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Ars Technica
Ars Technica
· 8 months, 3 weeks ago • Kyle Orland

SteamOS continues its slow spread across the PC gaming landscape

Briefing

Lenovo's announcement of the Legion Go 2, set to launch with SteamOS pre-installed in June, is a noteworthy development for the PC gaming landscape. This handheld is expected to outperform its Windows counterpart, which could encourage developers to consider SteamOS in their game optimization strategies.

Valve's efforts to expand SteamOS beyond its own hardware, particularly with the introduction of the SteamOS Compatible software label, signals a growing acceptance of Linux in gaming. Developers should pay attention to these trends, as they may need to adapt their workflows and testing processes for a broader range of devices and operating systems.

“SteamOS version 3.7 offered support for manual installation on AMD-powered handhelds.”

— Ars Technica · Discussing SteamOS's compatibility improvements.
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At a glance
what
Lenovo is launching the Legion Go 2 with SteamOS pre-installed.
who
Lenovo and Valve are the key players in this announcement.
when
The Legion Go 2 is set to launch in June.
impact
Developers may need to optimize games for SteamOS compatibility.
Signal Positive

The expansion of SteamOS indicates a positive shift for developers seeking alternatives.

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