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.

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

General

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

Linux

• 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.

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.