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Steam Deck Beta Client Update: January 26th

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

General
  • Improved performance when adding/removing multiple games to/from Family View in the library.


Desktop Mode
  • Fixed overlay notes window controls scrolling off the top and new note/delete note buttons not being visible.

Steam Deck Beta Client Update: January 24th

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

General
  • Triggering a Factory Reset will now install a clean version of the OS in addition to deleting user data if the OS image has been modified.
  • When marking a game as private, DLC for the game will also be marked as private.
  • Privacy settings for individual DLC can now be managed from the game's properties, under the privacy tab.
  • Corrected height of low battery notification


Chat
  • Fixed a case where group chats could get stuck on "Requesting Group Chat Information" after reconnecting to Steam


Desktop Mode
  • Fixed maximize/restore button and window resize grip not updating properly.
  • Fixed "My Games" collection also including games borrowed from other users.
  • Fixed opacity of play bar on game details pages.


Steam Input
  • Added a setting for the player LED for DualSense controllers

Steam Deck Beta Client Update: January 19th

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

General
  • Fixed drag and drop not working in Downloads view.


Desktop Mode
  • Fixed mouse cursor jumping when some browser windows are closed or hidden.


Remote Play
  • Fixed missing performance graph while streaming

Steam Deck Beta Client Update: January 18th

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

General
  • Updated embedded Chromium build in Steam to 109.0.5414.120
  • Updated the quick access performance menu with descriptions for each setting, including how they affect the system and the expected power/performance/visual quality tradeoffs.
  • Fixed a case where the sdcard was set as the default install location on reboot.
  • Fixed a case where the network status icon would fail to render for virtual networks.
  • Fixed store button on main menu remaining disabled in Family View even if store permissions were granted to the account.


Steam Input
  • Fixed occasionally creating an extra virtual controller that is non-responsive