SteamOS 2brewmaster
SteamOS 2 was released on Nov 1, 2015 and reached end of life on Jun 30, 2019. It no longer receives security updates.
SteamOS 2 support timeline
Nov 1, 2015Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Jun 30, 2019
SteamOS 2 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| End of life | Security updates stop. endoflife.date’s listed end of support. |
Source: endoflife.date, fetched Oct 6, 2026. Status as of Oct 7, 2026. Support scope varies by project; confirm on the official site.
What to do now that SteamOS 2 is end of life
Running an end-of-life release means new vulnerabilities in the kernel, browser libraries, and system packages stay unpatched. The next supported step is SteamOS 3.
Check SteamOS’s official documentation for the supported upgrade path before moving to a new major version, and back up your data first.
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SteamOS 2: common questions
When does SteamOS 2 reach end of life?
SteamOS 2 reached end of life on Jun 30, 2019, according to endoflife.date.
Is SteamOS 2 still supported?
No. SteamOS 2 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to SteamOS 3 to stay supported.
When was SteamOS 2 released?
SteamOS 2 was released on Nov 1, 2015.
What is the codename of SteamOS 2?
SteamOS 2 is codenamed “brewmaster”.
What should I upgrade SteamOS 2 to?
SteamOS 3 is the next release that is still supported.