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 > System Update Channel.

Note: This beta contains changes that were simultaneously released to SteamOS stable channel as 3.8.13, noted below

General

• The Steam Machine splash screen/logo now appears much more quickly after device startup

• Add option to reset all audio configuration and settings to system defaults under Settings -> Audio

• Fixed 20-30s startup delay in some games on non-Valve devices with no audio sources

• Fixed a regression with some MSI Claw devices on newer firmware losing access the Guide and Quick Access Menu buttons.

• Fixed a regression with Legion Go 1 models on older controller firmware where gyroscope would fail to initialize.

• Fixed a regression on OneXPlayer F1 models where rumble was being blocked and the joystick poll rate was low. As a consequence, the M1 (left) extra shoulder button is no longer able to function.

• Added controller support for missing OneXPlayer F1 and OneXPlayer 2 special edition models.

Fixed in 3.8.13

• Fixed an issue causing controller firmware updates to fail on certain Steam Deck models

SteamOS 3.8.13 has just been released for all users with the following changes:

General

• Fixed an issue causing controller firmware updates to fail on certain Steam Deck models

• Fixed an issue causing game crashes and launch failures with certain titles such as FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH

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

Steam Input

• Steam Controller: The Gyro Calibration Threshold has been set to 50% of the previous value so that it is less likely to trigger while in hand.

• Steam Controller: Gyro Calibration threshold is now available in Steam->Settings->Controller->Details->Calibration & Advanced (Open)->Gyro Calibration.

• Steam Controller: You can choose to disable hardware calibration and rely on the standard Steam Input Gyro Calibration tools instead, by using the "Enable Software Calibration for Steam Controller" toggle.

Steam Controller Firmware

• Fixed occasional repeated trackpad samples that caused issues with momentum during trackball mode

• Fixed an issue with unintentionally waking host devices while shutting down the controller

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

Big Picture Mode

• Fixed style regressions in the Quick Access menu Voice chat controls tab.

Steam Input

• Steam Controller: The Gyro Calibration Threshold has been set to 50% of the previous value so that it is less likely to trigger while in hand.

• Steam Controller: Gyro Calibration threshold is now available in Steam->Settings->Controller->Details->Calibration & Advanced (Open)->Gyro Calibration.

• Steam Controller: You can choose to disable hardware calibration and rely on the standard Steam Input Gyro Calibration tools instead, by using the "Enable Software Calibration for Steam Controller" toggle.

• Fixed Steam Controller glyphs in Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

Steam Controller Firmware

• Fixed an issue where trackpad samples could be duplicated and cause issues w/ momentum in trackball mode

• Fixed an issue with unintentionally waking host devices while shutting down the controller

Remote Play

• Fixed software encoding on macOS and the steamrt3 Linux beta