"Steam Ceases Support for Older Windows Versions 7, 8, and 8.1"

Valve's gaming platform Steam has officially ended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 as of January 1st, 2024. This decision aligns with the discontinuation of updates for Google Chrome on these operating systems, which Steam's launcher relies on. Users of these older Windows versions can still use the existing Steam software but won't receive security updates or technical support. Valve recommends upgrading to Windows 10/11 or switching to Linux to ensure continued support and security.