Users have discovered files in the latest beta build of Steam that point to a number of new currencies possibly heading to Steam in the future.

The latest Steam Beta build suggests that these new currencies are coming to Steam in the future. pic.twitter.com/RLCFXUNOEF May 22, 2015

While it is great to finally be recognised by the great and powerful distribution service, we must remember that it may not herald an actual improvement in pricing. In fact, it could make things a little more difficult for us down here in the tax capital of the world.

Having the actual ZAR pricing seated happily beside our games will certainly save us the trouble of searching up the latest exchange rates, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the pricing will remain unaffected by the weakening rand. The recently-introduced tax laws on digital goods will also now play a more significant role.

However, we must also remember that Steam is Valve's baby, and they seem to adjust prices quite fairly based on region, if said region contains a supported currency.

One can speculate all day, but we will simply need to wait and see what Valve has in store for us. It will likely be a while still before we receive any concrete information or official announcements. Supporting a new currency always takes time, as it requires the company to comply with all of the laws and regulations of the country.

In any event, the Steam Summer Sale is coming, and we need to prepare for it. We cannot sit idly by and worry about what the future holds when such a force gathers on the horizon. July is still a ways off, but time moves quickly. Ready yourself, for nigh is the time of daily deals and flash sales. Nigh is the time of impulse purchases and despair.

Kyle Lautenbach is a freelance writer for IGN Africa. You can follow him on Twitter as he awkwardly traverses the canals of life.