Steam Deck Update Adds New Features

Valve has released a new update for both SteamOS and Steam Client, bringing new features and options to the Steam Deck laptop. More specifically, the latest update includes the ability to control the fan curve across the operating system, allowing for smarter and seemingly quieter control of the device. There’s also a new option to adjust the refresh rate in-game and Remote Play Together now works at full capacity with Steam Deck.

“This feature isn’t actually part of the SteamOS 3.2 update (it’s a Steam Client update), but it’s still a huge problem, and it’s also something we shipped today,” the update from Valve reads in part. “remote play together (Feature that allows a friend to join your game remotely as if they were sitting on a couch next to you) Now fully functional on Steam Deck. This includes both hosting and joining Remote Play Together sessions.”

You can check actual patch notes for new SteamOS and Steam Client updates, straight from the sourceless:

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  • Remote Play Together is now fully functional on Steam Deck. Includes hosting and joining game sessions. Try a supported game and open the quick access menu to get started.
  • Added notification when Steam Deck’s SSD space is less than 2GB of free space left
  • Improve Night Shift keyboard performance
  • Added ability to name console layout commands
  • Added gamepad icons and mouse commands in the default in-game menus
  • Fixed not being able to connect to hidden wireless networks
  • Added a time zone zone for Saskatchewan
  • Added the ability to close a window if an app is running with more than one visible app
  • Added the ability to change accounts from the Energy menu

SteamOS 3.2

Added an OS-controlled fan curve to improve the experience in low usage scenarios, and adjust how the fan responds to different scenarios and temperatures.

  • The old version of Fan Curve is still available, it can be turned on from Settings > System

Added support for changing the screen refresh rate within the game. The refresh rate will be automatically adjusted to the desired option when entering and exiting the game.

  • There is a new slider in the Quick Access menu > Performance tab that allows you to choose a screen refresh rate between 40-60Hz
  • The frame rate limit slider values ​​will be updated accordingly, and will include 1:1, 1:2, 1:4, or unchecked frame rate options.

Fixed an issue with typing the € key using the Steam keyboard

Performance HUD now shows a more accurate reading of the VRAM used (previously it was used at 1G)

Added more internal screen resolution options for games to choose from

Fixed phase gain, which increases the maximum volume of the headphones, and eliminates the white noise coming through the 3.5mm jack with some headphones.

Static tubes and steam wires fail to prioritize their thread

Fixed language dropdown menu in Warframe launcher

The microSD card formatting process now performs a quick format


As mentioned above, new OS and Steam Deck client updates are now available. On a larger scale, Steam Deck comes in multiple different versions with a basic version of $399 while the most expensive version is $649. The difference between them largely lies in the amount of storage and how fast the storage is mentioned. It’s available to pre-order now on Valve’s website, though there’s a big wait for it to ship. You can check out all of our previous coverage of Steam Deck here.

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