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

General

• Fixed an error when displaying game details activity tab for a game that no friends have played but some friends have wishlisted.

Steam Input

• Improved default gyro calibration for 8BitDo and FlyDigi controllers.

• Fixed gyro calibration system rejecting noisy accelerometers too readily.

• Fixed gyro and accelerometer noise meters using the wrong scale.

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.