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

General

• Disabled internal Chromium Embedded Framework services that utilize Google API integration. These were enabled by a configuration change required to continue updating the Steam Chromium framework but are not necessary for usage in Steam.

Desktop Mode

• Fixed some client and overlay popups not saving position when moved.

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 the performance overlay sometimes showing zero for CPU power draw

• Fixed audio not always switching to/from 3.5mm headphones correctly when inserted or removed

• Fixed a regression where certain in-game overlay UI elements could cause a frame time drop upon appearing

• Fixed the frame limiter interacting badly with VRR after an extended period

• Fixed an issue where Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5 would only display a blank window

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

General

• Fixed intermittent Steam client reload triggered when continuing after entering payment details in Steam store checkout

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

Note: This update was re-released November 18th with the following additional change:

• Fixed intermittent Steam client reload after entering payment details in Steam store checkout

Display-Off Low Power Downloads

• Added a new feature, allowing Steam Deck to complete all active downloads in a new display-off low-power mode before going to sleep.

• This feature is enabled by default when Steam Deck is plugged in to power, and can also be enabled on battery power in Settings > Power.

• Learn more about this feature at our blog post here.

General

• Fixed a case where certain collections would become unavailable to user after reinstalling Steam or installing Steam on a new machine.

• Fixed a case where a launch dialog could appear for a game that was blocked by parental controls.

• Fixed alerts not showing up on Steam web pages that appear on Steam Deck.

• Fixed the network icon on the header showing the wrong state during startup.

• Fixed the Quick Access Menu alignment when in game.

• Fixed hidden games showing in All and Library tabs. They now appear in their own tab if applicable.

• Fixed an issue where controls could lock up for several seconds after resume or on regaining a connection to Steam servers.

• Fixed some titles launching with incorrect Steam Play settings when installed right after purchase.

• Fixed a case where bluetooth devices wouldn't show up as available to pair when toggling bluetooth on.

• Fixed SteamOS updates failing to respect HTTP proxy configuration.

Accessibility

• Improved high contrast support in the settings dialog.

Friends & Chat

• Suspicious or harassing 1 on 1 chat messages can be reported directly in the chat window by selecting the message and pressing 'Options' or from the suspicious chat warning. You can optionally block and/or unfriend the other user while submitting the report.

• Added a suspicious chat warning that will appear at the top of the chat window when you receive a message that is potentially malicious. Links in chat are disabled while this warning is visible.

Steam Input

• Fixed an issue with gyro sensitivity introduced in the previous beta release.

• Fixed an issue with PS5 controller gyro over BT, and improved Nintendo controllers' gyro stability generally.

• Fixed swapping modes between left and right hand sources breaking bindings for mode-shifts.

• Fixed the guide button opening the overlay when the guide button is disabled in controller settings.

• Added support for the latest GameInput release.

• Fixed an issue where PlayStation controller light bar settings did not stick when exiting the controller calibration page.

• Added support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller.

Remote Play

• Added a "Connect" button to Remote Play settings for streaming the remote desktop.

• Don't switch to Big Picture when streaming to Steam Deck.

Remote Play Together

• Fixed enabling and disabling player input in the Remote Play Together dialog.

• Input enable settings are persistent and are saved per-game.

• Improved mouse cursor sharing between players, with the local player having priority.

Game Recording

• Fixed timeline markers sometimes not appearing when viewing recordings outside of a game or after deleting a user created marker.

Desktop Mode

• Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved.

NOTE: this client has been re-released with additional fixes for Discovery Queue.

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

General

• Update localization.

• Fixed a client lockup when opening the Discovery Queue.