Steam Deck Client Beta: January 5th
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 > Steam Update Channel.
General
New Big Picture Mode
Steam Input
Linux
General
- Fixed reboot loop when failing to update a broken Steam install
- Changed selected launch option reminder to show three times per user instead of continuing to show every time the user returns to the game details.
- Fixed issues w/ digital navigation getting stuck on text boxes when using a physical keyboard
New Big Picture Mode
- Fixed issue viewing the hardware survey web page after submitting results
- Added option to turn off controllers when exiting BPM
- Implemented Steam Controller dongle pairing
- Added controller setting dropdown for controller idle turn off timeout
- Prevented launch option reminder from appearing on top of other UI while a game is launching
- UI Digital Navigation Key Repeats are faster
Steam Input
- Added support for the ThrustMaster eSwap PRO Controller Xbox
- Fixed long delay at startup when Razer keyboards are connected
- Show controller settings in app properties game for non-Steam games
- Fixed crash with games that use "Windows Gaming Input"
- Gyro Calibration Rework: Calibration Calculates an anti-drift value as normal, but also records Gyro and Accelerometer noise while stationary, so that Auto Calibration (toggle) is more discerning
Linux
- Fix instances of Steam freezing or crashing in desktop mode.
- Fix closing non-steam shortcuts via the overlay when two or more are running.