"It needs to cooperate fairly, and it's clearly not." Why Valve is facing a £656m day in the UK courts
in newsletterGamesIndustry.biz · 2026-02-20 · 6 min read · top_stories
Valve faces a UK class action lawsuit alleging its 30% revenue share and price parity requirement violate competition law. Led by digital safety advocate Vicki Shotbolt, the case seeks £656 million in damages, claiming Valve exploits market dominance and harms both consumers and developers. A court ruled the case must proceed to trial despite Valve's objections.
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