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Steam Client Update Released

A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

Note: This client update has been re-released to fix the following:
  • Fixed game beta success/failure and dropdown not updating when opting into a password-protected beta branch
  • Fixed Big Picture Mode not opening when Steam is set to launch on startup when configured as the default mode
  • Fixed a regression in ISteamHTTP talking to servers with ALPN TLS extensions but no HTTP/2 support
  • Fixed an issue with non-Steam game controller configs not loading properly
  • Fixed an issue where switching games in the controller configurator could show data for the previous game after making an edit

  • Local Network Game Transfers
    • Added new feature that allows Steam users to copy existing Steam game installation and update files from one PC to another over a local area network, without having to download and install from a Steam content server on the internet. This reduces internet traffic and can speed up installs or updates.
    • Steam users have control over who files can be sent to: self only, friends only, or everyone. The default setting is self only.
    • More info about this new feature can be found here

  • General
    • Added UI that temporarily replaces the "What's New" section of the Library when pre-purchased games are available to pre-load or install and play
    • Added UI at startup for account selection
    • Added a "sign out" option to the main menu that removes credentials for the signed in account from the machine
    • Fixed a crash when the OS is notifying Steam that it should shutdown
    • Improved performance of games when using Steam Workshop APIs
    • Refreshed the profile games page with a new style and improved performance
    • Fixed crash for some uses of %command% in shortcut launch options
    • Fixed quotes surrounding shortcut exe and paths
    • Fixed "Steam Library Folder" dialog showing in Downloads settings
    • Fixed soundtrack cover art, artist, and track information not appearing in Additional Content section of app details
    • Fixed some actions that should have opened external applications, such as a URL in your default browser, that were instead doing nothing
    • Fixed a crash loading the standalone controller configurator
    • Fixed another issue blocking download of precached shaders

  • Big Picture Mode
    • Improved performance in Big Picture Mode when using Nvidia GPUs
    • Fixed issue where the old BPM on-screen keyboard would appear at the same time as the new BPM virtual keyboard
    • Fixed issue where user could not re-enter a context submenu after backing out of it
    • Fixed issue where incoming chat messages would not be delivered properly while in-game
    • Reduced flashing in background when scrolling through games on home screen
    • Game invites in the Quick Access Menu will now default to opening a context menu to accept the invite rather than navigating to the chat tab and having to hit "Accept" there.
    • Added ability to retrieve Steam Runtime System Information for Linux devices
    • Improved UI responsiveness when reconnecting to Steam
    • Fixed the appearance of jumbled UI that could happen for a second or two when starting Steam
    • Removed unclickable area at bottom of the library
    • Fixed the ability to rename collections, which was instead being interpreted as navigating the app grid
    • Added "Turn Off Steam Link" to the Big Picture power menu
    • Fixed crash when in a voice chat
    • Fixed crash when authorizing a microtransaction purchase in the overlay
    • Fixed the Play button stealing focus when a game is launching
    • Fixed "Find games to play with friends" not working in Big Picture Mode
    • Constrain the width of settings, chat, and other non-grid based views when on larger monitors
    • Fixed the screen remaining blurred after a "What's New" post was dismissed
    • Fixed some issues where a game window was not focused properly after launching it on Windows 10 or 11.
    • Fixed an issue where Steam was not focused properly after exiting a game
    • Fixed misalignment of loading throbber after logging in.
    • Fixed universal search not applying mature content filtering preferences

  • Steam Input
    • Added support for the Sony DualSense Edge controller including support for remapping of the rear buttons.
    • Added a loading throbber when waiting on Steam Cloud to update
    • Improved the latency of querying the workshop in the Configuration Browser and fix issues with configurations popping-in or opening the wrong tab because results weren't fully received
    • Added a loading throbber that shows while the Configuration Browser workshop query is running
    • Fixed PS5 edge settings leaking into PS5 controller
    • Fixed Steam Link app mobile touch gyro not working
    • Fixed crash exiting deadzone visualization
    • Fixed the physical input visualization only looking at the first connected controller
    • Fixed rumble for Nintendo Joy-Con controllers
    • Added support for the Razer Wolverine V2 controllers
    • Added the ability to reset the device input mapping in new Big Picture
    • Added the ability to install and uninstall the Windows Xbox Enhanced Features driver to the new Big Picture controller settings
    • Updated the Windows Xbox Enhanced Features driver with the following changes:
    • Added support for Xbox Series X controllers connected via the Xbox Wireless Adapter
    • Fixed delay detecting hotplugged USB controllers, occasionally causing duplicate controllers in Steam
    • Fixed interference with the Victrix Control Hub after the driver has been uninstalled
    • Fixed Logitech F310 controller input on macOS and Linux
    • Added mapping for DualSense Edge Wireless Controller on Linux (note that advanced feature support require Steam to be able to access the /dev/hidraw* devices)
    • Fixed unintended inversion of Gyroscope Roll Axis on Steam Deck
    • Added some optimization around DualSense adaptive trigger effects interaction with the Bluetooth stack

  • Steam Deck
    • Move advanced HDR options to Developer Settings
    • Streamable games are now included in the "Ready to play" game filter, though the default action is still to install them locally.
    • Fixed a bug preventing some Demo apps that store files under the full-game App ID from uploading to Steam Cloud from Steam Deck devices
    • Stop prompting users to register for Steam Deck rewards if they have chosen the "Ignore Forever" option
    • Fixed some transparency issues with the background in the in-game overlay.

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

  • Added missing Summer tag for Workshop maps

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

  • Added check to URLLabel to prevent invalid URLs
  • Added new Workshop tags for Summer, Player Destruction, and Community Fix
  • Added check to ensure bullet effects are not duplicated (community fix from mastercoms)
  • Deleted some unused Steam API queries to improve client perf (community fix from mastercoms)
  • Fixed exploit related to using the td_buyback command during Mann vs. Machine matches
  • Fixed Stat Clock cancelling out ÜberCharge and self-illuminating materials on weapons using War Paints (community fix from makaroffilya)
  • Fixed not seeing the correct inspect image for the Red Rock Roscoe after previewing another paintkit item
  • Fixed missing/incorrect style strings for a few items
  • Reverted the previous change to the equip_region for the Cranial Cowl
  • Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy to adjust clipping throughout the map

Steam Client Update Released

A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

General
  • Reverted back to old Game Info dialog that is accessible from the Friends List
  • Reduced startup time for users with tens of thousands of games in their library
  • Fixed a cause of Steam library, chat and Big Picture Mode browser windows showing all black or not rendering.
  • Fixed crash when opening Steam store
  • Fixed crash on startup when an internal Steam browser window fails creation
  • Fixed Steam library becoming unusable after applying a controller configuration

  • Big Picture Mode
    • The Virtual Keyboard in the Overlay now remembers its last position
    • Added F11 as a hotkey to toggle between windowed and fullscreen
    • Added alt-enter as a hotkey to exit Big Picture Mode
    • Added fast jump by letter to BPM library
    • Added settings for initial location to show keyboard on desktop and in Steam overlay
    • Added settings option to enable/disable UI sounds
    • Removed UI that prompted users if they wanted to participate in the Steam Deck Verified program when in normal BPM
    • Report a Bug in the Quick Access menu now links to the Big Picture discussions instead of the Steam Deck discussions
    • Fixed Chord Hint Screen remaining shown after holding the guide button to turn off a controller in some scenarios
    • Fixed Big Picture Mode window not re-opening from double-clicking or selecting system tray menu options
    • Fixed Big Picture Mode window not displaying properly due to web GPU acceleration being disabled
    • Fixed issue where exiting Big Picture Mode would log out of Steam Chat
    • Fixed small movement of Virtual Keyboard when pressing shift in some themes
    • Fixed Control-1/Control-2 hotkeys not working on Linux

  • Steam Input
    • Fixed some inputs not showing up for the Steam Link App Touchscreen controller
    • Fixed several instances of Left Bumper/Trigger glyphs having the wrong background image
    • Fixed issue where a Team Fortress 2 Steam Controller startup sound was missing
    • Fixed some issues with Nintendo switch gyro drift calibration

Steam Client Update Released

A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

General
  • Replaced launch option dialog with new UI that includes a checkbox to remember the user's selection - this selection can be changed in game properties
  • Changing download regions no longer requires restarting the Steam client
  • Further optimizations to load times for users with large game libraries
  • Fixed intermittent browser crash when closing Update news dialog
  • Fixed the controller settings tab not showing up in the game properties menu
  • Fixed DLC hover on game details page being cropped
  • Fixed several issues related to popup dialogs being sized incorrectly
  • Fixed issue with duplicate streaming dialogs appearing on Mac & Linux
  • Fixed background images on a collection on the app details page not being clipped correctly

  • Big Picture Mode
    • New Big Picture Mode has been made the default experience. For compatibility purposes, old Big Picture can be accessed by using the command-line option "-oldbigpicture". Note that this functionality will be removed in a future update.
    • Added support for switching the primary monitor on Windows in Settings -> Display -> Preferred Display
    • Added an option to start in windowed mode under Settings => Display => Big Picture Mode => Windowed
    • Added pinned notifications for new inventory items, trade offers, async game turns, moderator messages, offline chat messages, and help request replies in Quick Access > Notifications
    • Added up/down cursor keys to onscreen keyboard, press shift then left/right cursor to use
    • Added ability to move the standalone & overlay keyboard
    • Added option to turn off controllers when exiting BPM
    • Added setting for controller idle > turn off timeout
    • Added a quick guided tour for new Big Picture
    • Added notification when a Xbox controller is plugged in, but the Guide button is disabled (which prevents bringing up the Steam main menu and other functionality like chords)
    • Allow onscreen keyboard to be activated while in New Big Picture Mode and Steam window is not focused
    • Implemented Steam Controller dongle pairing
    • UI Digital Navigation Key Repeats are faster
    • Show icons for partial/full controller support, VR Support, or Mouse & KB only support in Library when a game portrait is focused or hovered
    • Center the navigation column in the Overlay vertically to match the rest of the main menu
    • Detect focus shifting away from the BPM window faster and reduce instances of navigation going to BPM after starting a game
    • Cursor is now hidden when in gamepad-navigation mode in Big Picture
    • Various fixes to make the UI scale better in higher resolutions
    • Fixed some issues completing purchases through some payment providers
    • Fixed a rare crash exiting BPM
    • Fixed a case where disconnecting a controller while navigating would not cancel repeating movements
    • Fixed the new Big Picture Mode overlay being incorrectly sized when the monitor is set to display scaling other than 100%
    • Fixed overlay scaling when resizing game window
    • Fixed issue where a browser opened by a game was sticking around after closing the overlay
    • Fixed launch options dialog not closing when cancelling game launch
    • Fixed issues w/ digital navigation getting stuck on text boxes when using a physical keyboard
    • Fixed some issues using the virtual keyboard Paste button outside of a web context
    • Fixed issue where the virtual keyboard would continuously be made visible after exiting a game
    • Fixed issue viewing the hardware survey web page after submitting results
    • Fixed the "Start in Big Picture Mode" setting not updating
    • Fixed issue opting in to some game beta branches
    • Fixed Big Picture window being incorrect size when moving it to a different display with win+shift+arrow key
    • Fixed problem where setting certain library filters in Big Picture Mode could cause those games to become hidden when switching back to desktop
    • Fixed an issue with detecting game windows on Linux
    • Fixed "a" and "c" keystrokes on the app details page triggering an animation

  • Steam Input
    • Controller configuration browsing screen can now preview configurations and the selection processes now previews then applies instead of directly selecting the configuration
    • Added a search tab to the controller layout browser screen
    • Added direct navigation to controller inputs and modes from the preview screen
    • Added upper grips as an option for mode shifts
    • Added support for the Armor-X Pro gamepad in PS4 mode
    • Added a specific XBox Elite layout preview page
    • Added a specific Switch Pro layout preview page
    • Added support for the ThrustMaster eSwap PRO Controller Xbox
    • Show controller settings in app properties game for non-Steam games
    • Gyro Calibration Rework: Calibration Calculates an anti-drift value as normal, but also records Gyro and Accelerometer noise while stationary, so that Always-On Auto Calibration (toggle to enable) is more discerning, and should only recalculate anti-drift when on a stable surface
    • Controller configurator now groups commands if they are attached to the same input
    • Changed controller mode sliders to default to larger step sizes that match the old BPM interface and added footer button to switch to "fine adjustment" mode with smaller step sizes
    • Reworked the layout of the mode settings page to show more content
    • Generate Steam Input API origins for some virtual menu modes that were missing them
    • Handle errors better and fix some cases where configs would no longer load
    • On larger screens combine the keyboard and numpad tabs of the choose binding screen
    • Remember the last active tab in the choose binding screen and open to that instead always using the tab w/ the current binding value
    • Improved Layout Preview for Nintendo Switch Joycon Left/Right/Pair
    • Filtered Mode Shift button options to only show available buttons based on the controller type
    • Nintendo Switch SL/SR buttons now show up as Bumpers for single Joycons or Grip buttons for a JoyCon Pair
    • Joycon individual/pair Gyro now displays and functions properly
    • Fixed an issue with the Joystick Deadzone sliders having delayed input
    • Fixed an issue w/ enabling Gyro for Switch controllers
    • Fixed long delay at startup when the Razer Huntsman Elite keyboard is plugged in
    • Fixed the Logitech G29 controller showing up as a gamepad instead of a wheel
    • Fixed the XBox layout preview page layout having some incorrect items and missing others
    • Fixed issue where Steam Controller joysticks would have unintended input during Steam Button chords
    • Fixed long delay at startup when Razer keyboards are connected
    • Fixed crash with games that use "Windows Gaming Input"
    • Fixed issue w/ Joystick Deadzone visualization not updating
    • Fixed some cases where some languages could have text overflow in choose binding screen
    • Fixed chord activator options for XBox and XBox Elite controller types
    • Fixed Capture button icon not being displayed for Joycon Pair
    • Fixed the Switch Pro Layout Preview not showing the gyro

  • Remote Play
    • Fixed audio crackling and loss when streaming from Linux

  • Linux
    • Fixed a crash on Linux in libaudio
    • Fixed crash when taking screenshots through the overlay
    • Fixed closing non-Steam shortcuts via the overlay when two or more are running
    • Fixed some errors causing the Library not to render properly

  • Mac
    • Fixed close button on macOS Steam login window

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