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

General

• Fixed an issue that could cause library, collections, or shelves to fail to load for some users.

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

General

• Fixed an issue that could cause library, collections, or shelves to fail to load for some users.

• Fixed notifications sometimes failing to display or display with partial content.

• Fixed store trailer player not restoring focus on window switch when full screen.

• Bindings can now have "Controller Offsets" (found in Options) that will apply to controller orientation across all input types (Legacy, SteamVR Input, OpenXR). This is in addition to individual "Pose Offsets" which will apply only to the specific pose you've selected. To add offsets to poses in the Controller Binding UI, click the gear icon next to a pose.
  
• Slight reduction in dashboard startup time.
  
• Fixed an issue with the Binding UI not being able to save bindings.
  
• Minor SteamVR Input speed optimizations.
  
• Made the Controller Binding UI smaller to improve usability in headset.
  
• Added Pico Controller to the list of controller types you can simulate.
  
• Fixed a bug with bindings that caused returnBindingsWith* options to be ignored.
  
• Fix controller SVGs not rendering in the controller test UI.
  
• Fixed some scenarios where the keyboard didn't work in the Binding UI.
  
• Fixed an issue with modified bindings not working while Steam was offline.
  
• Fixed always showing the "multitasking mode" button for all overlays, not just Desktop overlays.
  
• Fixed sometimes showing the "show keyboard" button for overlays that don't support keyboard input.
  
• Fixed initially showing double overlay control bars the moment you float a window in the world.
  
• Fixed the overlay control bar not being visible at all in the Legacy dashboard.

• Slight reduction in startup time for Steam Link VR.
  
• Reduced CPU utilization when streaming with Steam Link.
  
• Fixed some minor performances hitches.
  
• Resolved multiple crashes.

• XR_EXT_dpad_binding now correctly works on all appropriate controller types.
  
• Fixed a bug where certain poses would not show up in the Binding UI when simulating controllers.

• When a user is using Steam Link, app developers can now retrieve the correct HMD type via Prop_ModelNumber_String, rather than it being misreported as a Quest 2.

• Add support for XR_EXT_render_model and XR_EXT_interaction_render_model.
  
• Return more realistic joint radii in xrLocateHandJointsEXT.
  
• Fix render model UUIDs not generating correctly on Linux.
  
• Fixed a bug where the valid and tracked flags were set on hand joints when the joint data were actually invalid.
  
• Fixed a bug where hand tracking could return a XR_RUNTIME_FAILURE when it should have only been invalid poses.
  
• Fixed wrist joint alignment not matching OpenXR spec requirements. Corrected palm joint placement.
  
• Removed palm_ext/pose from vive_trackers to match specification.
  
• Runtime now returns XR_ERROR_GRAPHICS_REQUIREMENT_CALL_MISSING instead of XR_VALIDATION_FAILURE if an app tries to create a session without first calling xr*GetGraphicsRequirement.
  
• Added support for XR_SWAPCHAIN_USAGE_UNORDERED_ACCESS_BIT to the D3D11 path, which was previously ignored.
  
• Minor input speed optimizations.
  
• Fix SteamVR not returning XR_ERROR_EXTENSION_NOT_PRESENT when an OpenXR layer requests an unavailable extension.
  
• Fix xrCreateActionSpace returning XR_ERROR_PATH_UNSUPPORTED when using Vive trackers

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

General

• Added the ability to filter by Private games in dynamic collections or filtered app views.

• Fixed sort titles not being restored to the correct title on clear for games that already have a sort title set in their app info.

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

General

• Added the ability to filter by Private games in dynamic collections or filtered app views.

• Fixed sort titles not being restored to the correct title on clear for games that already have a sort title set in their app info.

• Store menu - Search drop down now marks search results as: in library, on wishlist, in cart, ignored, and excluded by preferences

In-Game Overlay

• Performance monitor and general overlay rendering performance significantly improved in some D3D12 titles that are at times CPU bound and use high async rendering

• Performance monitor GPU utilization fixed to not exceed 100% in rare circumstances on Windows

• Performance monitor FPS numbers improved to not overcount by 1 frame in certain vsync or frame rate capped scenarios

macOS

• Added "End of Life" alert for macOS 11 ("Big Sur"). Steam Client support for this version will end on October 15th, 2025 at 10am. See here for additional details.

Linux

• Fixed regression causing display scale to not apply properly in some cases.

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

General

• Added a Customization tab to game properties. The Customization tab allows users to set a custom sort title that will be used instead of the actual title when sorting games in the library.

• Fixed a case where steam would freeze and fail to recover after a process crash.

Desktop

• The Customization tab in desktop mode also allows users to view and set custom artwork for the game

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

Note: This beta was re-released to fix a crash on Linux if 32-bit GTK-3 libraries are installed.

General

• Added a Customization tab to game properties. The Customization tab allows users to view and set custom artwork for the game and set a custom sort title that will be used instead of the actual title when sorting games in the library.

• Store menu - fixed blur issue for users with GPU acceleration turned off

• Store menu - Top Genres should now be more relevant and dynamic

• Store menu - added Store Home link

• Fixed a bug that sometimes caused chat tabs to not contain the name and avatar of the chat participant

• Fixed context menus showing empty space at some UI scales

Big Picture Mode

• Fixed UI scale adjustments sometimes resetting scaling back to auto

• Fixed Big Picture Mode window changing size when UI scaling is adjusted

Game Recording

• Fixed keyboard shortcuts not working in Recordings & Screenshots dialog

• Fixed export failing for lower resolution recordings

Linux

• Fixed Steam UI scale not updating with system DPI changes in XWayland

• Fixed a case where steam would freeze and fail to recover after a process crash

We've made a number of updates to the Steam Trailer Player to improve usability, quality, and bandwidth usage. Read on for the highlights from this update.

A refreshed trailer player interface that is easier to use and more responsive to your input.

The user interface of the trailer player now adapts intelligently no matter how you are using it: on a desktop computer, a mobile device (it even works well on iPhones now); and on Steam Deck or in Steam Big Picture Mode.

As you mouse over or scrub your finger over the player timeline, you'll now see preview images of where you are about to jump to in the video.

Thanks to a change in the underlying video technology, you should see fewer pauses and hitches when jumping forward or backward in a video. You will also see seamless transitions when pressing that full-screen button.

When we reprocessed each video to work with our new trailer player, we also generated up to four sizes (360p, 480p, 720p, and 1080p), which our trailer player dynamically switches between depending on your network conditions and the size of the trailer player.

The new trailer player now handles any aspect ratio of video, properly scaling, centering, and letterboxing as necessary.

Q. How many trailers are there in the Steam store?

A. As it turns out.... a LOT. In order to update the streaming technology, we had to re-encode every trailer that appears or could appear on the Steam store. That ended up being around 400,000 video files.

Q. Why are some older videos so low resolution?

A. Some trailers were uploaded a long time ago and we no longer have the original files within the Steam system. Yes, we're still trying to find our stash of tape backups so we can get the originals of the Portal trailer...

Just as the Steam Store has changed with the addition of new features in past few years, the ways users browse the store have changed too. Today's Steam Client Beta features a new store menu that is designed to provide easier access to the places Steam users most frequently visit.

As part of our ongoing efforts to help users find new and exciting games to play on Steam, we're eager for you to try out the new menu and to read your feedback. To help test the menu and other in-progress Steam features, join the Steam Client Beta.

Combined Left Column & Blue Bar

We’ve combined the left column of links and blue menu bar into one cohesive menu, bringing all your essential links into a more unified and reorganized space. Many of these items were in both places, and it was hard to anticipate where to find what you needed.

Plus, search and the menu are now available on more pages across the Store. While the menu bar will stay out of your way, it will reappear if you scroll up slightly. 

Enhanced Search Panel

We’ve taken search to the next level. Not only can you search for what you need, but the search panel now offers even more options, including:

• Popular Searches: See what others are searching for right now

• Recently Viewed: An easy way to jump back to games you've previously looked at

• More than just games: Search for categories/tags, publishers, and more

• Advanced Search link: For those who want to refine their game search even further, we’ve made it easier than ever to access the advanced search page with a variety of filters.

Browse - Easier Access to Top Destinations

Not looking for anything specific? We all enjoy seeing what's new on the front of the Store, but sometimes we want a more narrow set of games to browse. The Browse tab offers a variety of ways to find games based on popularity, release date, price and discount. These are the tried and true ways to find the games the community is talking about. 

Recommendations - All in One Place

We’ve organized recommendations into one convenient section, so you can explore new games and content without having to sift through multiple areas. Whether you’re looking for games based on your playtime, what you've purchased, or recommendations from people you trust — you can find them now grouped together in one spot.

Categories & Tags - Personalized for You

The categories tab is now fully personalized for you, making it easier than ever to find games based on aspects of the games you play. Featured here are hubs (with access to thousands more games) for your top genres and tags across the games you play. You might even learn something new about yourself! 

And more!

With these changes, we’re aiming to make your experience smoother and more tailored to your needs. We've been hearing from players, and experiencing ourselves, that some of the most commonly visited areas of Steam were hard to get to. So whether you’re a frequent shopper or a looking to build your game library, this new layout is designed to get you where you want to go with less effort.

About the beta

We're constantly looking to make Steam better, and we make decisions based on data and the feedback we receive. Even here in the office, we browse the Steam Store in different ways. So it's important that you tell us what you think. The Steam Client Beta is a great way to test features that are in-progress and provide impactful feedback.

Not participating in the Steam Client Beta? Here's how to join. Try out the new menu and let us know what you think.

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

General

• Fixed the overlay menu failing to scroll when selecting alternative game windows.

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

General

• Fixed empty space in menus at most accessibility UI scales.

Steam Input

• Added support for games that use the GameInput API.

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

General

• Improved presentation of private apps in the client while offline.

• Modified Notifications settings to be clearer about which notifications will show toasts/play sounds when toasts are globally disabled.

• Fixed Windows systray menu not respecting the current accessibility UI scale setting.

• Fixed settings window not scrolling to the bottom when displayed at certain resolutions.

Steam Input

• Fixed a case where 8bitdo controllers in Steam mode could have multiple devices show up if Steam Input was disabled globally for a game

Big Picture Mode

• Fixed the user avatar not showing in the header when starting the client in offline mode

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

General

• Fixed the user avatar not showing in the header if you booted into offline mode

• Updated the featured app in the recent games carousel to use the new larger format Library Header image when available

• Improved presentation of private apps in the client while offline.

• Modified Notifications settings to be clearer about which notifications will show toasts/play sounds when toasts are globally disabled.

Steam Input

• Fixed a case where 8bitdo controllers in Steam mode could have multiple devices show up if Steam Input was disabled globally for a game

Note: this beta was re-released on 7/22 with a fix for non-Steam games not showing up as launchable while streaming

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

General

• Fixed spacing of friend icons in "Played Previously" and "On Their Wishlist" sections in app details.

Note: this beta was re-released on 7/22 with a fix for non-Steam games not showing up as launchable while streaming

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

General

• Fixed an issue where some context menus (like the jump list from the tray icon) would constantly grow

Accessibility

• In high contrast mode, apply borders to context menus more consistently

Big Picture Mode

• Fixed spacing of friend icons in "Played Previously" and "On Their Wishlist" sections in app details.

Note: this beta was re-released on 7/20 to fix a controller related crash

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

General

• Added a notification for when a trade is reversed via Trade Protection

• Fixed an issue with deleting screenshots from the focused screenshot view briefly showing an error and potentially navigating the user away from their screenshots

• Fixed the Game Text Entry screen staying up if you exit the game via the overlay while it is being displayed

Steam Input

• Added support for the PDP REALMz Wireless Controller for Switch

• Fixed an issue where editing commands on an input bound to a modeshift could duplicate bindings

Note: this beta was re-released on 7/20 to fix a controller related crash

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

General

• Added a notification for when a trade is reversed via Trade Protection

• Fixed an issue with deleting screenshots from the focused screenshot view briefly showing an error and potentially navigating the user away from their screenshots

• Fixed minimum and maximum client window size not updating in some situations.

• Fixed friends list window remaining open in Steam overlay when switching between desktop and Big Picture Mode.

• Fixed modal dialogs opening behind the window displaying them.

Steam Input

• Fixed gamepad input for browser-based games on Windows

• Added support for the PDP REALMz Wireless Controller for Switch

• Fixed an issue where editing commands on an input bound to a modeshift could duplicate bindings

• No longer open Big Picture Mode on Guide button press when guide button chording is disabled in controller settings

Game Recording

• Fixed the player pausing when seeking near the end of a game recording or clip

macOS

• Fixed input on some web views working incorrectly after page loads causing effects like input cursor not displaying and payment dropdown during checkout continuing to have focus after selecting an option.

Linux

• Enabled advanced options for the in-game performance overlay for AMD and Nvidia GPUs.

• Fixed a rare case where the Big Picture update progress UI would disappear.

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The Steam Automation Fest is here, with discounts and demos awaiting you from now through July 21st. Head on over there now!

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

Steam Input

• Fixed GameCube controllers getting PlayStation button prompts

Desktop Mode

• Fixed the 'Browse Local Files' button in 'Game Properties' failing to open the system file browser.

• More UI respects high contrast mode.

• In high contrast mode, distinguish installed and uninstalled games more clearly.

Legion Go S

• Added Joystick LED controls under Settings->Customization.

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

Accessibility

• More UI respects high contrast mode

• In high contrast mode, distinguish installed and uninstalled games more clearly

Steam Input

• Fixed GameCube controllers getting PlayStation button prompts

Game Recording

• Improved playback of high bitrate recordings

• Fixed regression from last week's beta client where saved clips might fail to play.

Linux

• Fixed the 'Browse Local Files' button in 'Game Properties' failing to open the system file browser.

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

Accessibility

• More UI respects high contrast mode.

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

Accessibility

• More UI respects high contrast mode.

• Changing display scaling will now adjust the minimum/maximum dimensions allowed for windows.

• Fixed the Steam systray menu showing at the wrong scale when desktop display scaling is active.

General

• Fixed Steam windows stuttering when dragged.

Steam Input

• Fixed the controller configuration opening as a popup window rather than in the desktop overlay when a game invokes in the in-game API to show the controller configuration screen.

• Fixed the controller configuration opening in the main Big Picture Mode window instead of the overlay when a game invokes in the in-game API to show the controller configuration screen.

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

Accessibility

• Added a UI scale slider to desktop accessibility settings.

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

Accessibility

• Show screen reader shortcut (by default, + ) in accessibility settings

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

Big Picture

• Fixed 8BitDo controller guide button showing the Xbox logo

• Fixed page shift when scrolling through link buttons on game details page

• Fixed achievement presentation in app activity feed and post-game summary panels

Steam Input

• Added support for analog activators on d-pad modes for joysticks and trackpads

Steam Remote Play

• Reduced stutter when a Remote Play client with many shortcuts becomes available for streaming

Accessibility

• Added accessibility annotations to many UI components.

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

In-Game Overlay

• Fixed fonts and UI in the overlay being somewhat fuzzy, aligned unevenly, or appearing over anti-aliased for users with Display Scale (DPI) > 100%.

• Implement DPI scaling of Performance Monitor display (if you have > 100% display scale, your size will change on update and you may need to adjust it again, this should be a one time inconvenience).

• Fixed a case where DLSS vs game FPS numbers could be incorrect in some games loading DLSS modules.

• Fix some cases where numeric labels in the Performance Monitor display could cut off their last digit when drawing.

• Fixed Performance Monitor hot-key changes while in-game not immediately taking effect.

• Performance improvement for Vulkan overlay rendering (most obvious when Performance Monitor FPS chart rendering).

• Performance improvement for Open GL overlay rendering in games using the Open GL shader pipeline (again most obvious when Performance Monitor FPS chart rendering, this fix doesn't impact old games using the Open GL fixed function pipeline).

• Fixed Performance Monitor rendering on macOS if certain fonts are not available.

• Fixed overlay background not extending to full game window dimensions at some aspect ratios.

Accessibility

• Added an accessibility settings menu to desktop, featuring high contrast and reduced motion settings.

• Added accessibility annotations to many UI components.

Big Picture

• Fixed 8BitDo controller guide button showing the Xbox logo.

• Fixed page shift when scrolling through link buttons on game details page.

• Fixed achievement presentation in app activity feed and post-game summary panels.

Steam Input

• Added support for analog activators on d-pad modes for joysticks and trackpads.

Steam Remote Play

• Reduced stutter when a Remote Play client with many shortcuts becomes available for streaming.

General

• Fix game info panel not animating open on game details page.

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.

Bluetooth

• Re-enabled experimental wake-on-bluetooth support for Steam Deck LCD, including support for LE peripherals

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

• Fixed a WiFi regression with Steam Deck OLED

• Disabled experimental support for Wake-on-Bluetooth for Steam Deck LCD while issues with spurious wake-ups are being investigated

• Fixed a bug where visual corruption could occur with Sharp upscaling with HDR/10-bit applications when interacting with the overlay

• Fixed an issue where the cursor would not be visible in the bottom-right quadrant of the screen when using the magnifier

• Fixed cursor having a line of visual corruption when using Sharp upscaling in certain instances

• Fixed certain overlay key bindings involving Shift, the Super key, Right Alt, or Return/Enter not being able to be triggered

• Fixed input being passed to applications when overlay key bindings are invoked

• Fixed OBS Studio not working with the streaming output provided by gamescope

• Fixed an issue where clicking mailto: links sometimes didn't display the right error

Audio

• Fixed an issue where volume keys would sometimes not properly adjust the volume of the 3.5mm audio connector

• Fixed a SteamOS 3.6 regression causing audio glitches in God of War: Ragnarok

Accessibility

• Added support for optional color filters

• Added Orca screen reader and espeak-ng text-to-speech tools

• Fixed the magnifier producing an incorrect scale and offset when Sharp upscaling was used

Non-Deck

• Fixed an issue where the Legion Go S with SteamOS could lose trackpad functionality after sleep

• Added power button support for some AYANEO, AYN, GPD, MSI, ONEXPLAYER, and OrangePi platforms

Developer

• Re-added some btrfs and lvm2 modules to udisks

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.