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.

Screen Reader

• Fixed not interrupting speech when focus moves from settings button (e.g. Reader Rate) to settings slider with same name

• Updated screen reader to Orca 48.6

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

Accessibility

• Added an accessibility settings page with a Screen Reader, Color Filters, UI Scaling, High Contrast Mode, and Reduced Motion options. Learn more in the announcement and provide feedback here.

General

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

• 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.

• Reduced startup times for players with large numbers of non-Steam games added to the client.

• Guided Tour now includes information about Parental Controls.

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

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

• Fixed zoom controller chord not working in the Steam Deck interface.

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

• Fixed the "Browse Local Files" option not working for non-Steam games (this is only available in desktop mode).

• Fixed certain startup movies not playing correctly.

Desktop Mode

• Fixed main client window being focused for certain kinds of links opened from chat windows.

• Fixed main client window ordering above some modal dialogs when clicked (e.g. cloud file conflict dialogs).

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.

• Fixed gyro calibration system rejecting noisy accelerometers too readily.

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

• Fixed calibration wizard not advancing between stages on Lenovo/Ally.

• Fixed missing glyphs for the Lenovo Legion Go S in Steam Input API games using the TranslateOrigin function, ex: Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered.

• Fixed templates not showing up in the template tab of the choose binding dialog for Legion Go S devices.

• Fixed thumbstick centering range for Nintendo Switch Pro controllers.

• Fixed input in Ratchet and Clank for Legion Go S.

• Fix glyphs for the Legion Go S the Last of Us: Part 2.

Remote Play

• Improved audio resilience to variable network conditions.

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.

Note: This beta was updated a second time on 6/30/2025 for a small localized text fix.

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

General

• Fixed certain startup movies not playing correctly.

Steam Input

• Fix glyphs for the Legion Go S the Last of Us: Part 2

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

Note: This beta was re-released with improved support for 8BitDo gyro.

Steam Input

• Fixed input in Ratchet and Clank for Legion Go S

• Improved support for 8BitDo gyro on controllers with updated firmware.

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

Steam Input

• Fixed thumbstick centering range for Nintendo Switch Pro controllers