Steam kills 32-bit assist for Home windows
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In abstract:
- PCWorld stories that Valve has up to date Steam for Home windows, completely dropping assist for 32-bit programs with the older model shedding assist by year-end.
- Most customers with fashionable 64-bit CPUs stay unaffected, however older computer systems unable to improve to Home windows 11 could face compatibility points.
- The replace contains Nintendo Swap 2 controller assist, Gamecube adapter compatibility, and quite a few bug fixes for improved platform efficiency.
Valve has rolled out a brand new model of Steam for Home windows over the weekend.
The large information this time round is that 32-bit assist has been dropped, marking the top of an period. Most customers gained’t be affected by the change as 64-bit CPUs have been round since early this century, however when you’ve got an older pc that gained’t can help you improve to Home windows 11, it’s possible you’ll be. To see in case your pc is 32-bit or 64-bit, head to Begin > System > About after which learn the outline underneath “System kind.”
Assist for the older model of Steam will finish on the finish of the yr, Neowin stories.
Different information contains expanded assist for Nintendo Swap 2 controllers and Gamecube adapters, in addition to a lot of bug fixes.
A whole record of all new options could be discovered on Steam’s assist pages.
This text initially appeared on our sister publication M3 and was translated and localized from Swedish.

