# #SteamDeck in the news

October 25, 2026 at 11:24 AM

> Valve Releases SteamOS 3.9.5 Update · Valve Releases SteamOS 3.8.28 Stable Update · Valve Releases SteamOS 3.8.26 Beta Update

[Valve Releases SteamOS 3.9.5 Update](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/valve-releases-steamos-3-9-5-update-4d7aedaf>)
*October 25, 2026 at 11:24 AM* - SteamOS 3.9.5 debuts Linux kernel 7.2, KDE Plasma 6.7.3, and critical performance fixes for handheld devices and major gaming titles.

[Valve Releases SteamOS 3.8.28 Stable Update](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/valve-releases-steamos-3-8-28-stable-update-98b96a4c>)
*September 26, 2026 at 02:13 PM* - SteamOS 3.8.28 improves raytracing performance, expands handheld hardware support, and fixes audio issues for Final Fantasy 14 players.

[Valve Releases SteamOS 3.8.26 Beta Update](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/valve-releases-steamos-3-8-26-beta-update-d194f79f>)
*August 29, 2026 at 03:07 PM* - The latest SteamOS beta addresses performance issues, VR support, and stability fixes for Steam Deck, MSI Claw, and Lenovo Legion Go.