We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel.

General

• Fixed zoom controller chord not working in the Steam Deck interface.

• Guided Tour now includes information about Parental Controls.

Desktop Mode

• Styles and font have been updated on the in-game FPS counter when enabled.

• Fixed main client window being focused for certain kinds of links opened from chat windows.

• Fixed regression causing friends list window to close when switching from offline to online.

• Fixed main client window ordering above some modal dialogs when clicked (e.g. cloud file conflict dialogs).

SteamOS

• For non-Steam Deck devices running SteamOS (like the Legion Go S), controller support icons are now displayed on game capsules next to SteamOS Compatibility.

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel.

Steam Input

• Added the ability to bind the paddles and L4/R4 buttons on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller when connected via Bluetooth

• Added the ability to bind the paddles on the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller when in DirectInput mode

• Added the ability to bind the paddles and C/Z buttons on the FlyDigi Vader series controllers

• Added the ability to bind the paddles on the FlyDigi Apex series controllers

• Fixed input when using the latest firmware for the Mayflash GameCube adapter

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable channel.

General

• Fixed a rare case that could result in multiple prompts to install the same update.

• Fixed a rare case that could result in re-triggering the out of box wizard.

• Fixed the 'Battery Charge Limit' option showing on devices that currently don't support this feature.

• Fixed events showing blurred images in the library for games with adult content.

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel.

Note: This update was re-released with the following additional changes:

• Fixed a rare case that could result in multiple prompts to install the same update.

• Fixed a rare case that could result in re-triggering the out of box wizard.

General

• Added in-game keyboard shortcuts to open the Main Menu and Quick Access Menu.

  • Default Main Menu hotkey: Shift+Tab

  • Default Quick Access Menu hotkey: Ctrl+Shift+Tab

  • Customizable in Settings->In Game

• Improved steam client update installation speed. In some pathological cases this operation could take minutes to complete, when the expected completion time is seconds.

• Fixed events showing blurred images in the library for games with adult content.

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

General

• Fixed a case where the battery level indicator could become stuck

• Fixed VRR frame pacing with the performance overlay on screen

• Fixed game stuttering when using the volume keys

• Fixed Legion Go S joystick lights turning off upon entering desktop mode

• Fixed controller input occasionally disappearing on the Asus ROG Ally

• Fixed grip buttons not registering on the Asus ROG Ally

• Fixed a hang on boot on Strix Point platforms

Developer

• Re-added some btrfs and lvm2 modules to udisks