We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable channel.

Accessibility

  • Added an accessibility settings page with a Screen Reader, Color Filters, UI Scaling, High Contrast Mode, and Reduced Motion options. Learn more in the announcement and provide feedback here.

General

  • Added “SteamOS Compatible” library tab on the Legion Go S.

  • Added in-game keyboard shortcuts to open the Main Menu and Quick Access Menu.

    • Default Main Menu hotkey: Shift+Tab

    • Default Quick Access Menu hotkey: Ctrl+Shift+Tab

    • Customizable in Settings->In Game

  • Improved steam client update installation speed. In some pathological cases this operation could take minutes to complete, when the expected completion time is seconds.

  • Reduced startup times for players with large numbers of non-Steam games added to the client.

  • Guided Tour now includes information about Parental Controls.

  • Fixed ‘Factory Reset’ failing if the ‘Reset OS’ option was selected.

  • Fixed an issue preventing some apps from installing on the Legion Go S.

  • Fixed zoom controller chord not working in the Steam Deck interface.

  • Fixed an error when displaying game details activity tab for a game that no friends have played but some friends have wishlisted.

  • Fixed the “Browse Local Files” option not working for non-Steam games (this is only available in desktop mode).

  • Fixed certain startup movies not playing correctly.

Desktop Mode

  • Fixed main client window being focused for certain kinds of links opened from chat windows.

  • Fixed main client window ordering above some modal dialogs when clicked (e.g. cloud file conflict dialogs).

Steam Input

  • Added the ability to bind the paddles and L4/R4 buttons on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller when connected via Bluetooth.

  • Added the ability to bind the paddles on the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller when in DirectInput mode.

  • Added the ability to bind the paddles and C/Z buttons on the FlyDigi Vader series controllers.

  • Added the ability to bind the paddles on the FlyDigi Apex series controllers.

  • Fixed input when using the latest firmware for the Mayflash GameCube adapter.

  • Fixed gyro calibration system rejecting noisy accelerometers too readily.

  • Fixed gyro and accelerometer noise meters using the wrong scale.

  • Fixed calibration wizard not advancing between stages on Lenovo/Ally.

  • Fixed missing glyphs for the Lenovo Legion Go S in Steam Input API games using the TranslateOrigin function, ex: Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered.

  • Fixed templates not showing up in the template tab of the choose binding dialog for Legion Go S devices.

  • Fixed thumbstick centering range for Nintendo Switch Pro controllers.

  • Fixed input in Ratchet and Clank for Legion Go S.

  • Fix glyphs for the Legion Go S the Last of Us: Part 2.

Remote Play

  • Improved audio resilience to variable network conditions.

SteamOS

  • For non-Steam Deck devices running SteamOS (like the Legion Go S), controller support icons are now displayed on game capsules next to SteamOS Compatibility.

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