Linux Continues to Make History, Hitting 5% Usage on Steam
Linux continues its rise on Steam, reaching for the first time a record 5% share in Valve’s March 2026 Hardware and Software Survey.
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Steam March 2026 Client Update Adds Hardware Specs to User Reviews
The March 2026 Steam client update allows users to attach hardware specifications to reviews, introduces optional framerate data reporting, and provides several fixes.
Steam Client Update Delivers Controller and Steam Input Improvements
Valve’s latest Steam client update fixes crashes, DRM-related game exits, and long-standing controller issues across Windows and Linux systems.
Steam Is Coming to ARM64 as Ubuntu Opens Testing via Snap
Steam is moving closer to ARM64 availability as Ubuntu opens testing of a Snap package powered by FEX x86 emulation.
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.
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.