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

General

  • Added a setting to enable ‘Switch To Desktop’ in the login screen. It can be found in System Settings.

  • Added a low battery level toast for wireless gamepads.

  • Added a battery indicator to the header for wireless gamepads.

  • Updated the Store main menu option to navigate to the Steam Store home page instead of the Great On Deck hub.

  • Improved compatibility with WiFi captive portals.

  • Improved client performance when there are many unread account notifications pending.

  • Fixed a case where opting into the ‘Preview’ channel could silently fail.

  • Fixed subtle sizing issues with the Recently Played carousel.

  • Fixed the Voice chat tab of the QAM not being hidden after exiting all active voice chats.

  • Fixed spell check not working in certain browser views.

Chat

  • Moved Steam chat into the quick access menu, making it easier to access while in-game.

  • Introduced new quick chat feature for Steam Deck and Big Picture Mode.

    • When in a chat, press and hold the view button to bring up quick chat options.

    • Move thumbstick and release view button to send a quick chat.

    • Quick chats can be edited in Settings > Keyboard.

  • Focus will no longer jump to room effect replay buttons when scrolling through chat history.

  • Fixed a bug that would sometimes prevent chat history from loading when scrolling up.

Downloads

  • Added Remote Downloads Management. This allows you to manage downloads on Remote Steam Clients from the downloads page. You can select different clients by pressing Y on the downloads page.

    • The App Details page now has the same options and statuses for remote clients as the local client.

    • Both the local and remote clients must be updated to enable this feature.

Game Recording

  • Fixed the instant clip shortcut not working for non-Steam games when using a gamepad.

  • Fixed a bug which affected taking a screenshot from a game recording clip.

Remote Play

  • Added feedback if capture can’t be started on the remote computer.

Cloud

  • Fixed an issue which could lead to data loss when uninstalling, reinstalling, and playing a game without restarting the client in between.

Steam Input

  • Revised controller settings to reduce clutter and to make them work better with gamepads.

  • Changed controller settings to use a menu and details structure instead of tabs to list the connected controllers.

  • Fixed a case where radial menus would fail to dismiss after releasing the joystick on Steam Deck.

  • Fixed a case where the controller calibration screen could fail to load the correct values the first time it is opened.