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Valve Offers Free Game After Steam Controller Shipments Are Misrouted to UK

The case-by-case offer signals a rare level of goodwill in tech customer support.

Overview

  • A Reddit post shared a Steam Support message telling an affected buyer they could choose any standard-edition game as an apology for a delayed Steam Controller delivery.
  • Valve said only a small number of orders were sent to the United Kingdom by mistake and the carrier GLS is working to redirect them to the correct addresses.
  • The customer who posted the message said they chose Forza Horizon 6 to be added to their Steam library.
  • The exchange drew wide praise online because Steam let customers pick any standard-edition title in their region rather than offering store credit or a fixed list.
  • The Steam Controller launched in May 2026, sold out quickly, and moved to a reservation system, which raised fulfillment pressure during the rollout.