Valve is starting to allow Steam users to see the size of the game before trying to install it. The game library pages will eventually list the total space required for a game, without having to first click install to see the details of disk space and estimated download time. This is a small change that is being released as part of this week’s Steam beta update, which means it should be live for all Steam users in the coming weeks.
The change comes after Valve updated its download page to make it much more informative in September. The overhaul includes an improved storage management section, as well as showing more details on download progress and installation progress.
Valve redesigned its Steam libraries in 2019, making it easier to find games, see what friends are playing and keep up to date with updates or news from game developers. Both Discord and the Epic Games Store prompted Valve to upgrade Steam, which often lagged behind in usability and design.
The latest download changes come just as Valve is preparing to release its handheld Steam Deck and are undoubtedly designed to enhance the experience there. Steam Deck will go on sale on February 25.