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

Steam Input

• Promoted the newer gyro modes from beta to the default gyro modes loaded. Older configuration that are using the older modes will still see the option and you can also enable Steam Input dev mode under Settings->Developer to keep them visible all the time.

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:

General

• The Steam client is now 64-bit on Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit.

  • Systems running 32-bit versions of Windows will continue receiving updates to the 32-bit Steam client until January 1, 2026.

Game Recording

• Fixed errors copying to clipboard or exporting H265 videos on systems with a NVIDIA 50xx series gpu.

Steam Input

• Fixed regression detecting controller hotplug in Unity games

• Added support for Nintendo Switch 2 controllers connected over USB on Windows

• Added support for GameCube adapters in Wii-U mode with rumble on Windows

• Promoted the newer gyro modes from beta to the default gyro modes loaded. Older configuration that are using the older modes will still see the option and you can also enable Steam Input dev mode under Settings->Developer to keep them visible all the time.

• Fix a case where the desktop version of the configurator could unexpectedly close when trying to preview a configuration for another game on the Search tab

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 regression with Game Recording where the video feed would stop partway through the clip.

This release includes a variety of bug fixes and quality of life improvements for SteamVR.

We continue to focus on OpenXR as our preferred API for new games and applications. SteamVR’s official OpenXR subforum is here and we’d love to hear your feedback, as well as suggestions for new features.

SteamVR:

• Improve startup speed when no HMD is present.

• Fix an issue that could cause "Port 27062 in use" (can also manifest as error 309) when no HMD is present.

• Fix an issue that could result in error 302 or error 101, especially in unusual startup configurations.

• Changed Binding UI to allow saving bindings that don't bind all required actions (with confirmation).

• Fixed an issue where HMD simulation would persist after an app using controller simulation ended.

• Fixed some scenarios where the wrong render model would be displayed when multiple devices were simulating.

• Fix a crash that could occur if the roomview processing was delayed.

• Updated dashboard binding for HP Motion Controller to fix screenshots, smooth scrolling, and take advantage of Quick Recenter.

• The prompt to setup SteamVR for app containers and web applications now covers cases where SteamVR is installed outside of its normal location.

• Fixed chaperone showing when using Steam Link or wired headsets that draw their own boundaries.

Steam Link:

• Fix Steam Link freeze for users with AMD video cards ("Error 250").

• Minor judder improvements.

Linux:

• Fix a shared memory leak that happened each time an app disconnected from SteamVR.

Note: The 'Previous' branch will remain parked at 2.12.14 temporarily.

As always, if you are interested, we encourage enrolling into SteamVR Beta by right-clicking on SteamVR in your Steam library, clicking on "Properties" and selecting "Betas" from the list on the left hand side and then clicking "Beta" under Beta Participation. Additionally, if you use Steam Link for Meta Quest, you can opt into the beta here or in-headset by going to your library, clicking the "..." on Steam Link, selecting Settings and clicking the button to the right of "Installed Version Information."

The Steam Link for Meta Quest FAQ page is available here.

If you encounter issues with this update, please post in the SteamVR Bug Report forum. If possible, please include a SteamVR System Report to aid in tracking down your issue. Replies to this post are not tracked for bug reporting purposes. Please use the forum linked above to report issues.

The annual Steam Awards are coming this December, and nominations are open now through December 1st.

Nominate your favorites in each category:

• Game of the Year

• VR Game of the Year

• Labor of Love

• Best Game on Steam Deck

• Better with Friends

• Outstanding Visual Style

• Most Innovative Gameplay

• Best Game You Suck At

• Best Soundtrack

• Outstanding Story-Rich Game

• Sit Back & Relax

Make your nominations here until December 1st at 10AM Pacific. Earn a 2025 Steam Awards Nominations badge by nominating a game in at least one category, and level up by:

• Nominating in all 11 categories

• Playing a game you've nominated

• Reviewing (or updating your review) for a game you've nominated.

Vote for the finalists in each category (based on your nominations!) starting December 18th!

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

General

• Disabled internal Chromium Embedded Framework services that utilize Google API integration. These were enabled by a configuration change required to continue updating the Steam Chromium framework but are not necessary for usage in Steam.

Desktop Mode

• Fixed some client and overlay popups not saving position when moved.

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:

General

• Disabled internal Chromium Embedded Framework services that utilize Google API integration. These were enabled by a configuration change required to continue updating the Steam Chromium framework but are not necessary for usage in Steam.

• Fixed some client and overlay popups not saving position when moved.

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 the performance overlay sometimes showing zero for CPU power draw

• Fixed audio not always switching to/from 3.5mm headphones correctly when inserted or removed

• Fixed a regression where certain in-game overlay UI elements could cause a frame time drop upon appearing

• Fixed the frame limiter interacting badly with VRR after an extended period

• Fixed an issue where Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5 would only display a blank window

• [p]Fixed a case of observers experiencing incorrect post-processing effects when switching observer targets.[/p][/*]
• [p]Disabled TrueView while watching a live playcast to match on-server observing experience.[/p][/*]
• [p]Fixed a wiggle at the end of SG 556 deploy animation.[/p][/*]
• [p]Stability improvements.[/p][/*]

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

General

• Fixed intermittent Steam client reload triggered when continuing after entering payment details in Steam store checkout

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:

General

• Fixed intermittent Steam client reload triggered when continuing after entering payment details in Steam store checkout

• Fixed spelling suggestions not appearing in context menu for highlighted words on Windows

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

Note: This update was re-released November 18th with the following additional change:

• Fixed intermittent Steam client reload after entering payment details in Steam store checkout

Display-Off Low Power Downloads

• Added a new feature, allowing Steam Deck to complete all active downloads in a new display-off low-power mode before going to sleep.

• This feature is enabled by default when Steam Deck is plugged in to power, and can also be enabled on battery power in Settings > Power.

• Learn more about this feature at our blog post here.

General

• Fixed a case where certain collections would become unavailable to user after reinstalling Steam or installing Steam on a new machine.

• Fixed a case where a launch dialog could appear for a game that was blocked by parental controls.

• Fixed alerts not showing up on Steam web pages that appear on Steam Deck.

• Fixed the network icon on the header showing the wrong state during startup.

• Fixed the Quick Access Menu alignment when in game.

• Fixed hidden games showing in All and Library tabs. They now appear in their own tab if applicable.

• Fixed an issue where controls could lock up for several seconds after resume or on regaining a connection to Steam servers.

• Fixed some titles launching with incorrect Steam Play settings when installed right after purchase.

• Fixed a case where bluetooth devices wouldn't show up as available to pair when toggling bluetooth on.

• Fixed SteamOS updates failing to respect HTTP proxy configuration.

Accessibility

• Improved high contrast support in the settings dialog.

Friends & Chat

• Suspicious or harassing 1 on 1 chat messages can be reported directly in the chat window by selecting the message and pressing 'Options' or from the suspicious chat warning. You can optionally block and/or unfriend the other user while submitting the report.

• Added a suspicious chat warning that will appear at the top of the chat window when you receive a message that is potentially malicious. Links in chat are disabled while this warning is visible.

Steam Input

• Fixed an issue with gyro sensitivity introduced in the previous beta release.

• Fixed an issue with PS5 controller gyro over BT, and improved Nintendo controllers' gyro stability generally.

• Fixed swapping modes between left and right hand sources breaking bindings for mode-shifts.

• Fixed the guide button opening the overlay when the guide button is disabled in controller settings.

• Added support for the latest GameInput release.

• Fixed an issue where PlayStation controller light bar settings did not stick when exiting the controller calibration page.

• Added support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller.

Remote Play

• Added a "Connect" button to Remote Play settings for streaming the remote desktop.

• Don't switch to Big Picture when streaming to Steam Deck.

Remote Play Together

• Fixed enabling and disabling player input in the Remote Play Together dialog.

• Input enable settings are persistent and are saved per-game.

• Improved mouse cursor sharing between players, with the local player having priority.

Game Recording

• Fixed timeline markers sometimes not appearing when viewing recordings outside of a game or after deleting a user created marker.

Desktop Mode

• Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved.

A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

Note: This update was re-released November 18th with the following additional changes:

• Fixed intermittent Steam client reload after entering payment details in Steam store checkout

• Fixed spelling suggestions not appearing in context menu for highlighted words on Windows

Friends & Chat

• Suspicious or harassing 1 on 1 chat messages can now be reported directly in the chat window by right clicking the message or from the suspicious chat warning. You can optionally block and/or unfriend the other user while submitting the report.

• Added a suspicious chat warning that will appear at the top of the chat window when you receive a message that is potentially malicious. Links in chat are disabled while this warning is visible.

General

• Fixed a case where certain collections would become unavailable to user after reinstalling Steam or installing Steam on a new machine.

• Fixed DLC content being removed when switching users in some cases.

• Fixed some titles launching with incorrect Steam Play settings when installed right after purchase.

• Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved.

Accessibility

• Improved high contrast support in the settings dialog.

Steam Input

• Fixed an issue with gyro sensitivity introduced in the previous beta release.

• Fixed an issue with PS5 controller gyro over BT, and improved Nintendo controllers' gyro stability generally.

• Fixed swapping modes between left and right hand sources breaking bindings for mode-shifts.

• Fixed the guide button opening the overlay when the guide button is disabled in controller settings.

• Fixed deadlock at startup when launching TF2 with a gamepad connected.

• Fixed Xbox 360 controller mappings on Linux kernel 6.17 and newer.

• Fixed 8BitDo Pro 3 controller mapping on Linux when hidraw devices aren't available.

• Fixed an issue where PlayStation controller light bar settings did not stick when exiting the controller calibration page

• Added support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller.

Big Picture Mode

• Fixed alerts not showing up on Steam web pages.

• Fixed hidden games showing in All and Library tabs. They now appear in their own tab if applicable.

Remote Play

• Added a "Connect" button to Remote Play settings for streaming the remote desktop.

• When streaming VR, the mouse cursor is hidden and the streaming view is adjusted to match the client resolution.

• Don't switch to Big Picture when streaming to Steam Deck.

• Fixed mouse position when using multiple monitors with different display scales.

Remote Play Together

• Fixed enabling and disabling player input in the Remote Play Together dialog.

• Input enable settings are persistent and are saved per-game.

• Improved mouse cursor sharing between players, with the local player having priority.

Game Recording

• Fixed timeline markers sometimes not appearing when viewing recordings outside of a game or after deleting a user created marker.

• Fixed an issue where opening the Recordings & Screenshots dialog for the first time could trigger a reload of content in the main window, potentially losing state.

SteamVR

• Reduced or eliminated a bug where the dashboard bar is occasionally missing.

macOS

• Updated Steam app icon when running on macOS 26 ("Tahoe")

NOTE: this client has been re-released with additional fixes for Discovery Queue.

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

General

• Update localization.

• Fixed a client lockup when opening the Discovery Queue.

NOTE: this client has been re-released with additional fixes for Discovery Queue.

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:

General

• Update localization.

Big Picture Mode

• Fixed a client lockup when opening the Discovery Queue.

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:

General

• Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved.

• Fixed client windows (and steamwebhelper processes) sometimes remaining open after Steam exits.

Friends & Chat

• Improvements to the chat reporting dialogs

Remote Play

• Fixed regression being unable to send input after connecting to a remote computer

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

Friends & Chat

• Improvements to the chat reporting dialogs

Desktop Mode

• Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved.

• Fixed client windows (and steamwebhelper processes) sometimes remaining open after Steam exits.

• [p]Fixed ability to plant C4 while standing on top of a teammate.[/p][/*]
• [p]Fixed a rendering bug on transparent charms attached to planted C4 or dropped weapons.[/p][/*]
• [p]Fixed a bug where Budapest 2025 Coin sometimes wasn't showing up in the scoreboard.[/p][/*]
• [p]Fixed a replay bug causing infinite shell casing effects.[/p][/*]
• [p]Updated the Budapest 2025 Imperial Esports sticker artwork.[/p][/*]

• [p]The StarLadder Budapest Major Hub is now available. Visit the hub to purchase tournament items, play the Pick'Em Challenge and more.[/p][/*]
• [p]Purchase a Budapest 2025 Viewer Pass to receive an upgradable Budapest 2025 Coin. With an active pass, you can upgrade your coin and earn extra souvenir packages by playing the Pick'Em Challenge. Additionally, you will show up on the Active Pass Leaderboard where you can compare your Pick'Em Challenge performance to your friends.[/p][/*]

• [p]Added new "Sticker Slab" item, a charm that seals any sticker and can be attached to weapons. The sealed sticker can be returned to your inventory at any time by cracking open and discarding the slab.[/p][/*]
• [p]Newly purchased Name Tag and StatTrak™ Swap Tool items can no longer be traded or listed on Community Market.[/p][/*]

• [p]Increased the maximum effective sv_maxvelocity to 16,384 units per second. The default value of 3500 is unchanged.[/p][/*]
• [p]Fixed a case where clients would mispredict jump button presses.[/p][/*]
• [p]Fixed a case where clients would mispredict jump apexes.[/p][/*]

• [p]Fixed skybox on Inferno that was blocking grenades.[/p][/*]

• [p]Increased default bullet decal rendering distance.[/p][/*]
• [p]Glove models and animations in the UI/inventory now use Animgraph2, matching first-person in-game gloves.[/p][/*]
• [p]Enabled the pulsing light on the C4 view model.[/p][/*]
• [p]Updated the color scheme of Counter-Strike items in Steam Community Market and Web Inventory to match item quality colors.[/p][/*]
• [p]Performance improvements.[/p][/*]

We're excited to announce three new hardware products joining Steam Deck as part of our hardware family:

• Steam Controller

• Steam Machine

• Steam Frame

Set to begin shipping in early 2026, all three devices are designed for players to get even more out of their Steam library. All work together, and all are optimized for Steam while continuing to operate as open platforms. Read all about it on our new Steam Hardware landing page, or click on each product for details.

All three products will ship in the same regions we currently ship Steam Deck (US, CA, UK, EU, AU) as well as regions covered by KOMODO (Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan).

Check out our new Steam Hardware page, and navigate around to each product site from there. Add to your wishlist, and/or follow our new Steam Hardware blog to stay updated on deep-dive and behind-the-scenes content between now and launch.

Powerful PC gaming made easy, in a small and mighty package

Steam Frame is a streaming-first, wireless VR headset + controllers that can handle your whole Steam library. Step into immersive VR, or lean back and enjoy your non-VR catalog. And it supports stand-alone play too.

Steam Controller. Steam Machine. Steam Frame.

Powered by Steam, optimized for gaming in any form. And just like Steam Deck, all are designed to help players get even more out of their Steam Library. Learn more, or wishlist now.

Steam Controller has all the inputs to play all the games on Steam, wherever Steam is

• Fix a crash that could occur when the AMD GPU driver was installed but no AMD GPU was present.
  
• Fixed compatibility mode bindings showing as custom bindings when they are remapped default bindings.
  
• Automatically prefer installing the Oasis Driver for Windows Mixed Reality when running on a Windows version too new to support the Windows driver.
  
• Roomview is independently enabled for VR vs non-VR gameplay.
  
• Minor UX improvements to improve consistency with Steam (window reflectivity, colors, etc).
  
• Added setting (general -> advanced) to disable IPD HUD.
  
• Reduced memory usage for user interface textures (improved performance).
  
• Fix for the Default / Custom binding toggle in the Settings UI not working properly in some cases.
  
• Fix for Recenter and Room View buttons not showing up in some cases.
  
• Fix desktop settings showing a completely black screen (under error reporting conditions).
  
• By default, Controller Compatibility Mode will now show users their physical controller render models (but still return simulated names to games).
  
• Added new options to Controller Compatibility Mode render model simulation.
  
• Fixed a few cases where controller input would be broken if a game or steam had been moved.
  
• Fixed the Input Debugger not displaying some content correctly.
  
• Fixed some issues with Pico controllers using Controller Compatibility Mode.

• Fixed crash when hosting or joining rooms.

• Fix rare crash when attempting to load render models.
  
• Fix settings crash when navigating to “Developer” in SteamVR Settings.

• Fix excess CPU usage that could occur when the performance graph was never visible during a session.
  
• New frame pacing: Improves “popping,” judder, and other smoothness / latency issues for controllers or other animated content. Note this change does affect timing for VR applications on the host PC; please report any new gameplay issues.

• Support XR_KHR_locate_spaces.
  
• Fixed a bug where apps that didn’t submit projection layers would see a 100ms wait on alternating frames with some drivers.
  
• When a requested time querying xrLocateSpace is outside of reasonable bounds, return XR_SUCCESS with an empty pose, instead of returning XR_ERROR_TIME_INVALID.
  
• Support XR_META_recommended_layer_resolution.
  
• Register SteamVR as an available runtime in the Windows Registry when SteamVR is defaulted to the active runtime.

• UX architecture improvements to improve consistency with Steam, including library versions and error handling.
  
• Improved UX for 'mirrored device debug rendering'.

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:

Steam Input

• Added support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller

Remote Play Together

• Improved mouse cursor sharing between players, with the local player having priority

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

Steam Input

• Added support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller

Remote Play Together

• Improved mouse cursor sharing between players, with the local player having priority

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All week you'll find discounts on games that feature all kinds of animals and critters, from bunnies and goats, to raccoons and even sharks.

Oh, and cats. Definitely cats.

Head on over to Steam Animal Fest, with all kinds of cute sales from now through November 17th at 10 a.m. Pacific!

NOTE: this client has been re-released with additional fixes for Big Picture Mode.

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:

Friends & Chat:

• Suspicious or harassing 1 on 1 chat messages can now be reported directly in the chat window by right clicking the message or from the 'Suspicious Chat' warning. You can optionally block and/or unfriend the other user while submitting the report.

Recordings & Screenshots:

• Fixed an issue where opening the Recordings & Screenshots dialog for the first time could trigger a reload of content in the main window, potentially losing state.

Big Picture Mode

• Fixed a bug that could cause the system to re-enter sleep when waking up.

NOTE: this client has been re-released with additional fixes for Desktop Mode.

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

Friends & Chat:

• Suspicious or harassing 1 on 1 chat messages can now be reported directly in the chat window by selecting the message and pressing 'Options' or from the 'Suspicious Chat' warning. You can optionally block and/or unfriend the other user while submitting the report.

Desktop Mode

• Fixed a bug that could cause the system to re-enter sleep when waking up.