A new Steam Deck client update is now live, introducing some new features to the console for a smoother experience.
The new update, which has gone live a few hours ago, introduces, among other things, a new Calibration and Advanced Settings screen with options for adjusting deadzones for the left and right sticks, adjusting haptic strength for the right and left trackpads, and more.
The latest Steam Deck client update also improves performance downloading library images after logging in and more. You can catch the full update notes below.
More information on the Steam Deck can be found on its official website. You can also learn more about the console by checking out Kai’s review.
Added dual trackpad typing support to onscreen keyboard
Added game mode onscreen keyboard to Desktop mode
Added Family Sharing status to game details page. Borrowers will see whose library they are borrowing from, and lenders will see a message if their library is currently in use by a borrower.
Added a Calibration and Advanced Settings screen with options for:
Adjusting deadzones for the left and right Joysticks
Adjusting haptic strength for left and right Trackpads
Joysticks and other sensors on external gamepads
Updated network connection flow to connect without re-prompting for a known password
Improved performance downloading library images after logging in, leading to less stuttering
Removed display of ‘B’ back button in Overlay Quick Access Menu
Fixed onscreen keyboard input issues when connecting to public WiFi captive portals
Fixed issue where Chrome wouldn’t install from the non-Steam section of the Library
Adjusting deadzones for the left and right Joysticks
Adjusting haptic strength for left and right Trackpads
Joysticks and other sensors on external gamepads
