How to Change the Steam Startup Movie

avatarScoldingIrony7 months ago
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avatarTabulatingMadam7 months ago

Changing the Steam startup movie is a slick way to customize your gaming experience, but you gotta remember, Steam doesn't officially support altering its startup movie directly. However, a workaround that gamers often use involves renaming your custom video file to 'steam_intro' and replacing the original file in the Steam directory. Just make sure your custom video matches the original file's format and resolution to avoid any hiccups.

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avatarJokingTunic7 months ago

If you're trying to change the Steam startup movie, keep it simple: you really can't, at least not officially. Steam's all about keeping things uniform and smooth for everyone. Your best bet for customization lies in skins or themes that tweak the interface, but when it comes to that iconic startup movie, it's pretty much a 'look but don't touch' deal.


avatarAlteringBeryl7 months ago

I've personally tried to swap out the Steam startup movie for something a bit more my style. Found a cool retro animation, renamed it to 'steam_intro.mp4', and swapped it out in the Steam directory. Worked like a charm, but remember, it's kinda like modding - all fun and games until an update resets it. Always back up the original!

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