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Valve has released its fork of Waydroid, the Android runtime layer used to run Android applications on Linux, as open source. The move lets developers inspect, modify and build on the code that could bring Android apps to devices like the Steam Deck. Linux enthusiasts are welcoming the release, seeing it as a step toward wider Android app support on SteamOS and other Linux-based systems.
- 2Valve Unveils Pyrowave Video Codec In Steam Beta●Valve Introduces Pyrowave Video Codec In Beta For Low Latency Streaming https://www.phoronix.com/news/Valve-Steam-Beta-P
Valve has introduced Pyrowave, a new open-source video codec now available in beta through Steam, aimed at low latency streaming. The codec is expected to support features like Remote Play and game streaming, where responsiveness matters most. Coverage on Linux and developer forums highlights Valve's continued investment in open-source graphics and streaming technology, with commenters comparing it against existing codecs such as H.264 and AV1.
- 3Steam adds Pyrowave codec for better Remote Play streaming▼Steam adds low-latency Pyrowave codec to Remote Play — new codec offers better game streaming on local networks but costs '5-10 times' more bandwidth
Valve has added a low-latency codec called Pyrowave to Steam Remote Play, its game-streaming feature. The new codec promises noticeably better image quality and responsiveness when streaming games over local networks, but at a steep cost: it can consume five to ten times more bandwidth than existing options, making it practical mainly for fast wired or Wi-Fi home setups.
- 4Valve adds nine new games to Steam Deck compatibility list●Valve aggiorna la lista dei giochi compatibili con Steam Deck aggiungendo nove nuovi titoli a settembre 2026. Tra questi
Valve has updated its Steam Deck compatibility list for September 2026, adding nine new verified titles. The most notable inclusion is Well Dweller, a critically acclaimed metroidvania. The update confirms those games run smoothly on the handheld, and Linux gaming communities are highlighting Well Dweller's verification as the standout of the month.
- 5SteamOS 3.8.28 Update Fixes VRAM Bug, Adds ARM Support▼SteamOS 3.8.28 Fixes VRAM Bug, Preps ARM Chips [2026]
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.28, an update that patches a bug related to video memory (VRAM) management and includes groundwork for running the operating system on ARM-based chips. The VRAM fix addresses an issue affecting graphics performance, while the ARM preparation signals Valve's intent to expand SteamOS beyond x86 hardware. Gamers and hardware watchers are following the release for clues about Valve's broader hardware plans.
- 6SteamOS Expands Beyond the Steam Deck●SteamOS Is Becoming More Than a Steam Deck Operating System - # Baskingamer readmore https:// shorturl.at/KlDMW # SteamO
Valve's SteamOS is reportedly evolving beyond its role as the operating system for the Steam Deck handheld. The report suggests the software is positioning itself as a broader gaming platform. Little verified detail beyond the claim is available, and it is not clear what specific developments or announcements the article points to.
- 7Valve Releases Steam Frame Dongle Troubleshooting Script for Linux●🐧 Valve made a Steam Frame Dongle troubleshooting script for Linux gamers Are you one of the lucky people who got the ne
Valve has released a troubleshooting script for Linux users experiencing streaming issues with the wireless dongle of the newly launched Steam Frame VR headset. The tool aims to diagnose and fix connection problems reported by early adopters. Linux gaming communities are sharing the news, with early owners of the headset discussing whether the script resolves their wireless streaming difficulties.
- 8ECU Health launches AltaValve mitral valve replacement procedure▼ECU Health introduces AltaValve™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement surgery
ECU Health has introduced AltaValve, a transcatheter mitral valve replacement surgery, bringing a less invasive option to patients with mitral valve disease. The approach replaces the valve via catheter rather than open-heart surgery, potentially shortening recovery for high-risk patients. Details on the first procedures and patient outcomes have not yet been widely reported.
- 9Star Wars: Zero Company Review and Steam Deck Performance▼Star Wars: Zero Company Review + Steam Deck Performance
Reviews and technical analysis are coming in for Star Wars: Zero Company, the new tactical Star Wars title, including tests of how it runs on Valve's Steam Deck handheld. Coverage so far focuses on how the game performs on modest hardware, alongside broader impressions of the game itself for players deciding whether to buy.
- 10Classic Cartoonish Racing Game Lands On Steam●Classic Game Of Chaotic Races & Cartoonish Violence Arrives On Steam
A classic racing game known for its chaotic races and over-the-top cartoonish violence has been released on Steam, making it available to PC players through Valve's storefront. The arrival gives fans of the old-school title a chance to revisit it, though details about which game it is, its price, and whether it includes new features have not been confirmed.
- 11Devil May Cry HD Collection Gets Steam Deck Video Fixes●Devil May Cry HD Collection Gets Video Fixes For Steam Deck
An update to Devil May Cry HD Collection on Steam addresses video playback issues affecting the game on Steam Deck. The fixes should let the 2018 remaster of the first three Devil May Cry titles run more smoothly on Valve's handheld, adding to its growing list of verified portable titles.