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

Chat

• Updated the /store command so that it now uses the new Store trailer player.

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

General

• Fixed displaying TPM and Secure Boot status on Windows in Steam's System Information dialog when running the 64-bit client.

Game Recording

• Fixed exporting clips for games with names that contain invalid Windows file name characters, such as "?".

Chat

• Updated the /store command so that it now uses the new Store trailer player.

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

General

• Added notification settings for showing a toast and playing a sound when an achievement is unlocked.

• Merged lockscreen options 'On system wake and power up' and 'Before login screen'. Enabling the lockscreen to display 'On system wake and power up' will show the lockscreen during login.

Desktop Mode

• Added a warning dialog when a user selects "Tools" in their library filter for the first time that explains what tools are and why they are showing up in the game list.

• Added an icon on tools in the game list with a tooltip to explain what they are.

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

General

• Added a warning dialog when a user selects "Tools" in their library filter for the first time that explains what tools are and why they are showing up in the game list.

• Added an icon on tools in the game list with a tooltip to explain what they are.

• Added notification settings for showing a toast and playing a sound when an achievement is unlocked.

Steam Board Game Fest is ready for you! From now through February 2nd at 10 a.m. Pacific, join us on Steam as we celebrate all kinds of board games with discounts, demos, and more.

You'll find traditional games; quirky takes on traditional games; and board games that aren't traditional at all! Steam Board Game Fest: Join us now through February 2nd right here on Steam.

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

General

• When connecting a new controller, the glyphs in the footer will now update immediately instead of after the first input from the controller

• Reworked the Application Properties -> Betas UI.

• Fixed certain games using Steam DRM exiting unexpectedly, including Mafia II and Football Manager 2012.

• Fixed missing registry key error when running Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead.

• Fixed a case where the 'Format SD Card' would remain greyed out after a microsd card is inserted.

• Fixed incorrect controller glyph in library filter selection dialog and filter description.

• Fixed Steam client hang when a Nacon PS4 Compact Controller is connected.

• Fixed an error when trying to pair the SteamDeck devkit tool to a SteamDeck.

Library

• Library filters now supports filtering by language and accessibility features.

Friends & Chat

• Other members of public group chats that you are a member of can no longer send you direct messages by default.

• You can now toggle the ability for group chat members that you are not friends with to direct message you in the 'Permissions' section of each group chat's settings.

Desktop Mode

• Added display of selected store tags to app filter/collection dialog.

Steam Input

• Nintendo Switch 2 wired controller support has been re-enabled.

• Improved handling of issues when a controller disconnects while the controller configurator is open.

• Added Gyro to Joystick Deflection option: Drag Center Point. When enabled, moving the controller past its maximum deflection angle will drag the center point with it, so that movement back toward the center will immediately register.

• Added support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro.

• Analog Trigger Output is made available in the Trigger Mode select screen for better discoverability.

• Joystick Mode settings: Added "Response Axis Style" to "Stick Response Curve" options. The Response Curves can be applied in a "Per Axis" or "Circular" fashion. Previously, Joystick Mode only supported "Per Axis" response curves. Generally, Circular is recommended, and is now default. The option will only appear when relevant - when "Stick Response Curve" is not set to "Linear".

• Added toggle for Gyro "Smooth Fine Movements". This filter was necessary for older IMUs which demonstrated a significant amount of resting signal noise, but has become redundant due to the presence of other user tunable filters. It is defaulted to "Off" except in the case of PS4 DualShock controllers. Find it under Settings, Controller, "Calibration & Advanced Settings".

• Fixed changes to sliders on the Gyro calibration page not sticking.

• Fixed an issue with Steam Input API joystick actions not getting As Joystick options for Trackpad/Gyro.

• Fixed Hori Steam Controller Gyro behavior over Bluetooth.

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

General

• Added display of selected store tags to app filter/collection dialog.

• Reworked the Application Properties -> Betas UI.

• Fixed certain games using Steam DRM exiting unexpectedly, including Mafia II (Classic) and Football Manager 2012.

• Fixed missing registry key error when running Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead.

• Fixed Steam client crash when Astrill VPN is installed.

• Fixed crash on Windows when certain force feedback gamepad drivers are installed.

• Fixed Steam client hang when a Nacon PS4 Compact Controller is connected.

• Fixed a case where plugging in a controller could trigger a 'Part of this app has been blocked' dialog.

• Fixed error when connecting in multiplayer to Source SDK games.

Library

• Advanced filtering now supports filtering by language and accessibility features.

Friends & Chat

• Other members of public group chats that you are a member of can no longer send you direct messages by default.

• You can now toggle the ability for group chat members that you are not friends with to direct message you in the 'Permissions' section of each group chat's settings.

• Added a 'report' option to the right-click context menu on chat window tabs and profile names in the chat log. This is in addition to the existing 'report' option on chat messages.

Big Picture Mode

• When connecting a new controller, the glyphs in the footer will now update immediately instead of after the first input from the controller.

• Fixed incorrect controller glyph in library filter selection dialog and filter description.

Remote Play

• Fixed resolution being incorrect when streaming to macOS in fullscreen mode.

SteamVR

• Fixed some instances of Dashboard UI elements not appearing.

Steam Input

• Nintendo Switch 2 wired controller support has been re-enabled

• GameCube adapters in Wii-U mode are not enabled by default, since opening them is exclusive with other applications. You can launch Steam with [c]-enable-libusb-gamecube[/c] if you'd like to enable them.

• Improved handling of issues when a controller disconnects while the controller configurator is open.

• Added Gyro to Joystick Deflection option: Drag Center Point. When enabled, moving the controller past its maximum deflection angle will drag the center point with it, so that movement back toward the center will immediately register.

• Added support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro.

• Analog Trigger Output is made available in the Trigger Mode select screen for better discoverability.

• Joystick Mode settings: Added "Response Axis Style" to "Stick Response Curve" options. The Response Curves can be applied in a "Per Axis" or "Circular" fashion. Previously, Joystick Mode only supported "Per Axis" response curves. Generally, Circular is recommended, and is now default. The option will only appear when relevant - when "Stick Response Curve" is not set to "Linear".

• Added toggle for Gyro "Smooth Fine Movements". This filter was necessary for older IMUs which demonstrated a significant amount of resting signal noise, but has become redundant due to the presence of other user tunable filters. It is defaulted to "Off" except in the case of PS4 DualShock controllers. Find it under Settings, Controller, "Calibration & Advanced Settings".

• Fixed changes to sliders on the Gyro calibration page not sticking.

• Fixed an issue with Steam Input API joystick actions not getting As Joystick options for Trackpad/Gyro.

• Fixed Hori Steam Controller Gyro behavior over Bluetooth.

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

General

• Updated localizations.

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

General

• Updated localizations.

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

Library

• Advanced filtering now supports filtering by language and accessibility features

Steam Input

• Added toggle for Gyro "Smooth Fine Movements". This filter was necessary for older IMUs which demonstrated a significant amount of resting signal noise, but has become redundant due to the presence of other user tunable filters. It is defaulted to "Off" except in the case of PS4 DualShock controllers. Find it under Settings, Controller, "Calibration & Advanced Settings".

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

Library

• Library filters now supports filtering by language and accessibility features

Steam Input

• Added toggle for Gyro "Smooth Fine Movements". This filter was necessary for older IMUs which demonstrated a significant amount of resting signal noise, but has become redundant due to the presence of other user tunable filters. It is defaulted to "Off" except in the case of PS4 DualShock controllers. Find it under Settings, Controller, "Calibration & Advanced Settings".

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

General

• Fixed regression causing some Steam website links to open in an external browser.

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

General

• Fixed regression causing some Steam website links to open in an external browser.

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

General

• Fixed regression causing certain client popup browser windows failing to load.

Steam Input

• Analog Trigger Output is made available in the Trigger Mode select screen for better discoverability.

• Joystick Mode settings: Added "Response Axis Style" to "Stick Response Curve" options. The Response Curves can be applied in a "Per Axis" or "Circular" fashion. Previously, Joystick Mode only supported "Per Axis" response curves. Generally, Circular is recommended, and is now default. The option will only appear when relevant - when "Stick Response Curve" is not set to "Linear".

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

General

• Fixed regression causing certain client popup browser windows failing to load.

Steam Input

• Analog Trigger Output is made available in the Trigger Mode select screen for better discoverability.

• Joystick Mode settings: Added "Response Axis Style" to "Stick Response Curve" options. The Response Curves can be applied in a "Per Axis" or "Circular" fashion. Previously, Joystick Mode only supported "Per Axis" response curves. Generally, Circular is recommended, and is now default. The option will only appear when relevant - when "Stick Response Curve" is not set to "Linear".

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

General

• Fixed a case where plugging in a controller could trigger a 'Part of this app has been blocked' dialog.

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

General

• Fixed an error when trying to pair the SteamDeck devkit tool to a SteamDeck.

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

General

• Fixed Steam client hang when a Nacon PS4 Compact Controller is connected.

Friends & Chat

• You can now toggle the ability for group chat members that you are not friends with to direct message you in the 'Permissions' section of each group chat's settings.

Steam Input

• Added support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro.

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

General

• Fixed Steam client hang when a Nacon PS4 Compact Controller is connected.

Friends & Chat

• Added a 'report' option to the right-click context menu on chat window tabs and profile names in the chat log. This is in addition to the existing 'report' option on chat messages.

• You can now toggle the ability for group chat members that you are not friends with to direct message you in the 'Permissions' section of each group chat's settings.

Steam Input

• Added support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro in wireless mode.

Remote Play

• Fixed resolution being incorrect when streaming to macOS in fullscreen mode.

SteamVR

• Fixed some instances of Dashboard UI elements not appearing.

Today's Steam update launches an entirely new set of 12 Community Awards you can choose from to show your appreciation for the reviews, guides, forum posts, and other community content posted by folks in the community. This update also makes a few changes to how Community Awards work and how many Steam Points they cost. Read on for details.

(Need a primer on how Steam Community Awards work? See Community Awards instructions)

This update retires the set of awards that have been around since the beginning of the Community Awards program. We're replacing them with this fresh new set of 12 awards, lovingly illustrated and animated for maximum gratification when giving and receiving!

Just as before, you can purchase these awards using your Steam Points (earned by buying games), and use them in Steam Community to show your appreciation for things like user reviews, forum posts, guides, screenshots, artwork, Workshop mods, or even directly on your buddy's Steam profile. 

When we originally created Steam Community Awards, the idea was for them to not only look cool but to also grant a small number of Steam Points to the recipient, meaning they could be used as a tip of sorts for people who create and share amazing content with the Steam Community. However, we found that this encouraged and rewarded a narrow set of attention-grabbing content and didn't allow the focus to be as much on a broader pool of thoughtful, well-considered creative content. 

Because of this, we're refocusing the system: The Second Edition of Steam Community Awards won't transfer points. Instead, the goals of the system will be solely about conveying the appreciation of the viewer to the content creator, and as a signal to others that someone appreciated the piece of content.

Any pending point transfers will complete like normal, but new award applications will not convey points.

We've also made Community Awards all cost the same number of Steam Points, making it less confusing to choose an appropriate reaction. Now each Community Award costs 500 Steam Points.

The new Second Edition Community Awards will be included in the Awards Showcase that you can add to your Steam Profile. 

If you want to show off the fact that you are generous in your giving of awards, or how much appreciation you've received for the cool stuff you've created, the Community Awards showcase features both of those numbers. This number will include all awards given and received, whether they were First Edition or Second Edition.

To add this showcase to your profile, visit your Edit Profile page (https://steamcommunity.com/my/edit/info)

Q. I've got 3,141,592,653,589 Steam Points. What do I do with them all?

A. Show your appreciation for the fine content shared in the Steam Community by giving Community Awards. Each time you see a user review, forum post, guide, screenshot, artwork or other Steam community post, click the little AWARD icon and select a thematically-appropriate award to grant that content.

Or visit the Steam Points Shop and get cool items to deck out your Steam Community profile, get cool stickers and emoticons to spiff up your conversations, unlock new profile showcases, or level up the Seasonal Badge.

Q. Do Community Awards impact the sort order of content?

A. Nope. User generated content posted to Steam is typically ordered by how recent it is or by the number of helpful votes it has received. The number or type of Steam Community Awards applied to a piece of content does not cause that content to appear higher or lower on lists. Though we expect that a piece of content with a bunch of awards may be more likely to catch your eye, and thus may get more helpful ratings indirectly.

Q. What happened to my favorite Community Award?

A. The Second Edition set of Community Awards is intentionally a smaller set of awards, each one meaning something distinct from the others. This set is designed to make it quicker and easier to choose and keep the vibes positive.

The First Edition awards cannot be granted anymore.

Q. Is there a Second Edition badge?

A. First Edition series of Community Awards had two associated badges, the Community Contributor and Community Patron badges, which leveled up with each award given or received. These badges will remain on profiles that had granted or received First Edition Community Awards, but will not include Second Edition awards. If you are looking to count up the number of awards that you have given or received, you can find that count by visiting your Awards Summary page.

Steam Detective Fest is all about cracking cases, with detective games on sale all week long. From now through January 19th, snoop around for deals on games that have you investigating everything from mysterious ships to crimes of the 1970s.

Detective games aren't all the same, either: You'll find puzzle games, psychological thrillers, and Lovecraftian adventures among many, many more.

Pull out your magnifying glass and search for deals: Steam's Detective Fest is on now through January 19th!

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

• Added ntsync driver

Non-Deck

• Enabled polkit for the InputPlumber dbus interface and resolved a potential race condition for the InputPlumber interface, addressing CVE-2025-66005 and CVE-2025-14338

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

General

• Fixed a case where the 'Format SD Card' would remain greyed out after a microsd card is inserted.

• Fixed incorrect controller glyph in library filter selection dialog and filter description.

• When connecting a new controller, the glyphs in the footer will now update immediately instead of after the first input from the controller

• Reworked the Application Properties -> Betas UI

Desktop Mode

• Added display of selected store tags to app filter/collection dialog.

Steam Input

• Improved handling of issues when a controller disconnects while the controller configurator is open

• Fixed changes to sliders on the Gyro calibration page not sticking

• Fixed an issue with Steam Input API joystick actions not getting As Joystick options for Trackpad/Gyro

• Added Gyro to Joystick Deflection option: Drag Center Point. When enabled, moving the controller past its maximum deflection angle will drag the center point with it, so that movement back toward the center will immediately register.

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

General

• Added display of selected store tags to app filter/collection dialog.

• Reworked the Application Properties -> Betas UI

• Fixed crash on Windows when certain force feedback gamepad drivers are installed.

Big Picture Mode

• Fixed incorrect controller glyph in library filter selection dialog and filter description.

• When connecting a new controller, the glyphs in the footer will now update immediately instead of after the first input from the controller

Steam Input

• Improved handling of issues when a controller disconnects while the controller configurator is open

• Fixed changes to sliders on the Gyro calibration page not sticking

• Fixed an issue with Steam Input API joystick actions not getting As Joystick options for Trackpad/Gyro

• Added Gyro to Joystick Deflection option: Drag Center Point. When enabled, moving the controller past its maximum deflection angle will drag the center point with it, so that movement back toward the center will immediately register.

SteamOS 3.7.19 has just been released for all users with the following changes previously in Beta:

General

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

• 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

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

General

• Fixed missing registry key error when running Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead.

• Fixed Steam client crash when Astrill VPN is installed.

Windows 64-bit

• Fixed error when connecting in multiplayer to Source SDK games.

Steam Input

• Nintendo Switch 2 wired controller support has been re-enabled

• GameCube adapters in Wii-U mode are not enabled by default, since opening them is exclusive with other applications. You can launch Steam with [c]-enable-libusb-gamecube[/c] if you'd like to enable them.

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

General

• Fixed missing registry key error when running Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead.

Steam Input

• Nintendo Switch 2 wired controller support has been re-enabled.

What a year! With 2025 coming to a close, it's time to unveil some awesome lists showing the unique ways players enjoyed gaming on Steam.

From most-played to top new releases and more, check out Steam's Best of 2025 lists! You'll find notes at the bottom of each list explaining the criteria that went into forming and organizing them.

Happy Holidays and here's to more gaming fun in 2026 and beyond!

-The Steam Team

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

Note: This update was re-released December 28th to fix a Steam client crash on macOS and Linux when playing some games.

Steam Input

• Add launch option to conditionally enable Nintendo Switch 2 and GameCube adapter support. To use, launch Steam with the -enablepro2 option.

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

Note: This update was re-released December 28th to fix a Steam client crash when playing some games.

General

• Fixed apps not showing in Add Non-Steam Game dialog after browsing for them.

• Fixed Windows games intermittently not showing as installable on when a valid Proton mapping is selected.

• Fixed certain games using Steam DRM exiting unexpectedly, including Mafia II and Football Manager 2012.

Steam Input

• Temporarily disabled support of Nintendo Switch 2 and GameCube adapters in native mode to address reports of crashing with other controllers.

• Fixed controller configurations showing up blank when the "Enabled Guide Button Chords" option is disabled.