NOTE: When updating, make sure you are in game mode, not Desktop mode. If you've updated from desktop mode and are stuck in a boot-loop, please follow these recovery instructions.

Today's update includes Steam, OS, and firmware updates, and may take a few minutes to apply after restarting. Please be patient while your Steam Deck updates.

This update has been re-released at 10PM PDT to fix an issue with lock screen PIN entry

Client Update:

• Added Lock Screen feature
  
  • Lock screen is specific to device, and can be set to show up on wake, boot, login, and/or when switching to Desktop mode
    
  • PIN can be entered using the touchscreen or controls
• Added localized keyboards for 21 languages and layouts
  
  • Multiple keyboards can be enabled in Settings > Keyboard > Active Keyboards
    
  • Use the new globe key on the keyboard to cycle between active keyboards
• Added support for multiple windows within one application or game.
  
  • Press Steam to view active windows and select which window you would like to view
    
  • Useful for web browsers or games with launchers
• Updated Achievements page design, making it faster to load and easier to navigate
  
• New achievements drop down allows players to quickly compare stats against any friend who also plays
  
• Add Friend and Pending Requests have been combined into a single new page for better handling of friend requests
  
• Added logic to detect and notify user when a microSD card doesn't match advertised storage size and specifications, instead of attempting to format (for a very long time)
  
• Fixed issue where Steam and (...) button couldn't be used with Remote Play when streaming games from PC
  
• More performance improvements for players with very large game libraries

OS Update:

• Added messaging when a charger that doesn't meet the minimum bar is plugged in
  
• Added uncapped framerate setting in Quick Access menu > Performance
  
• Added Half-Rate Shading experimental option to Quick Access menu > Performance, forcing 2x2 Variable Rate Shading into existing games for power savings
  
• Added fTPM support, enabling Windows 11 installation
  
• Added button combo: hold "..." + "Volume Down" to reset PD contract in the cases where Steam Deck gets stuck due to an incompatible Type-C device
  
• Updated power LED to dim a few seconds after power supply connection events for better experience in dark environments
  
• Improved compatibility for a number of Type-C docks and PSUs
  
• Improved battery life in idle or very low usage scenarios
  
• Improved stability
  
• Fixed issues where the touchscreen does not work after some boots
  
• Fixed compatibility with some SD cards specifically when used as boot devices.
  
• Fixed extra haptic click when pressing on trackpads
  
• Fixed ACPI error spew in the kernel

Today we shipped a bunch of updates to Steam Deck that improve Steam, Steam OS, and Steam Deck firmware. You can read the full patch notes here, but here's a high level look at what's changed.


We've added the ability to turn on a lock screen and PIN for Steam Deck. You can set this to show up on wake, boot, login, and/or when switching to Desktop mode. Sorry little bro/sis, you won't be able to borrow your sibling's Steam Deck and mess with their save games any more!




The Achievements page has gotten a refresh for Steam Deck, making it faster to load and easier to navigate. You can toggle between your stats and global stats or use the new drop down to compare your achievements with any friend who also plays.




We've added localized keyboards for 21 languages and layouts. Multiple keyboards can be enabled at the same time, and a new globe button will appear when more than one keyboard is selected. Tapping the globe button will cycle through enabled keyboards. We are currently working on keyboards for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, so watch out for those in the future.




Steam Deck now supports games and applications that have multiple windows. If you push the Steam button while in-game, the overlay has new options to switch between active windows. This is useful for games and apps that might have multiple windows, like web browsers or games with launchers.




These updates were previously available in the OS beta, and after some testing and tweaking they're ready for primetime.

• Steam Deck will now warn you if a charger is plugged in that charges slower than our minimum bar
  
• The LED now dims a few seconds after plugging in / unplugging (so it's less annoying at nighttime)
  
• Battery life is improved in idle or very low usage scenarios.
  
• Compatibility has been improved for Type-C docks, chargers, and SD cards
  
• SD card formatting now tests to see if a card has less storage than advertised
  
• An uncapped framerate option is now available in the Performance tab of the Quick Access Menu
  
• fTPM support has been added, allowing for Windows 11 installation
  
• Added Half-Rate Shading experimental option, forcing 2x2 Variable Rate Shading into existing games for power savings
  
• Overall stability has been improved

That's the high level update, and full patch notes for all changes are available here. Hope you enjoy the updates, let us know what you think in the comments or forums!