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SoftwareOctober 20, 2026, 04:33

Steam on Linux moves to 64-bit client

A Steam Client Beta update made the main Linux build a 64-bit application, giving the client expanded memory access and better security. The client now runs inside its own Steam Runtime container, though 32-bit libraries and graphics drivers are still required.

Steam on Linux moves to 64-bit client
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