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The steam-chromebook tag covers discussions about running Steam games on ChromeOS devices, including the Borealis project. A key topic is Google's confirmed shutdown of the Steam for Chromebook Beta on January 1, 2026, which will remove the native Steam client and make installed games unplayable. This tag is relevant for users interested in ChromeOS gaming, the Borealis experiment, and the implications of the 2026 shutdown.
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    Steam for Chromebooks Borealis Shutdown 2026: What It Means for ChromeOS Gaming

    Google will end the Steam for Chromebook Beta on January 1, 2026, a confirmed shutdown that will remove the native Steam client and make any games installed through the Borealis experiment unplayable on ChromeOS devices after that date. (9to5google.com, pcgamer.com) Background / Overview The...
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