Valve Releases 64-bit Steam Client Update

Valve released the latest stable Steam update for Desktop and Steam Deck, making the Windows client 64-bit on Windows 10 and 11 while continuing 32-bit updates until January 1, 2026. The release also delivers Steam Input enhancements, gyro and controller support improvements, recording fixes for H.265 on NVIDIA 50xx GPUs, Remote Play fixes, and Deck-specific usability and Bluetooth firmware notices.
Key Points
- 1Introduces 64-bit Steam client on Windows 10 and 11; 32-bit updates continue until January 1, 2026.
- 2Improves input, recording, and Remote Play reliability, plus numerous gyro and controller configuration refinements.
- 3Enables users and developers to adopt modern Windows builds and immediately leverage updated Steam Input features.
Scoring Rationale
Official product update with meaningful input and compatibility fixes, limited by gaming-specific scope and non-AI relevance.
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