#Valve

Steam Linux Market Share Surpasses 5% in Historic Milestone

In March 2026, Linux surpassed the 5% market share threshold on Steam for the first time, reaching a record high of 5.33%, up from 3.2% in December 2025. The growth was particularly strong among English-speaking users, who now account for 11.3% of Linux users on the platform, while Windows maintains dominance at 92.33%. The surge is attributed to the rising adoption of the Steam Deck and a shift in language preferences within the Steam user base. Hardware trends also show a decline in 32-GB RAM systems and an increase in 16-GB models, alongside changes in storage and graphics memory usage.

Sony Raises Prices for PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro – Steam Machine Emerges as Affordable Alternative

Sony is set to significantly increase prices for the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal due to a DRAM shortage and rising hardware costs. The PS5 Slim could rise to €649.99, the Digital Edition to €599.99, and the PS5 Pro to €899.99. Valve is seizing the opportunity to launch its Steam Machine as a competitively priced alternative, leveraging PC upscaling technologies.

After 25 Years: Valve Overhauls Reloading in Counter-Strike 2

Valve has fundamentally changed the decades-old reloading mechanic in Counter-Strike 2: players now lose their entire magazine when reloading, not just leftover ammunition. This major update forces new tactical decisions and has sparked intense debate in the community. Additional changes include updated ammunition displays and map guides to modernize the shooter experience.

Valve Delays Steam Machine Again – 2026 Release Amid Memory Shortages

Valve has delayed the release of the Steam Machine again to 2026 due to global shortages of memory components, despite earlier promises of a launch this year. The console, equipped with Zen 4 and RDNA 3, is expected to run Windows games via Proton, but exact release dates remain uncertain. Valve continues to aim for a first-half 2026 launch while facing persistent supply chain challenges. The delay raises concerns about the device’s competitiveness against Microsoft’s Project Helix and its ability to attract PC gamers.