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

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

• Fixed a regression causing a client crash on macOS and Linux.

• Fixed a regression in the Windows 64-bit client accessing registry keys.

Windows 64-bit

• Fixed regression triggering repeated prompts for administrator permissions when launching certain games.

Friends & Chat

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

Remote Play

• Fixed being unable to move the mouse to another monitor when using touch controls on the Steam Link app.

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

Note: This update was re-released to fix a regression causing a client crash.

General

• On the Bluetooth settings screen, we will now detect and notify the player when trying to pair/connect an Xbox controller with older firmware versions that cannot properly connect to Steam Deck. To fix these issues you must connect the controller to a Windows PC and update the firmware via the Xbox Accessories App.

Accessibility

• Moved the Screen Reader's "Stop Talking" button to X so that external gamepads can still open the Quick Access Menu with Guide button + their equivalent of A button

Friends & Chat

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

Remote Play

• Fixed being unable to move the mouse to another monitor when using touch controls on the Steam Link app.