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Steam Deck Client Update: Display-Off Downloads

[p]We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable channel.[/p][p][/p][p]Note: This update was re-released November 18th and November 21st with the following additional changes:[/p]
  • [p]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.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed some client and overlay popups not saving position when moved.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed intermittent Steam client reload after entering payment details in Steam store checkout[/p]
[p][/p][p]Display-Off Low Power Downloads[/p]
  • [p]Added a new feature, allowing Steam Deck to complete all active downloads in a new display-off low-power mode before going to sleep.[/p]
  • [p]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.[/p]
  • [p]Learn more about this feature at our blog post here.[/p]
[p]General[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a case where certain collections would become unavailable to user after reinstalling Steam or installing Steam on a new machine.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a case where a launch dialog could appear for a game that was blocked by parental controls.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed alerts not showing up on Steam web pages that appear on Steam Deck.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed the network icon on the header showing the wrong state during startup.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed the Quick Access Menu alignment when in game.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed hidden games showing in All and Library tabs. They now appear in their own tab if applicable.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where controls could lock up for several seconds after resume or on regaining a connection to Steam servers.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed some titles launching with incorrect Steam Play settings when installed right after purchase.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a case where bluetooth devices wouldn't show up as available to pair when toggling bluetooth on.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed SteamOS updates failing to respect HTTP proxy configuration.[/p]
[p]Accessibility[/p]
  • [p]Improved high contrast support in the settings dialog.[/p]
[p]Friends & Chat[/p]
  • [p]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.[/p]
  • [p]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.[/p]
[p]Steam Input[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue with gyro sensitivity introduced in the previous beta release.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue with PS5 controller gyro over BT, and improved Nintendo controllers' gyro stability generally.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed swapping modes between left and right hand sources breaking bindings for mode-shifts.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed the guide button opening the overlay when the guide button is disabled in controller settings.[/p]
  • [p]Added support for the latest GameInput release.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where PlayStation controller light bar settings did not stick when exiting the controller calibration page.[/p]
  • [p]Added support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller.[/p]
[p]Remote Play[/p]
  • [p]Added a "Connect" button to Remote Play settings for streaming the remote desktop.[/p]
  • [p]Don't switch to Big Picture when streaming to Steam Deck.[/p]
[p]Remote Play Together[/p]
  • [p]Fixed enabling and disabling player input in the Remote Play Together dialog.[/p]
  • [p]Input enable settings are persistent and are saved per-game.[/p]
  • [p]Improved mouse cursor sharing between players, with the local player having priority.[/p]
[p]Game Recording[/p]
  • [p]Fixed timeline markers sometimes not appearing when viewing recordings outside of a game or after deleting a user created marker.[/p]
[p]Desktop Mode[/p]
  • [p]Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved.[/p]