2023 | Covers Jan 1 – Dec 14 |
| Steam Replay 2024 | December 18, 2024 | Covers Jan 1 – Dec 14 |
| Steam Replay 2025 | December 16, 2025 | Covers Jan 1 – Dec 14 |
| Steam Replay 2026 | Not announced — expected mid-December | Winter Sale starts December 17, 2026 |
Do not want to wait until December?
Steam Replay shows one year, once a year. Steam Wrapped on GamersPilot is the all-time version: every hour in your library, your most-played games, and the part you never opened — available today.
Frequently asked questions
When does Steam Replay 2026 come out?
Valve has not announced a date. Every edition so far has launched between December 16 and December 27, and the last three landed between December 16 and 18, so mid-December 2026 is the pattern to expect — close to the Steam Winter Sale, which starts on December 17, 2026.
What does Steam Replay count?
Playtime from January 1 through December 14 of that year. Anything you play in the second half of December is left out of that year's recap, and offline playtime and tools are not counted.
How do I open my Steam Replay?
Once it is live, open store.steampowered.com/replay while signed in, or use the Steam Replay banner on the store front page. Past years stay available from the same page.
Can I see my Steam stats before Replay comes out?
Yes. Steam Replay only covers one calendar year and only appears in December. GamersPilot's Steam Wrapped builds an all-time recap from your library at any time of year: total playtime, most-played games, and how much of your library you have never opened.
Does Steam Replay show how much I spent or my unplayed games?
No. Replay is about what you played. Total spend is on Steam's own account page (help.steampowered.com/accountdata/AccountSpend), and unplayed games are what a backlog calculator shows.