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- November 18, 2025
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Steam Deck Client Update: Display-Off Downloads
We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable channel.
Display-Off Low Power Downloads
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Added a new feature, allowing Steam Deck to complete all active downloads in a new display-off low-power mode before going to sleep.
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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.
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Learn more about this feature at our blog post here.
General
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Fixed a case where certain collections would become unavailable to user after reinstalling Steam or installing Steam on a new machine.
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Fixed a case where a launch dialog could appear for a game that was blocked by parental controls.
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Fixed alerts not showing up on Steam web pages that appear on Steam Deck.
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Fixed the network icon on the header showing the wrong state during startup.
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Fixed the Quick Access Menu alignment when in game.
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Fixed hidden games showing in All and Library tabs. They now appear in their own tab if applicable.
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Fixed an issue where controls could lock up for several seconds after resume or on regaining a connection to Steam servers.
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Fixed some titles launching with incorrect Steam Play settings when installed right after purchase.
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Fixed a case where bluetooth devices wouldn’t show up as available to pair when toggling bluetooth on.
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Fixed SteamOS updates failing to respect HTTP proxy configuration.
Accessibility
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Improved high contrast support in the settings dialog.
Friends & Chat
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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.
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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
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Fixed an issue with gyro sensitivity introduced in the previous beta release.
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Fixed an issue with PS5 controller gyro over BT, and improved Nintendo controllers’ gyro stability generally.
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Fixed swapping modes between left and right hand sources breaking bindings for mode-shifts.
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Fixed the guide button opening the overlay when the guide button is disabled in controller settings.
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Added support for the latest GameInput release.
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Fixed an issue where PlayStation controller light bar settings did not stick when exiting the controller calibration page.
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Added support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller.
Remote Play
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Added a “Connect” button to Remote Play settings for streaming the remote desktop.
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Don’t switch to Big Picture when streaming to Steam Deck.
Remote Play Together
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Fixed enabling and disabling player input in the Remote Play Together dialog.
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Input enable settings are persistent and are saved per-game.
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Improved mouse cursor sharing between players, with the local player having priority.
Game Recording
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Fixed timeline markers sometimes not appearing when viewing recordings outside of a game or after deleting a user created marker.
Desktop Mode
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Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved.
