Valve says Nvidia GeForce support for SteamOS is progressing, but could take years

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Valve has confirmed that support for Nvidia GeForce graphics cards on SteamOS is progressing but may take years to fully implement. Although internal tests show daily improvements, current gaming performance on Nvidia hardware still lags behind AMD solutions. This development is critical for SteamOS's viability, as Nvidia GPUs power approximately 73% of Steam users' systems.

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▪Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais stated that Nvidia driver support is a top priority but could take years to complete.
▪Internal tests have enabled Nvidia drivers in SteamOS's main tree, but gaming performance remains inferior to AMD.
▪Nvidia GPUs account for roughly 73% of systems in the most recent Steam Hardware Survey.
▪Valve is also working on bringing Steam to Arm devices, starting with the Steam Frame VR headset.
▪Anti-cheat compatibility remains a significant obstacle for SteamOS in popular online games like Grand Theft Auto and Call of Duty.

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Hardware Gaming nvidia steamos Valve says Nvidia GeForce support for SteamOS is progressing, but could take years SteamOS currently only recommends AMD GPUs, despite Nvidia powering 73% of Steam users' systems By Daniel Sims September 17, 2026, 8:02 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Why it matters: More and more users prefer gaming on Linux distros such as SteamOS and Bazzite over Windows, but Linux still lacks up-to-date support for Nvidia graphics chips. Although Valve hasn't resolved the issue for SteamOS yet, the company claims it is making steady progress.

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