Valve Shrinks SteamOS Size From 24 GB to 10 GB for Steam Deck

Valve has been developing SteamOS 3.0 to launch with their upcoming handheld Steam Deck device with a redesigned interface. The latest SteamOS 20211120.2 image shows a dramatic reduction in total file size from 24 GB to 10 GB for the operating system which will give users an extra 14 GB of useable space for games and applications. Valve has also improved WiFi performance, fixed HDMI output, increased touch screen reliability and released updated kernel drivers for the Audio, GPU, and other components. These changes will be of significant importance especially for the entry-level Steam Deck that comes with just 64 GB of internal storage. The Steam Deck is now expected to begin shipping to customers in February 2022 after an initial delay from December 2021.