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Valve Ends 32-Bit Steam Support, Boosts 64-Bit Features
12/21/2025
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- Valve will end Steam support for 32-bit Windows with a December update.
- The Steam client will run as a 64-bit application on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Support for 32-bit versions ends January 1, 2026, with no updates or security fixes.
- The update adds Nintendo Switch 2 controller support and other fixes.
- Valve notes this aligns with broader Windows ecosystem changes toward modern requirements.
