Steam Tests New Pyrowave Codec on Linux and SteamOS
Valve is testing Pyrowave, a new low-latency Steam Remote Play codec available on Linux and SteamOS through the experimental SteamRT3 client.
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Valve Unveils Lepton for Running Android Games on Linux
Lepton is Valve’s new open-source project for bringing Android games to Linux, with Steam Frame as its main target.
Valve Backs RADV Vulkan Driver Port to Windows
Collabora is bringing Mesa’s open-source RADV Vulkan driver to Windows, with the experimental port already capable of launching Counter-Strike 2.
Valve’s Steam Machine Gives Linux Gaming a New Living-Room Push
Valve’s new Steam Machine runs SteamOS, bringing Linux-powered PC gaming back to the living room in a compact console-like form.
Steam April 2026 Client Update Adds Remote Downloads Management
Valve’s April 2026 Steam client update adds remote downloads management, quick chat for Big Picture Mode, and Remote Play improvements.
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.
Steam Deck Adds Display-Off Mode for Low-Power Downloads
The Linux-powered handheld gaming console, Steam Deck, now allows you to complete game downloads with the screen off, saving power while staying updated.
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.
Lenovo Legion Go S: The First Official Third-Party Handheld Powered by SteamOS
Lenovo unveils the Legion Go S, the first officially licensed SteamOS-based handheld with an 8" PureSight display, 120Hz refresh rate, powered by AMD Z2 Go.