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Feb 17, 2023

Steam Deck Beta Client Update: February 17th

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 > Steam Update Channel.

General

Fixed some issues where focus was lost after exiting a game
Reduced flashing in background when scrolling through games on home screen

Local Network Game Transfers

Added new feature that allows Steam users to copy existing Steam game installation and update files from one PC to another over a local area network, without having to download and install from a Steam content server on the internet. This reduces internet traffic and can speed up installs or updates.
This feature is currently only PC -> PC or PC -> Steam Deck, and both sender and receiver must be opted into Steam Beta.
Steam users have control over who files can be sent to: self only, friends only, or everyone. The default setting is self only.
More info about this new feature can be found here.

Steam Input

Added a loading throbber when waiting on Steam Cloud to update
Improved the latency of querying the workshop in the Configuration Browser and fix issues with configurations popping-in or opening the wrong tab because results weren't fully received
Added a loading throbber that shows while the Configuration Browser workshop query is running

Desktop Mode: Steam

Added UI that temporarily takes over the "What's New" section of the Library when pre-purchased games are available to pre-load or install and play
Added UI at startup for account selection
Added a "sign out" option to the main menu that removes credentials for the signed in account from the machine
Fixed a crash when the OS is notifying Steam that it should shutdown
Improved performance of games when using Steam Workshop APIs
Refreshed the profile games page with a new style and improved performance

Desktop Mode: Big Picture

Fixed issue where the old BPM on-screen keyboard would appear at the same time as the new BPM virtual keyboard
Fixed issue where user could not re-enter a context submenu after backing out of it.

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Feb 10, 2023

Steam Deck Client Update - February 10th

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Feb 9, 2023

Steam Deck Beta Client Update: February 9th

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Feb 6, 2023

Steam Deck Beta Client Update: February 6th

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Feb 2, 2023

Steam Deck Beta Client: February 2nd

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