{
  "id": 15656675,
  "title": "Steam on Linux is going 64-bit as Valve leans harder on the platform",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/steam-on-linux-is-going-64-bit-as-valve-leans-harder-on-the-platform",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T21:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/114260-steam-linux-going-64-bit-valve-leans-harder.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Valve is expanding the reach of its Steam client by transitioning it to a 64-bit version on Linux platforms, enhancing the gaming experience for users. The recent Steam Client Beta update introduced 64-bit compatibility to the native Linux version, which previously ran as a 32-bit application. This change provides various benefits, including expanded memory access and improved software security. However, users must still supply 32-bit libraries and graphics drivers for compatibility. Valve's decision to go 64-bit for Linux is driven by the platform's growing significance in gaming, as Valve's hardware devices and the SteamOS operating system rely heavily on Steam.",
  "summary": "A recent Steam Client Beta update brought the program into the 64-bit era on Linux. The native Linux version of the massively popular gaming client is now a 64-bit application, which means it gains access to a few significant enhancements and, hopefully, a more reliable software experience. Read Entire Article",
  "key_points": [
    "Valve transitioning Steam to 64-bit on Linux",
    "Enhances memory access and security",
    "Users need 32-bit libraries and drivers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}