We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable channel.
Accessibility
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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
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Added “SteamOS Compatible” library tab on the Legion Go S.
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Added in-game keyboard shortcuts to open the Main Menu and Quick Access Menu.
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Default Main Menu hotkey: Shift+Tab
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Default Quick Access Menu hotkey: Ctrl+Shift+Tab
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Customizable in Settings->In Game
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Improved steam client update installation speed. In some pathological cases this operation could take minutes to complete, when the expected completion time is seconds.
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Reduced startup times for players with large numbers of non-Steam games added to the client.
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Guided Tour now includes information about Parental Controls.
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Fixed ‘Factory Reset’ failing if the ‘Reset OS’ option was selected.
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Fixed an issue preventing some apps from installing on the Legion Go S.
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Fixed zoom controller chord not working in the Steam Deck interface.
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Fixed an error when displaying game details activity tab for a game that no friends have played but some friends have wishlisted.
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Fixed the “Browse Local Files” option not working for non-Steam games (this is only available in desktop mode).
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Fixed certain startup movies not playing correctly.
Desktop Mode
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Fixed main client window being focused for certain kinds of links opened from chat windows.
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Fixed main client window ordering above some modal dialogs when clicked (e.g. cloud file conflict dialogs).
Steam Input
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Added the ability to bind the paddles and L4/R4 buttons on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller when connected via Bluetooth.
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Added the ability to bind the paddles on the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller when in DirectInput mode.
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Added the ability to bind the paddles and C/Z buttons on the FlyDigi Vader series controllers.
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Added the ability to bind the paddles on the FlyDigi Apex series controllers.
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Fixed input when using the latest firmware for the Mayflash GameCube adapter.
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Fixed gyro calibration system rejecting noisy accelerometers too readily.
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Fixed gyro and accelerometer noise meters using the wrong scale.
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Fixed calibration wizard not advancing between stages on Lenovo/Ally.
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Fixed missing glyphs for the Lenovo Legion Go S in Steam Input API games using the TranslateOrigin function, ex: Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered.
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Fixed templates not showing up in the template tab of the choose binding dialog for Legion Go S devices.
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Fixed thumbstick centering range for Nintendo Switch Pro controllers.
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Fixed input in Ratchet and Clank for Legion Go S.
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Fix glyphs for the Legion Go S the Last of Us: Part 2.
Remote Play
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Improved audio resilience to variable network conditions.
SteamOS
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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.