# Steam changelog > The Steam client for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam Deck. - Vendor: Valve - Category: Games - Platforms: Desktop - Official site: https://store.steampowered.com - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam) - Harvested from: Steam (app 1675200) - Entries below: 25 of 31 (newest first; the rest are on https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. ## Releases ### Steam Client Update: July 27th - Date: 2026-07-27 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/676253085555755903 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-676253085555755903 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Local game transfers no longer working - **fixed** — Login dialog showing when Steam client is started with -silent We have just shipped an updated Steam Client update to the Stable channel. **Downloads** - Fixed local game transfers no longer working. **Desktop Mode** - Fixed login dialog showing when Steam client is started with -silent. ### Steam Beta Client Update: July 24th - Date: 2026-07-24 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/676253085555753508 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-676253085555753508 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **added** — Allow changing account while a game is running, with a warning dialog that proceeding will close active games - **changed** — Steam shutdown now waits for just-exited games to finish cloud sync - **added** — Add "Ask which account to use on startup" toggle to startup account chooser - **changed** — Eliminate "change account" confirmation dialog in most cases and bring up account chooser directly instead - **fixed** — Fix local game transfers no longer working We have just shipped an updated Steam Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **General** - Allow changing account while a game is running. In this case, the change account dialog shows a warning that proceeding will close active games. - Steam shutdown now waits for just-exited games to finish cloud sync. - Added "Ask which account to use on startup" toggle to startup account chooser. - Eliminated "change account" confirmation dialog in most cases. Changing account while Steam is running now brings up the account chooser directly, then restarts as the chosen account. **Downloads** - Fixed local game transfers no longer working. ### Steam Beta Client Update: July 23rd - Date: 2026-07-23 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/676253085555753637 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-676253085555753637 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Fix bug negatively affecting the efficiency of the Steam content delivery system We have just shipped an updated Steam Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **Downloads** - Fix bug negatively affecting the efficiency of the Steam content delivery system. ### Steam Client Update: July 21st - Date: 2026-07-21 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/698770449667983039 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-698770449667983039 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Fix bug negatively affecting the efficiency of the Steam content delivery system - **changed** — Improved notification settings layout in some languages - **changed** — Restored the full set of options to the 'Maximum Game Resolution' dropdown under the 'More Options' sub-menu - **fixed** — Fixed a case where the 'Patch Notes' preview box in Settings->System would incorrectly show an event for the wrong channel - **fixed** — Fixed a crash when manually starting a game recording - **fixed** — Fixed mouse cursor changing to resize cursor at screen edges - **fixed** — Fixed a case where the controller pairing screen could pop up during controller firmware updates - **fixed** — Fixed incorrect UI scale being used when in Big Picture Mode - **added** — Show Steam Machine Verified information on the game capsules in home and on the game details screen - **added** — Added 'Great on Machine' section to the Library - **changed** — Re-worked system that managed what subscribed items needed to be updated - **added** — Added 59.94 FPS as an available framerate limit for Remote Play - **changed** — Reduced frame drops when the framerate limit is set to automatic in Remote Play - **fixed** — Fixed offline devices showing as streamable when they aren't - **fixed** — Fixed overloading the client video decoder when unlimited bandwidth is enabled - **fixed** — Fixed mouse coordinates for input-only streaming - **fixed** — Fixed very low refresh rate on some systems introduced in the last beta - **changed** — Set Steam Controller Gyro Calibration Threshold to 50% of the previous value so that it is less likely to trigger while in hand - **added** — Added support for both the wired and wireless versions of the PDP Afterglow Wave Controller for Nintendo Switch - **added** — Added support for Turtle Beach controllers for Nintendo Switch 2 We have just shipped an updated Steam Client update to the Stable channel. Note: This update was re-released July 22nd with the following additional change: **Downloads** - Fix bug negatively affecting the efficiency of the Steam content delivery system. **General** - Improved notification settings layout in some languages - Restored the full set of options to the 'Maximum Game Resolution' dropdown. They can be found under the 'More Options' sub-menu. - Fixed a case where the 'Patch Notes' preview box in Settings->System would incorrectly show an event for the wrong channel. E.g. showing Beta Channel notes when the client is opted in to the Stable Channel. - Fixed a crash when manually starting a game recording. - Fixed mouse cursor changing to resize cursor at screen edges. - Fixed a case where the controller pairing screen could pop up during controller firmware updates. **Desktop Mode** - Fixed incorrect UI scale being used when in Big Picture Mode. **Steam Machine** - Show Steam Machine Verified information on the game capsules in home, and on the game details screen. - Added 'Great on Machine' section to the Library **Steam Workshop** - Re-worked system that managed what subscribed items needed to be updated. **Remote Play** - Added 59.94 FPS as an available framerate limit - Reduced frame drops when the framerate limit is set to automatic - Fixed offline devices showing as streamable when they aren't. - Fixed overloading the client video decoder when unlimited bandwidth is enabled - Fixed mouse coordinates for input-only streaming - Fixed very low refresh rate on some systems, introduced in the last beta **Steam Input** - Steam Controller: The Gyro Calibration Threshold has been set to 50% of the previous value so that it is less likely to trigger while in hand. - Steam Controller: Gyro Calibration threshold is now available in Steam->Settings->Controller->Details->Calibration & Advanced (Open)->Gyro Calibration. - Steam Controller: You can choose to disable hardware calibration and rely on the standard Steam Input Gyro Calibration tools instead, by using the "Enable Software Calibration for Steam Controller" toggle. - Steam Controller: Fixed Gyro stutter due to IMU timestamp being ignored. - Added support for both the wired and wireless versions of the PDP Afterglow Wave Controller for Nintendo Switch. - Added support for Turtle Beach controllers for Nintendo Switch 2. **Steam Controller Firmware** - Fixed occasional repeated trackpad samples that caused issues with momentum during trackball mode. - Fixed an issue with unintentionally waking host devices while shutting down the controller. - Fixed an issue with occasional repeated button presses on the B Button. ### Steam Beta Client Update: July 21st - Date: 2026-07-21 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/698770449667983056 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-698770449667983056 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **changed** — Updated localizations We have just shipped an updated Steam Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **General** - Updated localizations. ### Steam Beta Client Update: July 20th - Date: 2026-07-20 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/698770449667982795 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-698770449667982795 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Fixed regression causing video playback to fail in some games - **changed** — Improved notification settings layout in some languages We have just shipped an updated Steam Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **General** - Fixed regression causing video playback to fail in some games. - Improved notification settings layout in some languages ### SteamOS 3.8.24 Beta - Date: 2026-07-17 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/698770449667981860 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-698770449667981860 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Fixed an issue causing black screens in certain launchers, including Zenless Zone Zero and FINAL FANTASY XIV Online This update is for the SteamOS Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel. **Known Issues - Beta** - There is a known issue with degraded performance in some cases when composition is required (such as when having FSR enabled). **This issue is fixed in the latest SteamOS stable release** (3.8.16). Affected users may wish to switch to the stable update channel while we work on bringing this fix to the beta channel. **General** - Fixed an issue causing black screens in certain launchers, including Zenless Zone Zero and FINAL FANTASY XIV Online ### SteamOS 3.8.16 - Date: 2026-07-17 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/698770449667981856 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-698770449667981856 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Reverted a change from 3.8.15 that resulted in some titles showing a blank screen SteamOS 3.8.16 has just been released for all users with the following changes: **General** - Reverted a change from 3.8.15 resulting in some titles showing a blank screen. The Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced HDR fix will be available in Beta while the root cause is investigated. ### SteamOS 3.8.23 Beta - Date: 2026-07-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/698770449667981485 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-698770449667981485 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Fixed delayed start time for some games under Proton when no capture device is present - **security** — Security and stability improvements This update is for the SteamOS 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 _[3.8.15](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/698770449667981483)_,_ _noted below_ **Known Issues - Beta** - There is a known issue with degraded performance in some cases when composition is required (such as when having FSR enabled). **This issue is fixed in the latest SteamOS stable release** (3.8.15). Affected users may wish to switch to the stable update channel while we work on bringing this fix to the beta channel. **General** - Fixed delayed start time for some games under Proton when no capture device is present - Security and stability improvements **Fixed in 3.8.15** - Fixed an issue with HDR in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced ### SteamOS 3.8.15 - Date: 2026-07-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/698770449667981483 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-698770449667981483 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Fixed an issue preventing enabling HDR in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - **fixed** — Fixed an issue that would result in degraded performance in some cases when composition was required such as when having FSR enabled - **security** — Security and stability improvements SteamOS 3.8.15 has just been released for all users with the following changes: **General** - Fixed an issue preventing enabling HDR in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced - Fixed an issue that would result in degraded performance in some cases when composition was required (such as when having FSR enabled) - Security and stability improvements ### Steam Beta Client Update: July 15th - Date: 2026-07-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/698770449667981452 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-698770449667981452 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **removed** — Removed unused codec settings option from Remote Play We have just shipped an updated Steam Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **Remote Play** - Removed unused codec settings option. ### Steam Deck Beta Client Update: July 14th - Date: 2026-07-14 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/704399496935638674 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-704399496935638674 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Mouse cursor changing to resize cursor at screen edges - **fixed** — Issue with games with older Steam Workshop integration where subscribed item files would be duplicated in different directories - **added** — Added 'Great on Machine' section to the Library We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **General** - Fixed mouse cursor changing to resize cursor at screen edges. **Steam Workshop** - Fixed issue with games with older Steam Workshop integration where subscribed item files would be duplicated in different directories. **Steam Machine** - Added 'Great on Machine' section to the Library ### Steam Deck Beta Client Update: July 10th - Date: 2026-07-10 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/704399496935637610 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-704399496935637610 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **changed** — Re-worked system that managed what subscribed items needed to be updated in Steam Workshop - **fixed** — Fixed mouse coordinates for input-only streaming in Remote Play - **fixed** — Fixed very low refresh rate on some systems in Remote Play - **added** — Show Steam Machine Verified information on the game capsules in home and on the game details screen We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **Steam Workshop** - Re-worked system that managed what subscribed items needed to be updated. **Remote Play** - Fixed mouse coordinates for input-only streaming - Fixed very low refresh rate on some systems, introduced in the last beta **Steam Machine** - Show Steam Machine Verified information on the game capsules in home, and on the game details screen. ### Steam Deck Beta Client Update: July 8th - Date: 2026-07-09 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701021228894259250 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701021228894259250 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Fixed a case where the Patch Notes preview box in Settings->System would incorrectly show an event for the wrong channel - **fixed** — Fixed incorrect UI scale being used when in Big Picture Mode - **added** — Added support for both the wired and wireless versions of the PDP Afterglow Wave Controller for Nintendo Switch - **added** — Added support for Turtle Beach controllers for Nintendo Switch 2 - **added** — Added 59.94 FPS as an available framerate limit - **changed** — Reduced frame drops when the framerate limit is set to automatic - **fixed** — Fixed overloading the client video decoder when unlimited bandwidth is enabled - **fixed** — Fixed an issue with occasional repeated button presses on the B Button We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **General** - Fixed a case where the 'Patch Notes' preview box in Settings->System would incorrectly show an event for the wrong channel. E.g. showing Beta Channel notes when the client is opted in to the Stable Channel. **Desktop Mode** - Fixed incorrect UI scale being used when in Big Picture Mode. **Steam Input** - Added support for both the wired and wireless versions of the PDP Afterglow Wave Controller for Nintendo Switch - Added support for Turtle Beach controllers for Nintendo Switch 2 **Remote Play** - Added 59.94 FPS as an available framerate limit - Reduced frame drops when the framerate limit is set to automatic - Fixed overloading the client video decoder when unlimited bandwidth is enabled **Steam Controller FW** - Fixed an issue with occasional repeated button presses on the B Button ### Steam Deck Beta Client Update: July 6th - Date: 2026-07-07 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701021228894257510 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701021228894257510 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Fixed a crash when manually starting a game recording - **fixed** — Fixed a case where the controller pairing screen could pop up during controller firmware updates We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **General** - Fixed a crash when manually starting a game recording. - Fixed a case where the controller pairing screen could pop up during controller firmware updates. ### SteamOS 3.8.22 Beta - Date: 2026-07-04 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701021228894257210 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701021228894257210 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where WiFi would be limited to lower speeds on certain routers that advertise incorrect MCS requirements - **security** — Security and stability improvements This update is for the SteamOS 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: These changes were simultaneously released to SteamOS stable channel as _[3.8.14](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701021228894257208) **General** - Fixed an issue where WiFi would be limited to lower speeds on certain routers that advertise incorrect MCS requirements - Security and stability improvements ### SteamOS 3.8.14 - Date: 2026-07-04 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701021228894257208 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701021228894257208 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where WiFi would be limited to lower speeds on certain routers that advertise incorrect MCS requirements - **security** — Security and stability improvements SteamOS 3.8.14 has just been released for all users with the following changes: **General** - Fixed an issue where WiFi would be limited to lower speeds on certain routers that advertise incorrect MCS requirements - Security and stability improvements ### Steam Deck Beta Client Update: July 2nd - Date: 2026-07-02 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701020348316913462 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701020348316913462 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **changed** — Restored the full set of options to the 'Maximum Game Resolution' dropdown under the 'More Options' sub-menu - **fixed** — Fixed offline devices showing as streamable when they are not - **fixed** — Fixed failure to launch some games in SteamRT3 Beta We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **General** - Restored the full set of options to the 'Maximum Game Resolution' dropdown. They can be found under the 'More Options' sub-menu. **Remote Play** - Fixed offline devices showing as streamable when they aren't. **SteamRT3 Beta** - Fixed failure to launch some games. ### SteamOS 3.8.21 Beta - Date: 2026-07-02 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701020348316913156 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701020348316913156 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **changed** — Steam Machine splash screen/logo now appears much more quickly after device startup - **added** — Add option to reset all audio configuration and settings to system defaults under Settings -> Audio - **fixed** — Fixed 20-30s startup delay in some games on non-Valve devices with no audio sources - **fixed** — Fixed a regression with some MSI Claw devices on newer firmware losing access to the Guide and Quick Access Menu buttons - **fixed** — Fixed a regression with Legion Go 1 models on older controller firmware where gyroscope would fail to initialize - **fixed** — Fixed a regression on OneXPlayer F1 models where rumble was being blocked and the joystick poll rate was low - **added** — Added controller support for missing OneXPlayer F1 and OneXPlayer 2 special edition models - **fixed** — Fixed an issue causing controller firmware updates to fail on certain Steam Deck models This update is for the SteamOS 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](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701020348316913154),_ 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 ### SteamOS 3.8.13 - Date: 2026-07-02 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701020348316913154 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701020348316913154 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **fixed** — Fixed an issue causing controller firmware updates to fail on certain Steam Deck models - **fixed** — Fixed an issue causing game crashes and launch failures with certain titles SteamOS 3.8.13 has just been released for all users with the following changes: **General** - Fixed an issue causing controller firmware updates to fail on certain Steam Deck models - Fixed an issue causing game crashes and launch failures with certain titles such as FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH ### Steam Deck Beta Client Update: July 1st - Date: 2026-07-01 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701020348316910944 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701020348316910944 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **changed** — Steam Controller Gyro Calibration Threshold has been set to 50% of the previous value to be less likely to trigger while in hand - **added** — Gyro Calibration threshold is now available in Steam->Settings->Controller->Details->Calibration & Advanced (Open)->Gyro Calibration - **added** — Enable Software Calibration for Steam Controller toggle to disable hardware calibration and rely on standard Steam Input Gyro Calibration tools instead - **fixed** — Fixed occasional repeated trackpad samples that caused issues with momentum during trackball mode - **fixed** — Fixed an issue with unintentionally waking host devices while shutting down the controller We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **Steam Input** - Steam Controller: The Gyro Calibration Threshold has been set to 50% of the previous value so that it is less likely to trigger while in hand. - Steam Controller: Gyro Calibration threshold is now available in Steam->Settings->Controller->Details->Calibration & Advanced (Open)->Gyro Calibration. - Steam Controller: You can choose to disable hardware calibration and rely on the standard Steam Input Gyro Calibration tools instead, by using the "Enable Software Calibration for Steam Controller" toggle. **Steam Controller Firmware** - Fixed occasional repeated trackpad samples that caused issues with momentum during trackball mode - Fixed an issue with unintentionally waking host devices while shutting down the controller ### Steam Deck Client Update: June 30th - Date: 2026-07-01 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701020348316912166 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701020348316912166 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **changed** — Improved Steam Machine compatibility - **added** — Game launch progress screen now shows a note if the Maximum Game Resolution setting resulted in the game running at a resolution lower than the display's native resolution - **changed** — Moved the Maximum Game Resolution setting from Settings->Display->Advanced to Settings->Display - **changed** — Maximum Game Resolution options are now generated based on the current display's aspect ratio, with additional options available under More options for non-standard aspect ratios - **changed** — Hide the Maximum Game Resolution resolution dropdown in Settings->Display when all available options match the current display's native resolution We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable channel. **General** - Steam Machine compatibility improvements. - The game launch progress screen screen will now show a note if the "Maximum Game Resolution" setting resulted in the game running at a resolution lower than the display's native resolution. - Moved the "Maximum Game Resolution" setting from Settings->Display->Advanced to Settings->Display. - "Maximum Game Resolution" options will now be generated based on the current display's aspect ratio. On non-standard aspect ratios, additional options will be available under 'More options'. - Don't show the "Maximum Game Resolution" resolution dropdown in Settings->Display if all the available options match the current display's native resolution. ### Steam Deck Beta Client Update: June 30th - Date: 2026-07-01 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701020348316912160 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701020348316912160 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **changed** — Steam Machine compatibility improvements We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **General** - Steam Machine compatibility improvements. ### Steam Deck Beta Client Update: June 29th - Date: 2026-06-30 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701020348316911446 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701020348316911446 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **changed** — Hide the Maximum Game Resolution dropdown in Settings->Display when all available options match the current display's native resolution We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. **General** - Don't show the "Maximum Game Resolution" resolution dropdown in Settings->Display if all the available options match the current display's native resolution. ### SteamOS 3.8.20 Beta - Date: 2026-06-30 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/701020348316911443 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/steam/releases/steam-701020348316911443 - Labels: Platforms: Desktop - **changed** — Updated Mesa graphics driver to a new major release with ray-tracing performance improvements and other performance and functionality improvements - **changed** — Greatly improved VRAM management to improve performance and stability in cases where VRAM is limited - **fixed** — Fixed issue with Steam streaming in Desktop Mode in fullscreen games - **fixed** — Fixed graphics driver issue where the main menu in Sniper Elite 5 would not render correctly - **fixed** — Fixed various issues with the SD Card reader on some Legion Go S models 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 _[3.8.12](https://steamcommunity.com/games/1675200/announcements/detail/701020348316911442)_, noted below_ **General** - Updated Mesa graphics driver to a new major release, containing many ray-tracing performance improvements, as well as other performance and functionality improvements - Greatly improved VRAM management, improving performance and stability in cases where VRAM is limited **Fixed in 3.8.12** - Fixed issue with Steam streaming in Desktop Mode in fullscreen games - Fixed a graphics driver issue where the main menu in Sniper Elite 5 would not render correctly - Fixed various issues with the SD Card reader on some Legion Go S models