This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

Note: This beta contains changes that were simultaneously released to SteamOS stable channel as 3.8.13, noted below

General

  • The Steam Machine splash screen/logo now appears much more quickly after device startup

  • Add option to reset all audio configuration and settings to system defaults under Settings -> Audio

  • Fixed 20-30s startup delay in some games on non-Valve devices with no audio sources

  • Fixed a regression with some MSI Claw devices on newer firmware losing access the Guide and Quick Access Menu buttons.

  • Fixed a regression with Legion Go 1 models on older controller firmware where gyroscope would fail to initialize.

  • Fixed a regression on OneXPlayer F1 models where rumble was being blocked and the joystick poll rate was low. As a consequence, the M1 (left) extra shoulder button is no longer able to function.

  • Added controller support for missing OneXPlayer F1 and OneXPlayer 2 special edition models.

Fixed in 3.8.13

  • Fixed an issue causing controller firmware updates to fail on certain Steam Deck models