The February 2026 edition of Steam Next Fest recently began, offering demos for a range of upcoming games. The event, hosted by Valve, aims to raise awareness for new titles, allowing players to sample games before release. Boiling Steam noted the availability of a Steam press release detailing many of the featured games. However, not all demos were ready for testing at the event's commencement. A recurring topic during the fest is the integration of generative AI into games. Boiling Steam observed that "Generative AI still haunts Steam, and it appears that players are rigorous about it, at least being disclosed on the store page," indicating an ongoing player demand for transparency regarding AI content in games.