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Steam's Linux Client Goes 64-bit, Shedding i686 Library Dependency
Valve's Steam client beta makes the Linux version 64-bit and runs it in a Steam Runtime container, unifying the experience across distributions.
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Mesa 26.3 Merges Anti-Lag Support Into RADV to Cut Latency
Valve-developed VK_AMD_anti_lag support merges into RADV in Mesa 26.3, strengthening latency reduction with a generic framework.
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Valve Revives Decade-Old AMD GPUs for Linux Gaming
Valve's Kristof moves GCN 1.0/1.1 to AMDGPU, fixing display and power management to improve Linux gaming.
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Steam Linux Share Drops to 3.05% as Chinese Surge Skews Survey
September 2026 Steam survey puts Linux at 3.05%. A surge in Simplified Chinese and sampling shifts are seen as factors.
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Igalia Revives FUTEX Syscalls to Boost Valve's ARM64 Gaming Push
Igalia updates new FUTEX syscalls for Linux to support Valve's ARM64 gaming and improve FEX efficiency.
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Steam Deck 2 Undecided: Valve Explains Development Status
Valve addresses the next-gen handheld Steam Deck 2. Timing is undecided while awaiting a suitable chip.
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Linux 7.3 Adds DRM Format Modifier Support for Older AMD GPUs
Linux 7.3 kernel introduces DRM format modifier support for AMD Radeon GPUs from GFX6 to GFX9 generations, led by Valve's Timur Kristóf.
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Valve Acknowledges Early Malfunction in Steam Machine Overheating Warning, Plans BIOS Update
Valve admits the premature activation of Steam Machine’s red LED warning light and plans to raise the threshold to 100°C for CPU/GPU via a BIOS update. The aftermath of the “Red Line of Death” confusion.
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FEX 2607: Major Enhancements for x86 Emulation on ARM
Monthly update for the FEX emulator, version 2607, introduces optimizations for unreleased 256-bit SVE2 hardware, CUDA thunking support, and Unixlib for Proton/WINE.
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Steam Machine Priced at $1,049 for 512GB, Valve Reveals Difficult RAM Procurement Challenges
Valve announces Steam Machine pricing at $1,049 for the 512GB model and $1,349 for the 2TB model, revealing tough RAM procurement negotiations in a Gamers Nexus interview.
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Steam Controller Overwhelmed with Pre-Orders, New Orders Delayed Until 2027
Valve's new Steam Controller faces overwhelming demand, pushing new orders to 2027. The company pledges to continue production while managing expectations.