Post by @gamesdotgg

Valve has released a Steam client update specifically targeting startup performance, and the timing is not a coincidence. The update brings Steam’s launch time down to 5.23 seconds, directly undercutting Epic Games’ launcher which Epic recently boasted launches in 5.47 seconds after claiming it was built using a “vibe-coded” development approach. Valve said nothing publicly, they just shipped the update. The community reaction has been exactly what you would expect, with the patch notes becoming one of the most shared things in PC gaming this week. It is the most passive aggressive 0.24 seconds in gaming history. #steamgames #valve #epicgames #steam #gamingnews