![]() ![]() In addition, future versions of Steam will require Windows feature and security updates only present in Windows 10 and above. The newest features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which no longer functions on older versions of Windows. In order to continue running Steam and any games or other products purchased through Steam, users will need to update to a more recent version of Windows. After that date, the Steam Client will no longer run on those versions of Windows. (Considering Microsoft cut Windows 7 and Windows 8 Security Updates for a while now).Īs of January 1 2024, Steam will officially stop supporting the Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems. The Steam Support Page advises users to update to newer versions of Windows, particularly Windows 10 and Windows 11, to enjoy the Steam Client and its extensive Library, Workshop, and Community Forums.įuture iterations of Steam will require Windows Security Updates and Features, which are only available on Windows 10 and 11. But what does that exactly mean?Īs it turns out, Windows 7 and Windows 8 (Including 8.1), PCs will not run Steam. The information was revealed today via Steam’s Support Section, which you can check out here. Starting January 1, 2024, Steam will stop supporting Windows 7 and 8. Steam is cutting support for Windows 7 and 8 on JanuSteam Cuts Support For Windows 7 and Windows 8 – January 2024 ![]() Another platform has joined the bandwagon, and it’s official. It’s not surprising considering most software companies and even Microsoftitself has shut down support for Windows 7 and 8 as of 20, respectively. Windows 7 and Windows 8 have been around for more than a decade, and major companies think it’s time to cut them out of their support roster. ![]()
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