Valve has released a new Steam Deck Client update for the Stable channel, bringing several fixes and quality-of-life improvements for users. While this isn’t a massive feature-packed update, it does address a number of bugs and makes some important improvements to Remote Play and controller support. Since it’s on the Stable channel, anyone can download it right now.

What does the update offer?

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

Note: This update was re-released June 24th with the following additional changes:

• Fixed Steam crash for some games using Steam Timeline API.
• Fixed quick-access menu performance profile dropdown rendering incorrectly on Legion Go S.

General

• Added support for the Malay language.
• Updated controller pairing UI.
• Fixed Scaling/Filtering/Sharpening options not showing in the performance menu.
• Fixed video autoplay not working in some cases.
• Fixed webusb notifications showing for some devices when connected.

Friends & Chat

• Fixed a bug that could cause gamepad navigation to become unresponsive after clicking ‘Ignore All’ on the friend invite list.

Remote Play

• Added a 100 Mbit/s bandwidth option.
• The “Unlimited” bandwidth option allows adaptive bitrate up to 250 MBit/s when connecting to the latest Steam beta.
• The enhanced streaming presets use “Unlimited” (adaptive up to 250 Mbit/s) bandwidth.
• Fixed pipewire capture on Wayland desktop when running SteamOS beta

Steam Input

• Added support for GameCube rumble when the adapter is in PC mode.
• Fixed the selected action set in the configurator resetting while making edits in the configurator.
• Fixed a bug virtual menus assigned to a mode shift would not be able to add bindings when accessed via the link on the source page.
• Fixed a case where newly exported templates would not show up in the controller configurator until restarting the Steam client.
• Fixed an issue with saving out autosaves with multiple Xbox controllers of the same type connected.
• Fixed a case where deleting an action set could cause a configuration to fail to load.
• Fixed the Add Action Set dialog sometimes having a blank entry in the dropdown.

Source: Steam

Highlights

One of the biggest changes in the update is an overhaul of the controller pairing interface. Valve hasn’t shared exactly what has changed visually, but the updated UI should make connecting controllers to the Steam Deck a smoother experience.

The update also improves Remote Play. Valve has added a new 100 Mbit/s bandwidth option for users who want better streaming quality. In addition, the “Unlimited” setting now supports adaptive bitrate streaming up to 250 Mbit/s when connecting to the latest Steam beta client. Enhanced streaming presets will also make use of this higher bandwidth option, which could lead to better image quality and reduced compression artifacts during game streaming sessions.

Valve has also fixed an issue with PipeWire capture on Wayland desktop environments when running SteamOS beta, which should improve compatibility for users who stream or capture gameplay.

Outside of Remote Play, the update includes several general fixes. Steam no longer crashes in certain games that use the Steam Timeline API, and the performance profile dropdown menu now renders correctly on the Lenovo Legion Go S. Valve has also fixed Scaling, Filtering, and Sharpening options not appearing in the performance menu. Other improvements include fixing video autoplay issues and resolving unnecessary WebUSB notifications that appeared when connecting certain devices.

The Steam Input section received plenty of attention as well. GameCube controller users can now enjoy rumble support when using an adapter in PC mode. Valve also fixed several issues with the controller configurator, including problems with action sets, exported templates not appearing immediately, and more. Finally, a bug in Friends & Chat that could cause gamepad navigation to become unresponsive after selecting “Ignore All” on the friend invite list has also been resolved.

Overall, this latest Steam Deck update focuses more on stability and polishing existing features rather than introducing major additions. Still, improvements to Remote Play, controller pairing, and Steam Input should improve the overall experience for Steam Deck users.

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Abdul Haddi

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