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First reaction: oh cool.

Later: … oh NO.

If Microsoft is anchoring one of its largest gaming properties to Steam, then what are their eventual intentions for Steam & Valve? :(

Valve is not a public company and Gabe Newell seems pretty happy with Valve. I can't really see him wanting an exit.

This was a concern in 2018 as well, and Newell dispelled it[0]. Newell supposedly holds >50% private equity in Valve[1], so he's the final say.