GamingOnLinux has highlighted the recent updates to the Steam Client Beta for both the Steam Deck and Steam Desktop, which took place between August 22 and August 23. The intrinsic connection between the Steam Deck’s SteamOS 3 and the Steam Client has led to a synchronized rollout of updates across both platforms. This alignment allows for features like In-Game Recording to be activated simultaneously on both Desktop and Deck, reflecting Valve’s commitment to maintaining a consistent user experience across its gaming ecosystem.
Steam Deck Beta Client Changes for August 22 and August 23
- General Change: Introduced a global version of the “Game Resolution” dropdown, enabling users to set specific resolution targets.
- General Change: Added a Sign Out option to the Steam Deck Power Menu.
- Desktop Overlay Fix: The Desktop Overlay in SteamOS 3 now correctly interprets the Escape Key, preventing it from dismissing the Overlay.
- Steam Input Fix: Resolved issues with the Steam Link Mobile App Touch Controller’s automatic cursor visibility.
- Steam Input Fix: Fixed a problem where modifying Steam Input configurations could lead to game crashes.
- Game Recording Fix: Addressed an issue where the last second of a recording could not be unpaused.
- Game Recording Fix: Enhanced error reporting functionality.
- Game Recording Change: Introduced a list view in the media manager.
- Game Recording Change: Enabled the option to toggle recording on a per-game basis.
- Game Recording Change: Allowed users to set duration and bitrate for recordings per game, accommodating different gameplay styles.
- Game Recording Fix: Corrected an issue where per-game recording settings were not being applied.
- Game Recording Fix: Fixed the media manager list view to ensure it updates correctly.
Steam Desktop Beta Client Changes for August 22 and August 23
- General Change: Fixed a crash that occurred when adding a Steam Library folder from a network drive.
- Linux Change: Resolved rendering issues on the Store Page for some Nvidia GPUs.
- Steam Input Fix: Addressed automatic cursor visibility issues with the Steam Link Mobile App Touch Controller.
- Steam Input Fix: Ensured that Steam Input properly intercepts Escape keypresses instead of prompting to close the active overlay.
- Steam Input Fix: Fixed a compatibility issue between Desktop and Deck that could cause crashes when changing Steam Input configurations.
- Game Recording Fix: Resolved the issue where the last second of a recording could not be unpaused.
- Game Recording Fix: Improved error reporting functionality.
- Game Recording Change: Added a list view to the media manager.
- Game Recording Change: Enabled the ability to toggle recording on a per-game basis.
- Game Recording Change: Allowed users to set duration and bitrate for recordings per game.
- Game Recording Fix: Corrected the issue where per-game recording settings were not being utilized.
- Game Recording Fix: Fixed the media manager list view to ensure it updates properly.
- Game Recording Fix: The Copy to Clipboard function for Screenshots now operates correctly.
*Note: Many of these patch notes are nearly identical to those for the Deck, reflecting the interconnected nature of the platforms.
This week’s updates underscore the increasing integration of the Steam Deck, SteamOS 3, and the Steam Client. The previous disparities between the SteamOS 3 experience on the Deck and the Desktop have been effectively bridged, marking a significant step forward in Valve’s ongoing development efforts.
