Google plans to drop support of Steam on ChromeOS devices by 2026. This move means that after this date, Chromebook consumers cannot install and play games through the Steam platform. According to Google, this move has been caused by the change in priorities and placement of resources. The Steam support option will however be phased out in the next few years.

Highlights:

• Google will end Steam support on Chromebooks completely by 2026.
• The decision results from Google reallocating resources away from this feature.
• Current Steam functionality remains until the 2026 cutoff.
• No new updates for Steam support on ChromeOS are planned.
• Access to Steam games on Chromebooks will cease after 2026.

According to Google, it took a huge amount of engineering resources to support Steam. These resources have been diverted to other ChromeOS priorities. The firm has affirmed that the Steam support integration cannot achieve their main objectives in the platform any longer.

Users will be able to keep using Steam on supported Chromebooks up until 2026. Current Steam games will work throughout this period. Nonetheless, Google will stop any process of development and enhancements of Steam support on ChromeOS to begin with immediate effect.

The dropping of Steam support signifies a close to this particular gaming functionality on Chromebooks. Google abandons support of the Steam platform on the ChromeOS after the 2026 deadline.