How to disable Steam special offers from popping up in game
Digital advertisements have been a pain on our back on the web for decades, and they've even found a way to invade our gaming platforms. Steam, as one of the most popular gaming consoles in the world, has also implemented ads that pops up whenever a gamer is trying to enjoy he game.
Steam Special Offer Ads are promotional advertisements that appear on the Steam platform to highlight discounted games. These ads are typically shown during major Steam sales, such as the Summer Sale or Winter Sale, when many games are offered at reduced prices.
Every time you start Steam on it console or whether you're using PC, a second window pops up, showcasing the next big game. While this can be interesting at times, it often feels like a distraction when you just want to start playing. Here's how to permanently disable Steam's pop-up ads.
How to Disable Steam Pop Ups In-Game
Steam may not advertise it, but there's a quick and easy way to disable those pop-ups, allowing you to play without distractions. If you find the ads annoying, just follow these steps to turn them off.
- Launch "Steam" on your "Console" or "PC"
- Click on "Steam" in the top-left corner and select "Settings"
- Click on the "Interface" tab
- Scroll down the Interface tab and uncheck the "Notify Me About Additions Or Changes To My Games, New Releases, And Upcoming Releases" box
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
After disabling the ads, pop-ups will no longer appear when you launch or browse Steam. However, do note that you'll be missing out on special offers or new releases, but you can still discover interesting games by customizing your Steam search settings.
Conclusion
Steam pop-up ads serve to highlight games with special promotional pricing or discounts, notify users about new or upcoming releases, and increase visibility for games during sales. These ads appear when launching Steam or browsing the store, making it easier for users to discover games with special offers.
However, if you feels like the ads are disturbing you, you can follow the guide in this article to disable the ads. Meanwhile, keep in mind that once the ads are turned-off, you'll no longer get information about special offers or new releases.
