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Steam Deck OS Preview Update: Slightly More Evil

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Preview channel, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > Steam Update Channel.

  • Fixed a preview channel regression preventing Resident Evil 4 from launching

Steam Deck Beta Client Update - November 21st

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Preview channel and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

Steam Input
  • Fixed controllers being treated as Xbox One controllers by default when defining their layout
  • Fixed the L3/R3 buttons not being detected for some third party PS3 controllers
  • Added Left and Right Stick Deflection as an option for Gyro Activation Buttons. Stick deflection is no longer considered a part of "Touch" (Cap Sense) on SteamDeck.


Remote Play
  • Fixed getting the wrong personalization (colors, etc.) for streaming PS4 controllers
  • Fixed streaming Bluetooth controllers not turning off

Steam Deck Beta Client Update - November 18th

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Preview channel and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

Desktop Mode:
  • Fixed display of the Update News and other popup dialogs w/ GPU accelerated rendering disabled
Steam Input:
  • Fixed a case where switching Virtual Menus w/ an action set, layer, or modeshift could cause them to stop working
  • Fixed an issue introduced in a recent update to the old Big Picture configurator causing the names of new virtual menu bindings to be displayed incorrectly
  • Fixed the L3 and R3 buttons not working on some third party PS3 controllers