Windows 11 Surpasses 50% Among Steam Users

Windows 11 has surpassed a significant milestone, now accounting for 50.81% of Windows users on Steam, following a 3.36% increase over the past month, primarily at the expense of Windows 10, which has dropped to 48.66%. This transition reflects a migration trend as users prepare for the end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025. While Windows 11’s adoption is rising, it remains unclear if this pace will be sufficient to fully transition users before Windows 10's retirement, especially given the historical persistence of older operating systems like Windows 7 and 8.1. Additionally, the survey highlighted that 16 GB of RAM is becoming the standard among gamers, with Simplified Chinese emerging as the most common language on the platform. Despite Windows 11's growth, some analysts express skepticism about its ability to overtake Windows 10's user base significantly before the latter's end of life. The overall landscape suggests a gradual shift rather than a sudden exodus from older systems.