Valve has announced that Steam will stop supporting 32-bit versions of Windows starting January 1, 2026. This means that anyone still running a 32-bit version of Windows will no longer receive updates for the Steam client.
At the moment, the only 32-bit version of Windows supported by Steam is Windows 10 32-bit. According to the Steam Hardware Survey, it is used by just 0.01% of users. In comparison, Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 11 are now standard for almost all gamers.
Valve has confirmed that even though updates will stop, existing Steam installations on Windows 10 32-bit will continue to work for some time. However, there will be no security updates, bug fixes, or new features. Steam Support will also not be able to help users facing issues on 32-bit Windows after this change.
The company explained that the decision was necessary because many core features of Steam now depend on system drivers and libraries that are no longer supported on 32-bit versions of Windows. Moving forward, Steam will only run on 64-bit versions of Windows.
If you are still using a 32-bit version of Windows, Valve strongly recommends upgrading to a 64-bit version as soon as possible. This will ensure that you continue receiving updates, security patches, and full compatibility with new Steam features.
