Steam Deck News

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.

• Fixed issue with Cloud Sync conflict dialog not working properly
  
• Fixed the main menu and the quick access menu having incorrect dimensions on some displays
  
• Moved external display safe mode toggle to Settings > Display
  

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels. You can opt into this in Settings > System > Steam Update Channel.

• Fix a crash launching 32-bit Vulkan titles (including DXVK SteamPlay)
  

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.

• Improved login times for users with large libraries
  
• Fixed links to store/discussions/etc in the Library
  
• Fixed crash when trying to view emojis in virtual keyboard in desktop mode
  
• Fixed improper DPI scaling on initial load
  
• Decreased load time of virtual keyboard and standalone controller configurator in desktop mode after the first time
  
• Properly resize virtual keyboard in desktop mode
  
• Streamlined joining a voice chat in groups without multiple voice chat channels. The footer button will now directly join or create a temporary channel rather than go to the voice chat management dialog
  

Today’s Steam Deck Client Beta update includes a Steam Deck component lookup view.

• You can opt into the Beta via Settings > System > Steam Update Channel.
  
• The new component lookup view can be accessed in Settings > System > Model/Serial Numbers button (under the Hardware header)

With this new component lookup view, you’ll be able to see the model and manufacturer of major components in your Steam Deck, (without having to crack it open). We are making this information available to provide further clarity and transparency about the components and their sources for your specific Steam Deck, as it’s something we’ve seen customers are interested in. This information will also be useful for customers who are looking to repair or replace components via iFixit – in certain cases (like thumbsticks) you will want to know which specific part to get for repair / replacement.

This component list is a snapshot of the parts that went into your specific Steam Deck when it was assembled at our manufacturing facilities. Any updates / swaps / repairs that happened after the customer receives their Steam Deck will not be reflected in this view.

A quick note on the fan component: Earlier in the year we investigated reports about fan noise, and rolled in an engineered foam solution on the Steam Deck backplate to reduce noise. This noise mitigation solution is now being applied to both models of fans used in Steam Deck (Delta and Huaying), and both fan models are still in use and being shipped out to customers today.

That's all for today, more news soon!