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

General

• Fixed a crash when manually starting a game recording.

• Fixed a case where the controller pairing screen could pop up during controller firmware updates.

This update is for the SteamOS Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

Note: These changes were simultaneously released to SteamOS stable channel as 3.8.14

General

• Fixed an issue where WiFi would be limited to lower speeds on certain routers that advertise incorrect MCS requirements

• Security and stability improvements

SteamOS 3.8.14 has just been released for all users with the following changes:

General

• Fixed an issue where WiFi would be limited to lower speeds on certain routers that advertise incorrect MCS requirements

• Security and stability improvements

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

General

• Restored the full set of options to the 'Maximum Game Resolution' dropdown. They can be found under the 'More Options' sub-menu.

Remote Play

• Fixed offline devices showing as streamable when they aren't.

SteamRT3 Beta

• Fixed failure to launch some games.

This update is for the SteamOS Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

Note: This beta contains changes that were simultaneously released to SteamOS stable channel as 3.8.13, noted below

General

• The Steam Machine splash screen/logo now appears much more quickly after device startup

• Add option to reset all audio configuration and settings to system defaults under Settings -> Audio

• Fixed 20-30s startup delay in some games on non-Valve devices with no audio sources

• Fixed a regression with some MSI Claw devices on newer firmware losing access the Guide and Quick Access Menu buttons.

• Fixed a regression with Legion Go 1 models on older controller firmware where gyroscope would fail to initialize.

• Fixed a regression on OneXPlayer F1 models where rumble was being blocked and the joystick poll rate was low. As a consequence, the M1 (left) extra shoulder button is no longer able to function.

• Added controller support for missing OneXPlayer F1 and OneXPlayer 2 special edition models.

Fixed in 3.8.13

• Fixed an issue causing controller firmware updates to fail on certain Steam Deck models