SteamOS and Proton compatibility
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SteamOS and Proton compatibility
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Valve ships Proton 11.0-2e for Steam Play with EA App fixes, opens Proton 11.0-3 release candidate to public testing
0-2e for Steam Play, fixing EA App launcher focus and splash image issues on Linux/SteamOS, and opened a larger Proton 11.
Read original →Valve sets Steam Frame pricing, opens lottery for SteamOS-based VR kit
Valve revealed Steam Frame release timing and prices starting at $1,059, with a SteamOS-based VR headset that ships with Half-Life: Alyx and uses a lottery purchasing system.
Read original →Valve pushes SteamOS 3.8.26 beta with fixes for performance, Desktop Mode, and handheld devices
Valve released SteamOS 3.8.26 as a beta on August 29, 2026, targeting performance regressions, Desktop Mode issues, and handheld-specific bugs ahead of a stable rollout.
Read original →Valve Releases Proton 11.0-2, Adding Nine Playable Games and Fixing Steam Deck Regressions
Valve releases Proton 11.0-2 for SteamOS, marking nine new games playable on Steam Deck and patching launch and performance regressions in titles including Diablo IV and Helldivers 2.
Read original →SteamOS Beta Adds Wireless Adapter Support, Pointing to Steam Frame Launch
Valve's latest SteamOS beta adds preliminary support for the Steam Frame wireless adapter, signaling the standalone VR headset is nearing release.
Read original →Valve expands SteamOS beta to MSI and OneXPlayer handhelds
Valve's SteamOS 3.8.25 beta adds support for MSI Claw and OneXPlayer handhelds and fixes a Steam Machine post-sleep CPU performance bug.
Read original →Valve expands SteamOS to Intel and Nvidia hardware as DIY desktop installation rolls out
Valve confirms SteamOS collaboration with Intel and Nvidia while rolling out version 3.8 updates that enable DIY desktop installations alongside the recently launched Steam Machine.
Read original →Valve pushes Proton 11.0-2 release candidate to SteamOS with broad game compatibility fixes
Valve has made Proton 11.0-2 available as a release candidate for Steam Deck and Steam Machine, restoring compatibility for several major Windows games on SteamOS and Linux.
Read original →SteamOS 3.8.11 Detailed for ROG Ally and Legion Go; Desktop Mode Boot Guide Published
SteamOS 3.8.11 changes for ROG Ally and Legion Go owners have been detailed, alongside a new guide on configuring SteamOS to boot directly into Desktop Mode.
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