Steam users have been issued a warning as one-third of its community is hit with an unfortunate change.
Whether it’s PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo or mobile devices, system updates can be vital to ensure that our hardware is running as smoothly as possible. Perhaps even more so with PCs and mobile devices, especially since many of us use them as the most common means of communication and work production.
Any PC user, whether it’s for work or play, will be familiar with the Windows operating system, software developed by Microsoft that is vital to keep your hardware running efficiently (well, that’s the idea).
The first Windows for PC was released in 1985, and most of us are currently using Windows 11, which was launched in 2021. However, for whatever reason, many are still using an outdated Windows 10, which was released in 2015.
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If you’re one of those who is still using Windows 10, you might want to know that the operating system is no longer receiving software updates or technical support, as of 14 October 2025.
“Windows 10 has reached the end of support. At this point, technical assistance, feature updates and security updates are no longer provided,” reads a statement on the Microsoft Windows Support page.
“If you have devices running Windows 10, we recommend upgrading them to Windows 11- a more modern, secure, and highly efficient computing experience.
“If devices do not meet the technical requirements to run on Windows 11, we recommend that you enrol in the Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program or replace the device with one that supports Windows 11.”
Yet, as reported by VGC, Windows 10 is currently the second-highest used operating system on Steam, with 32.18% of its player base still relying on the software.
I’m sure as of right now, those using Windows 10 are probably not encountering any issues; otherwise, I’d assume they wouldn't be using it. Yet, it will most likely get to a point when a lot of Steam games won't be compatible with the operating system. Plus, if you encounter any issues with the operating system, you’ll no longer get any support.
To upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, select ‘Start’ from the toolbar, go to ‘Settings’, then ‘Update & Security’, ‘Windows Update’ and finally, ‘Check for Updates’.
More simply, you could also type “Check for Updates” in the search box in the toolbar and that will most likely do the trick.