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

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

General

• Fixed 'Factory Reset' failing if the 'Reset OS' option was selected.

• Fixed an issue preventing some apps from installing on the Legion Go S.

• Added "SteamOS Compatible" library tab on the Legion Go S.