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Today, we're excited to take you on a journey to another destination coming to the upcoming Isle of Ireland DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 - the county town of Cavan!
Located in the heart of Ireland's lakeland region, Cavan is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling green landscapes, and rich agricultural heritage. As our map team continues to recreate the unique atmosphere of Ireland, we knew this important regional hub deserved its place on the road network of the Isle of Ireland DLC.
While exploring the area, keen-eyed drivers may spot a stone wall or even a rugby field, well-known local landmarks that help bring even more regional identity to the town and its surroundings. Combined with carefully crafted roads, vegetation, and architecture, these details help create a location that feels true to its real-world counterpart.
Of course, no town in Euro Truck Simulator 2 would be complete without plenty of opportunities for work. In Cavan, truckers will be able to deliver cargo to several industries that play an important role in the local economy.
One of the key destinations is a local oil supplier, serving businesses and communities across the region. Whether you're hauling fuel products or supporting regional logistics, this depot offers an important link in the supply chain.
Drivers looking for refrigerated or packaged cargo will also find work at a food distribution depot. Acting as a hub for incoming and outgoing goods, this facility ensures products reach stores and customers throughout the island.
In addition, a supermarket depot provides another busy destination for deliveries. From everyday consumer goods to fresh produce, truckers will have a variety of cargoes to transport while helping keep shelves stocked across the region.
Our teams have worked hard to capture the atmosphere of this charming Irish town, from its characteristic rural surroundings to its industrial areas and landmarks. We hope that Cavan will become a memorable stop on your journeys across the Isle of Ireland.
We look forward to sharing more previews from the Isle of Ireland DLC in the future. If you're excited to discover, explore, and travel across the Isle of Ireland, be sure to add this upcoming map expansion to your Steam Wishlist!
Don't forget to follow us on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok, and YouTube, or sign up for our newsletter for all the latest news. Until next time, keep those wheels turning, and happy haulin'!
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:
Homescreen - Big Picture Mode
Added a new 'Big Art Mode' option for the home screen. This can be enabled in Settings > Home.
Added Personal Calendar to the Recommended tab on the home screen
[carousel][/carousel]Screensaver - Big Picture Mode
Added a new screensaver feature, accessible in Settings > Customization. There are two screensavers available:
The default is a game art slideshow that can be configured to show artwork from recently played games and your recent in-game screenshots.
A retro inspired bouncing logo screensaver
Big Picture mode can also load custom screensavers. Similar to startup movies, they can be placed in the config\\uioverrides\\screensavers directory in your Steam install directory (e.g. C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Steam or ~/.steam/root). You can use the bouncing logo screensaver (in the steamui\\screensavers directory) as an example to get started.
[carousel][/carousel]General
Improved Steam Client startup performance
Fixed a case where after server maintenance some users might fail to auto-reconnect to Steam
Fixed bug where being prompted to refresh credentials more than once could trigger an immediate restart
On Windows, using the systray menu to exit while the Steam window is minimized will no longer flash the window visible briefly
Dialogs that appear for serious error conditions now stay above the main window
Game Recording
Fixed some cases where playback would jump to an unexpected point in the timeline when reaching the end of a play session or clip
Decreased performance impact of game recording for some D3D12 games on Windows
In-Game Overlay
Fixed frame rate hitches in D3D11 and D3D12 games when taking screenshots on Windows
Fixed rendering the overlay and using other overlay related features (screenshots, game recording, etc.) in Vulkan games that create multiple windows.
Big Picture Mode
Added explicit warning text to power menu confirmation dialogs when proceeding will shut down an active game
Updated default artwork when an app does not have library or hero artwork
Reorganized the idle timer settings when on battery and AC power
Steam Input
Improved CPU performance at runtime and in configuration loading
Added information about which configurations are compatible in the configurator browser when using a game that requires Steam Input API
Fixed the controller support widget showing "This game doesn't support controllers" for unreleased games that don't have controller support information yet
Fixed controllers not using the desktop configuration on the desktop UI login window
Added the missing settings for adjusting emulated joystick adaptive centering on trackpad
Linux
Improved download speeds on high latency connections.
The "Select compatibility tool" dropdown is now always visible.
The recommended compatibility tool, or steam runtime for native games, now shows at the top of the list as the "Default" option.
Compatibility tool aliases, e.g. "Proton Stable", can now be selected from this dropdown.
The SteamOS compatibility dialogs will now show in desktopUI when installing games not verified for that HW
On Desktop Linux we will now show the SteamOS unsupported dialog when installing games that are known to not work with Proton
Improve distro information collection for hardware survey, preferring data from /etc/os-release.
SteamRT3 Experimental Beta
Fixed "Add a Non-Steam Game" showing an invalid list of applications.
Fixed the "Run Steam when my computer starts" toggle.
Remote Play
A PIN is no longer required to download an app to a remote device. A PIN is still required to Install and Stream from a remote device.
Adding Download Complete notification for a remote download if you initiated the download on your current device.
We have just shipped an updated Steam Client to the Preview/Beta channel.
Home Screen
Added a new 'Big Art Mode' option for the home screen. This can be enabled in Settings > Home.
Added Personal Calendar to the Recommended tab on the home screen
[carousel][/carousel]Screensavers
Added a new screensaver feature, accessible in Settings > Customization. There are two screensavers available:
The default is a game art slideshow that can be configured to show artwork from recently played games and your recent in-game screenshots.
A retro inspired bouncing logo screensaver
Custom screensavers are also supported. Similar to startup movies, they can be placed in directories at ~/.steam/root/config/uioverrides/screensavers/. You can use the bouncing logo screensaver (in the steamui/screensavers directory) as an example to get started.
[carousel][/carousel]General
Added notification about the current user when waking from sleep, if there have been multiple recent users. The notification can be activated to switch users and dismisses immediately on any other input. This notification can be toggled from the Notification Settings.
Added confirmation step to "exit VR" and "switch to desktop mode" power menu actions, and removed it from "sleep".
Added explicit warning text to power menu confirmation dialogs when proceeding will shut down an active game.
Added confirmation dialog/user switching ability when waking from sleep would require kicking an active session elsewhere.
The SteamOS compatibility dialogs will now show in desktop mode when installing games not verified for that HW.
The 'System Report' dialog is now more responsive when displaying and uploading the gathered system report.
Added "Default to Desktop Mode" toggle to System settings.
Fixed a case where Windows games would show as 'Not Compatible' in the library view until a manual Proton version was selected for this app.
Improved download speeds on high latency connections.
The "Select compatibility tool" dropdown is now always visible.
The recommended compatibility tool, or steam runtime for native games, now shows at the top of the list as the "Default" option.
Compatibility tool aliases, e.g. "Proton Stable", can now be selected from this dropdown.
Updated default artwork when an app does not have library or hero artwork.
Reorganized the idle timer settings when on battery and AC power
Pressing the controller's system button will request the TV to switch to the Steam Machine as the active source (the connected TV must support HDMI CEC)
Game Recording
Fixed some cases where playback would jump to an unexpected point in the timeline when reaching the end of a play session or clip
Decreased performance impact of game recording for some D3D12 games on Windows
Steam Input
Improved CPU performance at runtime and in configuration loading
Added information about which configurations are compatible in the configurator browser when using a game that requires Steam Input API
Fixed the controller support widget showing "This game doesn't support controllers" for unreleased games that don't have controller support information yet
Fixed controllers not using the desktop configuration on the desktop UI login window
Added the missing settings for adjusting emulated joystick adaptive centering on trackpad
SteamRT3 Experimental Beta
Fixed the Performance Overlay slider.
Fixed "Add a Non-Steam Game" showing an invalid list of applications.
Fixed the "Run Steam when my computer starts" toggle.
Remote Play
A PIN is no longer required to download an app to a remote device. A PIN is still required to Install and Stream from a remote device.
Adding Download Complete notification for a remote download if you initiated the download on your current device.
In-Game Overlay
Fixed frame rate hitches in D3D11 and D3D12 games when taking screenshots on Windows
Fixed rendering the overlay and using other overlay related features (screenshots, game recording, etc.) in Vulkan games that create multiple windows.
Today, we're heading to Bristol, a historic city in the south-west of England known for its harbour, maritime & industrial heritage and iconic landmarks.
We’re excited to bring Bristol to life as a brand new city in our UK Rework project for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Our talented map and asset teams have been working hard to recreate its distinctive character, landmarks and industries for players to discover. So, what can you expect to find? Let us show you!
Today, we're excited to take you to Whistler, one of British Columbia's most famous mountain destinations, coming to our upcoming British Columbia DLC for American Truck Simulator!
Located along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway north of Vancouver, this vibrant resort town is surrounded by towering peaks, dense forests, and breathtaking alpine landscapes that make every journey through the region unforgettable.
Whistler is world-famous for its outdoor recreation and winter sports, attracting visitors from around the globe year-round. Nestled among the towering peaks of British Columbia's Coast Mountains, it gained international recognition as a host community during the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. Today, the area is renowned for its expansive ski terrain, scenic hiking trails, and impressive network of gondolas and cable cars, which provide breathtaking views of the rugged mountain landscape that surrounds the town.
Our map team has worked hard to capture the unique atmosphere of Whistler, from its distinctive mountain-town architecture to the spectacular scenery that surrounds it. Whether you're delivering supplies to local businesses or simply passing through on your way across British Columbia, this town offers plenty to admire from behind the wheel.
With stunning views around every corner and a rich history tied to one of Canada's most memorable sporting events, Whistler is sure to become a favourite stop for many virtual truckers exploring the British Columbia DLC.
If you're excited to hit the roads of Canada's westernmost mainland province, don't forget to add the British Columbia DLC to your Steam Wishlist! Also, be sure to follow us on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, and YouTube, or sign up for our newsletter so you don't miss any future updates. Until next time, keep on truckin'!
Welcome to the capital city of the Mount Rushmore State, Pierre! In today's blog, we will be sharing a preview of our version of this beautiful town and its sister city, Fort Pierre, which are eagerly waiting to welcome their first truckers with the imminent release of the South Dakota DLC.
While being a relatively small town with just around 14,000 residents, Pierre is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Welcoming nearly 3 million visitors each year, it is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering world-class fishing, scenic trails, and endless opportunities for water recreation. This is made possible by its location along the banks of the Missouri River, set between Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe, both created by dams.
But it's not just outdoor activities that draw visitors to Pierre. The city is also home to plenty of stunning historic landmarks, some of which we have recreated in our map. One of them is the South Dakota State Capitol Building, constructed in 1910. Keep an eye out for this architectural gem when driving through the city, as it can be spotted from a distance.
When arriving to the Pierre area from the south, you'll first pass through Fort Pierre, the oldest established settlement in the state, dating back more than 200 years. Here, you'll be able to spot a school building featuring a beautiful bison mural, as well as Fort Volunteer, a fort built to honor the volunteers who came to help during the 2011 flood.
Across from it, you'll find the courthouse with its stone monument featuring another bison. Further down the road, you'll also be able to spot the Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center Museum up on the hill, which is a multipurpose conference center and historical museum dedicated to the legendary sport of South Dakota rodeo.
Then, crossing the Missouri River over a newly built bridge, you'll be greeted by the "Welcome to Pierre" sign, followed by the Discovery Center building, an interactive, hands-on science museum for families and children.
And if you are driving to Pierre not just for sightseeing, but also to pick up a job, there are also plenty of industries that will need your help transporting their products, such as the shopping center, landscape supplies, and roadwork depots. We have also included the Pierre Airport on the outskirts of the city into the map, where you will be able to deliver cargo to and from. On the other side of the river in Fort Pierre, you will find a local truck dealer, livestock auction, mining machinery service, and truck stop depot.
We hope you are looking forward to exploring the wonderful capital of the Mount Rushmore State. If you do, make sure to add the South Dakota DLC to your Steam wishlist!
Don't forget to follow us on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube for all the latest news from this map expansion and other American Truck Simulator content, or sign up for our newsletter to stay informed. Until next time, we will see you on the road!
From the 14th to the 20th of September, members of our team will once again be heading to Hannover, Germany, for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, one of the world's leading events for logistics, commercial vehicles, and the transport industry.
Having attended IAA in previous years, we’re excited to return in 2026 and meet with many of our friends and partners from across the automotive industry. We’ll also be working alongside a few of our valued partners to bring our truck simulation experience to the DAF Trucks, MAN and Scania booths throughout the event!
We have just shipped an updated Steam Client to the Preview/Beta channel.
General
Fixed a case where the steamwebhelper process could experience high CPU usage when certain events were shown in the library tab.
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:
General
Fixed a case where the steamwebhelper process could experience high CPU usage when certain events were shown in the library tab.
Log in
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The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:
General
Fixed a case where the steamwebhelper process could experience high CPU usage when certain events were shown in the library tab.
We have just shipped an updated Steam Client to the Preview/Beta channel.
General
Fixed a case where the steamwebhelper process could experience high CPU usage when certain events were shown in the library tab.
Recently, we shared a blog with details about our Ireland research trip, where members of our Map team, QA team, and our Road Specialist travelled across the Emerald Isle to gather important references, take photos, and experience the roads and locations that will help us recreate our upcoming Isle of Ireland DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2.
We're happy to announce that the Open Beta for the 1.61 update for Euro Truck Simulator 2 is now available for players to try out and test. If you choose to participate, we'd greatly appreciate any feedback, bug reports, or issues you encounter being shared in the appropriate section of our official forums.
Vehicles
So enjoy all the new additions, but please remember: It's only an open beta, not a stable public version - so you may encounter bugs, instability, or crashes. It's completely okay if you want to wait for the final release. But if you're interested in helping us to get there faster, we'd appreciate all of your feedback on our forum and your bug reports in the dedicated section.
Please check our modding wiki to get details pertaining to mods for the game.
If you wish to participate in this Open Beta, you can find this version in the Experimental Beta branch on Steam. The way to access it is as follows: Steam client → LIBRARY → right-click on Euro Truck Simulator 2 → Properties → Betas tab → Beta Participation drop-down menu → public_beta. No password is required. Sometimes you will have to restart your Steam client to see the correct branch name there.
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:
Remote Play
Fixed Steam streaming client failing to launch on Windows 10.
The wait is almost over, truckers! The time has come to mark your calendars and get ready to explore the rugged landscapes, wide-open roads, and unique sights of the Mount Rushmore State. We’re excited to officially reveal that the...
To celebrate this milestone, we’re also happy to share the official South Dakota DLC trailer on our YouTube channel. This new video offers a glimpse at the scenery and experiences awaiting you!
So, sit back, turn up the volume, and take a look at the trailer below!
As we approach release, our teams are putting the finishing touches on the DLC and making sure everything is ready for its big debut.
South Dakota offers plenty of variety for truckers to discover. You’ll travel through the vast Great Plains, pass through the stunning Badlands, and explore the rugged rock formations of the Black Hills while encountering iconic landmarks along the way, including the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the waterfalls of Sioux Falls, the Dignity of Earth and Sky statue overlooking the Missouri River, the Corn Palace, Hot Springs, and many more.
From busy cities and industrial areas to smaller settlements and scenic stretches of highway, every route brings something different to your journey, with plenty of new ground to cover.
If you haven’t already, be sure to add the South Dakota DLC to your Steam wishlist. It’s a great way to support the project and ensures you’ll be notified when the DLC becomes available.
We’re incredibly excited to finally share the release date and trailer with you, and we can’t wait to see you hitting the roads of South Dakota for yourselves. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm throughout the development of this DLC.
Remember to follow us on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok, and YouTube for all the latest news, or sign up for our newsletter to stay informed. Until the release day, keep those wheels turning, and we’ll see you on the road!
We have just shipped an updated Steam Client update to the Stable channel.
Note: This client was re-released September 6th with the following additional changes:
Fixed a case where the steamwebhelper process could experience high CPU usage when certain events were shown in the library tab.
General
Allow changing account while a game is running. In this case, the change account dialog shows a warning that proceeding will close active games.
Added "Ask which account to use on startup" toggle to startup account chooser.
Eliminated "change account" confirmation dialog in most cases. Changing account while Steam is running now brings up the account chooser directly, then restarts as the chosen account.
Steam shutdown now waits for just-exited games to finish cloud sync.
In the Web Browser, the left trackpad of Steam Deck/Steam Controller is now bound to scroll wheel for navigating non-Steam websites.
Fixed issues where some Steam Workshop items were not being updated properly.
Fixed requesting a PIN reset while signed in as a different account restarting with the wrong account signed in.
Fixed a bug where a single pixel line would sometimes appear above the header on the home screen.
Fixed a issue where sometimes uninstalling a game would not remove it from the download queue.
Fixed a crash when suspending/resuming a device after a controller disconnected.
Desktop Mode
Fixed some keys not typing properly in Steam Overlay.
Friends & Chat
Chat messages with suspicious content will now be flagged in group chats. You can report the messages, block the sender, or dismiss the warning by activating the notice.
Steam Input
Make controller configurations that are shared with other devices or unique to a device more clear in the configurator UI and add an option to split Steam Controller configurations so they are no longer shared with Steam Deck.
Remote Play
Improved video color range.
Added support for HDR streaming on Steam Deck OLED.
Added support for AV1 video streaming when using the experimental SteamRT3 Steam Client.
Fixed a case where streaming could show a black window.
Fixed a bug where Remote Devices with Remote Play enabled weren't showing as Streamable.
Fixed video frame being clipped when desktop scaling is enabled.
Fixed framerate drop when using the unlimited bandwidth option when streaming from Steam Deck or Steam Machine.
A new Steam Client update has been released and will be automatically downloaded.
Note: This client was re-released September 6th with the following additional changes:
Fixed a case where the steamwebhelper process could experience high CPU usage when certain events were shown in the library tab.
Fixed Steam streaming client failing to launch on Windows 10.
General
Allow changing account while a game is running. In this case, the change account dialog shows a warning that proceeding will close active games.
Added "Ask which account to use on startup" toggle to startup account chooser.
Eliminated "change account" confirmation dialog in most cases. Changing account while Steam is running now brings up the account chooser directly, then restarts as the chosen account.
Steam shutdown now waits for just-exited games to finish cloud sync.
Fixed issues where some Steam Workshop items were not being updated properly.
Fixed game server browser filtering out multiple servers being hosted from a single public IP.
Fixed an issue where sometimes uninstalling a game would not remove it from the download queue
Friends & Chat
Chat messages with suspicious content will now be flagged in group chats. You can report the messages, block the sender, or dismiss the warning by clicking the notice.
Big Picture Mode
In the Web Browser, the left trackpad of Steam Deck/Steam Controller is now bound to scroll wheel for navigating non-Steam websites.
Fixed a bug where a single pixel line would sometimes appear above the header on the home screen.
Remote Play
Improved video color range on all platforms.
Added support for HDR streaming on Steam Deck OLED.
Fixed a case where streaming could show a black window.
Fixed a bug where Remote Devices with Remote Play enabled weren't showing as Streamable.
Fixed video frame being clipped when using pipewire capture with desktop scaling on Wayland.
Fixed framerate drop when using the unlimited bandwidth option with VA-API encoding on Linux.
Steam Input
Make controller configurations that are shared with other devices or unique to a device more clear in the configurator UI and add an option to split Steam Controller configurations so they are no longer shared with Steam Deck.
Linux
Fixed some keys not typing properly in Steam Overlay when in Big Picture Mode.
Fixed a crash when suspending/resuming a device after a controller disconnected.
We’re excited to share that the 1.61 Open Beta for American Truck Simulator is now available for players to try out. If you decide to join the beta, we’d really appreciate it if you report any bugs or issues you encounter in the appropriate section of our official forums.
Your feedback plays a huge role in helping us improve the game, and we truly value the time and effort you put into testing these new features and changes.
We'd also like to thank everyone who participated in the 1.61 Experimental Beta, especially those who shared their thoughts on the Multi-Function Display (MFD) and the In-Game Menu. These additions will be introduced in a future update, giving us more time to refine and polish these features and ensure they deliver the best possible experience when they are ready.
Now, let’s dive into what you can expect in the 1.61 Open Beta update:
Proximity Exploration
In the 1.61 update, we are introducing a new feature designed to assist players with exploring the world map and discovering more along their journey. Introducing Proximity Exploration, a new quality-of-life feature that makes map discovery a little more intuitive, while still keeping the enjoyment of exploring the world for yourself.
When enabled, Proximity Exploration automatically reveals a small area around your vehicle as you travel. This means you will no longer need to drive over every tiny section of road to mark it as explored, which should be especially useful for those of you chasing that elusive 100% map discovery! It can also help reveal nearby accessible roads and areas around locations such as rest stops, toll gates, border crossings, gas stations, and other places where multiple road segments may sit closely together.
And don't worry, secret roads will still have secrets to uncover! Proximity Exploration can reveal the first segment of a secret road when you get close enough, giving you a small hint that there might be somewhere new to explore. From there, however, the rest is up to you, as the remaining route will only be discovered by actually driving along it.
Whether you use Proximity Exploration to help hunt down those final percentages or simply make exploring the map a little smoother, the choice is yours!
Improved Material SystemThe Improved Material System significantly improves the lighting and visual quality of vehicle interiors in selected trucks. Its main focus is to enhance how interior materials react to light, which results in a more readable, detailed, and visually pleasing cabin environment.
One of the most significant changes was a redesign of the materials used in vehicle interiors. As a result, it makes differences between materials such as leather, fabric, plastic, and metal far more apparent, even in low-light conditions. The new solution uses multiple variants of dynamic cubemaps, allowing all materials to reflect their surroundings more naturally and respond to ambient light in a more realistic way.
The entire system was designed from the start with the interiors of trucks in both games in mind, so the base games and their existing fleets will gradually benefit from these improvements as well. In this update, we're excited to bring the Improved Material System to the International LT and International LoneStar.
With future updates, we will gradually add this technology for other trucks across both games. You can read more about this feature here.
Map Changes for Road Trip
With the upcoming Road Trip project, our map and asset teams have also been preparing the world of American Truck Simulator for a new way to explore the roads. While many of these changes are happening behind the scenes, they help lay the groundwork for future features and ensure the map is ready for the journey ahead.
We have implemented inactive Tourist Boards across several states, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and the upcoming South Dakota DLC. These Tourist Boards will remain unavailable until the Road Trip project is released, but they are already in place and ready for the future. Alongside these additions, we have also applied various small visual improvements and polish updates to selected areas across the map.
As part of these preparations, we have also added a number of new gas stations across the map. These locations will not only serve truck drivers but will also become available for cars when the Road Trip project releases, giving players more places to stop and refuel during their travels.
These changes are just a small part of the preparation work being done behind the scenes, helping us make sure the American Truck Simulator world is ready for new adventures on the road.
New Cargoes
We are also introducing new cargo options and improving the visuals of some existing ones. Players can now transport new types of freight, including Seed Containers, Trailers, and Truss, adding more variety to their hauling jobs across America.
Alongside these additions, we also updated existing Rails cargo with a brand-new model and improved textures. These changes help bring more detail and visual quality to the cargo you see on the road, making each delivery feel even more realistic.
Changelog:
Vehicles
Visual
Enjoy all the new additions, but please remember: It's only an open beta, not a stable public version, so you may encounter bugs, instability, or crashes. It's completely okay if you want to wait for the final release. But if you're interested in helping us to get there faster, we'd appreciate all of your feedback on our forum and your bug reports in the dedicated section.
Please check our modding wiki to get details pertaining to mods for the game.
If you wish to participate in this Open Beta, you can find this version in the Experimental Beta branch on Steam. The way to access it is as follows: Steam client → LIBRARY → right-click on American Truck Simulator → Properties → Betas tab → Beta Participation drop-down menu → public_beta. No password is required. Sometimes you will have to restart your Steam client to see the correct branch name there.
We have just shipped an updated Steam Client to the Preview/Beta channel.
Friends & Chat
Chat messages with suspicious content will now be flagged in group chats. You can report the messages, block the sender, or dismiss the warning by activating the notice.
Steam Input
Fixed a crash opening some Nintendo Switch Pro controllers.
Remote Play
Fixed a bug where very high bitrate streams stopped sending video frames.
Fixed video frame being clipped when desktop scaling is enabled.
Fixed framerate drop when using the unlimited bandwidth option when streaming from Steam Deck or Steam Machine.
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:
Friends & Chat
Chat messages with suspicious content will now be flagged in group chats. You can report the messages, block the sender, or dismiss the warning by clicking the notice.
Steam Input
Fixed a crash opening some Nintendo Switch Pro controllers.
Remote Play
Fixed a bug where very high bitrate streams stopped sending video frames.
Fixed video frame being clipped when using pipewire capture with desktop scaling on Wayland.
Fixed framerate drop when using the unlimited bandwidth option with VA-API encoding on Linux.
Steam's PvE Survival Crafting Fest is on now through September 7th at 10 a.m. PT, which means a full week of discounts on games that test your skills by pitting you against the environment you find yourself in.
Can you, for example, survive being stranded at sea? Being underwater? Floating through space? Existing on an island (alone) filled with cannibals? These are just hypotheticals, of course.
Join us now for the Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest, and may you survive the elements by any means necessary. (At a discount, too!)
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.
Note on Preview Releases
This is an early Preview build of SteamOS 3.9, and may contain unexpected bugs or stability issues. If you encounter problems, please consider filing a bug on the SteamOS issue tracker.
The following notes are an overview, and may not include all changes since the previous SteamOS 3.8 Stable Release.
General
Updated Arch Linux base
Updated Desktop Mode from Plasma 6.4.3 to Plasma 6.7.3
Misc
Updated the bootloader to improve compatibility with certain motherboards
The Desktop Mode lockscreen is no longer prevented from being explicitly enabled in settings (but remains off by default)
Developer
Switched WiFi backend to wpa_supplicant by default for new installations, improving compatibility with various WiFi networks
Enhanced wpa_supplicant to support fast WiFi reconnect on resume from sleep, previously only available in the iwd backend
Known issue: Existing installations will continue to use iwd unless manually enabled in Developer Settings
Linux kernel rebased on Linux 7.2
Added preliminary support for hibernation, not yet exposed in Game Mode UI
Enhanced Linux kernel hibernation support to enable interrupting hibernate requests and fixed various driver issues
Various scripts and packages have been renamed from `steamos-` to `holo-`, with aliases to the former names where appropriate
Improved support for running SteamOS as a VM guest with accelerated graphics (virtio-gpu, venus)
Today, we bring good news to our #BestCommunityEver! With the upcoming 1.61 update, the improved material system will be implemented on three additional trucks, so read on to find out more!
We first introduced the improved material system with the 1.60 update, when it was added to the DAF NGD and MAN TG3 TGX in Euro Truck Simulator 2, and the Mack Anthem and Western Star 49X in American Truck Simulator. With the next update to our games, we will be expanding this feature to the International LT and International LoneStar in American Truck Simulator, as well as the Volvo FH Series 6 in Euro Truck Simulator 2!
But that's not all, as we have also polished a few details in the interior and completely redesigned the seats in the International LT and LoneStar to better match their real-life counterparts. Along with that, we are introducing a new Diamond interior option with leather seats for both trucks!
The improved material system significantly enhances the lighting and visual quality of vehicle interiors, with a particular focus on how different interior materials react to light. This results in a more detailed, readable, and visually pleasing cabin environment. It also makes the differences between materials such as leather, fabric, plastic, and metal much more apparent, even in low-light conditions.
As promised, we are gradually bringing this feature to more trucks, allowing you to enjoy beautiful cabin interiors across a wider range of vehicles. If you would like to learn more about what the process of implementing this feature on new vehicles looks like, make sure to check out our Under the Hood blog, where we spoke with colleagues working on the improved material system.
We hope you will be happy to see the improved cabin interiors in more trucks with this upcoming update! Remember to stay tuned for more news from our games by following us on our X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube. We would also appreciate it if you could sign up for our newsletter, so you can be informed. Until next time, keep on trucking!
