Steam Client Now Runs Fully 64-Bit on Windows 10 and 11
The Steam client is now 64-bit on Windows 10 and 11, while 32-bit Windows systems will continue receiving updates until 2026.
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Steam’s Nov 2025 Client Update Brings Expanded Chat Reporting, New Controller Support
Valve’s latest Steam client update adds expanded chat reporting tools, suspicious message alerts, and new controller support, including fixes for PS5, Xbox 360, and Nintendo devices.
Linux Hits 3% Usage on Valve’s Steam Gaming Platform
Linux now powers 3% of Steam gamers, representing a 1% increase from the previous year. Arch is still the Linux gamers' choice distro.
Steam’s Oct Client Update Rolls Out With Exploit Mitigation
Valve’s latest Steam client update blocks Unity exploits and ends support for Windows 10 32-bit starting Jan 1, 2026.
Steam’s Sept Client Update Boosts Overlay Performance in Vulkan/D3D12
Steam's September client update speeds up the overlay for Vulkan and D3D12, with sharper text, faster FPS charts, and CPU temps on Windows and Linux.
Steam’s June Client Update Brings Proton Default on Linux
Steam's June client update brings a new overlay performance monitor, default Proton support for Linux gamers without native builds, and more.
Fedora Holds Off on Dropping i686, Citing Community Needs
Fedora 44’s proposal to drop i686 support has been withdrawn following backlash, especially over its potential impact on Linux gaming.
Steam’s May Client Update Improves Linux Game Recording
Steam's May client update boosts stability, fixes memory usage issues, and enhances controller support, overlay behavior, and Linux performance.
Steam Client Update Fixes DLC Recognition
Steam releases a new client update that fixes DLC recognition and window startup issues, improving stability across Windows and macOS.
Steam Client Update Brings Game Launch Stability
A new Steam client update improves game syncing and overlay scaling and fixes UI glitches that affect notes and screenshots.