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

Display-Off Low Power Downloads

  • Added a new feature, allowing Steam Deck to complete all active downloads in a new display-off low-power mode before going to sleep.

  • This feature is enabled by default when Steam Deck is plugged in to power, and can also be enabled on battery power in Settings > Power.

  • Learn more about this feature at our blog post here.

General

  • Fixed a case where certain collections would become unavailable to user after reinstalling Steam or installing Steam on a new machine.

  • Fixed a case where a launch dialog could appear for a game that was blocked by parental controls.

  • Fixed alerts not showing up on Steam web pages that appear on Steam Deck.

  • Fixed the network icon on the header showing the wrong state during startup.

  • Fixed the Quick Access Menu alignment when in game.

  • Fixed hidden games showing in All and Library tabs. They now appear in their own tab if applicable.

  • Fixed an issue where controls could lock up for several seconds after resume or on regaining a connection to Steam servers.

  • Fixed some titles launching with incorrect Steam Play settings when installed right after purchase.

  • Fixed a case where bluetooth devices wouldn’t show up as available to pair when toggling bluetooth on.

  • Fixed SteamOS updates failing to respect HTTP proxy configuration.

Accessibility

  • Improved high contrast support in the settings dialog.

Friends & Chat

  • Suspicious or harassing 1 on 1 chat messages can be reported directly in the chat window by selecting the message and pressing ‘Options’ or from the suspicious chat warning. You can optionally block and/or unfriend the other user while submitting the report.

  • Added a suspicious chat warning that will appear at the top of the chat window when you receive a message that is potentially malicious. Links in chat are disabled while this warning is visible.

Steam Input

  • Fixed an issue with gyro sensitivity introduced in the previous beta release.

  • Fixed an issue with PS5 controller gyro over BT, and improved Nintendo controllers’ gyro stability generally.

  • Fixed swapping modes between left and right hand sources breaking bindings for mode-shifts.

  • Fixed the guide button opening the overlay when the guide button is disabled in controller settings.

  • Added support for the latest GameInput release.

  • Fixed an issue where PlayStation controller light bar settings did not stick when exiting the controller calibration page.

  • Added support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller.

Remote Play

  • Added a “Connect” button to Remote Play settings for streaming the remote desktop.

  • Don’t switch to Big Picture when streaming to Steam Deck.

Remote Play Together

  • Fixed enabling and disabling player input in the Remote Play Together dialog.

  • Input enable settings are persistent and are saved per-game.

  • Improved mouse cursor sharing between players, with the local player having priority.

Game Recording

  • Fixed timeline markers sometimes not appearing when viewing recordings outside of a game or after deleting a user created marker.

Desktop Mode

  • Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved.

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