If you're reading this on a PC running Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1, sorry bad news: Steam will not work on your computer next year, Valve announced today.

"The latest features of Steam rely on the built-in version of Google Chrome and will no longer function on older versions of Windows. In addition, future versions of Steam will require Windows features and security updates that are only present in Windows 10 and later."

If you are running Windows 7 or 8 to play games, you are in a very small minority. users is 1.43%; Windows 8.1 is also less than half.

Microsoft itself ended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 in January. According to Microsoft's advice, "We recommend replacing your device with one that is compatible with Windows 11."

Meanwhile, when Epic dropped Windows 7 and 8 support for Fortnite (opens in new tab) earlier this month, it recommended that avid users of the outdated OS use GeForce Now instead.

January 1, 2024 is the day of reckoning for older Windows versions of Steam. After this date, the Steam Client will no longer work on these versions of Windows, and users will need to update to a newer version of Windows in order to continue running Steam and any games or other products purchased on Steam." .