- Steam App
- Idle Startup (4779560)
- Event type
- patch note
- Published
- 1 July 2026 - 17:54:04 UTC
- Source
- steam_community_announcements
2026 marks America's 250th birthday — the Semiquincentennial — so we're throwing a little party in your startup. Our first-ever holiday update brings a festive new look, a full set of patriotic tunes, and fireworks over the office. New "Star-Spangled" theme A deep-navy night sky with firecracker-red, liberty-blue and gold-star accents. Flip it on under Menu ▸ Theme. While it's active, subtle background fireworks drift across the side panels — a distant show behind the daily grind — and an AMERICA 250 badge flies in the top bar. Holiday music playlists — real patriotic songs Your soundtrack now comes in playlists. Keep the everyday Chill Vibes, or switch to the new Star-Spangled set — full-length lo-fi renditions of: The Star-Spangled Banner America the Beautiful Battle Hymn of the Republic Yankee Doodle Every note arranged and synthesized in-house. Grab them under Menu ▸ Music & Sounds —...