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

General

• Fixed a crash related to the Steam Controller.

• The 'Legacy Steam Runtime' compatibility tool is now an optional standalone download instead of being bundled with the Steam client.

Library

• Improved EULA scrolling behavior when using a controller

Settings

• Updated the layout and styles for client settings across desktop, Big Picture and controller configuration to improve readability and organization.

• Notification settings has been updated to allow changing e-mail, client, and mobile notification preferences in one place

• Directly navigating to a specific settings page (i.e by activating the network icon in the header) will now focus the first setting in that section instead of the settings navigation menu.

Friends & Chat

• Friend status will now update much more quickly after waking your device from sleep or toggling network connectivity

Steam Input

• Removed several configuration options from incompatible inputs. Digital Buttons can no longer be set Press types that require Analog input and Gyro can no longer be set to incompatible Radial Menu or Hotbar. These options will still be available for all compatible inputs.

• Fixed Gyro to Joystick Camera timing issue - should appear smoother across all controllers.

• Added an extra option to Gyro to Joystick Camera - Angle Catchup can be active while gyro ratcheting.

• Fixed micro-stutter in Steam Controller gyro

• You can now turn off "Track Pad locking" - by default each trackpad is disabled while the corresponding joystick is either deflected or the joystick's capacitive sensor has been activated. This is to avoid accidental track pad touches when using a joystick. Find the setting in: Settings->Controller->Details->Calibration & Advanced->Trackpad Lockout.

• Fixed Grip Sense sensor page Grip Range slider, and adjusted explanations.

Desktop Mode

• Fixed a case where dropdown windows and profile hover windows could get stuck on screen.

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:

Settings

• Updated the layout and styles for client settings across desktop, Big Picture and controller configuration to improve readability and organization.

• Notification settings has been updated to allow changing e-mail, client, and mobile notification preferences in one place.

Linux

• The 'Legacy Steam Runtime' compatibility tool is now an optional standalone download instead of being bundled with the Steam client.

• Fixed a case where dropdown windows and profile hover windows could get stuck on screen.

• Fixed a crash related to the Steam Controller on Linux

SteamRT3 Beta

• Fixed a failure to start the client and proton games on systems where SDL_VIDEO_DRIVER doesn't include the x11 or windows options.

Steam Input

• Removed several configuration options from incompatible inputs. Digital Buttons can no longer be set Press types that require Analog input and Gyro can no longer be set to incompatible Radial Menu or Hotbar. These options will still be available for all compatible inputs.

• Fixed Gyro to Joystick Camera timing issue - should appear smoother across all controllers.

• Added an extra option to Gyro to Joystick Camera - Angle Catchup can be active while gyro ratcheting.

• Fixed micro-stutter in Steam Controller gyro

• You can now turn off "Track Pad locking" - by default each trackpad is disabled while the corresponding joystick is either deflected or the joystick's capacitive sensor has been activated. This is to avoid accidental track pad touches when using a joystick. Find the setting in: Settings->Controller->Details->Calibration & Advanced->Trackpad Lockout.

• Fixed Grip Sense sensor page Grip Range slider, and adjusted explanations.