Valve releases official Windows drivers for Steam Machine

Valve has released official Windows drivers for its Steam Machine, enabling users to install Windows 10 or 11 on the hardware. The drivers, made available on July 7, 2026, provide support for the device's graphics, WiFi, Bluetooth, and SD card reader, allowing the machine to function as a standard Windows PC.

The move grants users the freedom to replace the default SteamOS with Microsoft's operating system, opening access to Windows-exclusive software and games. Valve, however, does not offer technical support for Windows on its hardware and continues to recommend SteamOS as the optimal system for gaming on the device. The company notes that installing Windows currently requires completely wiping SteamOS, as a dual-boot option is not yet available through the official installer.

This driver release follows a similar pattern to Valve's support for the Steam Deck, its handheld PC. While the Steam Deck eventually received Windows drivers, initial support was limited. For the Steam Machine, the new package is designed to ensure full hardware functionality under Windows, addressing a longstanding request from some owners who wanted to use the device for Windows-only applications or...