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A new Steam Deck Beta Client update has been released with some great changes that seem to be for the Steam Controller. There have been two new battery indicators added for wireless gamepads, while there were two fixes for the controller settings and battery status links.

You can download the update yourself in the System Settings on the Steam Deck. Make sure your update channel is set to Beta or Preview.

Steam Deck Beta Client 4/24/26 Update Changelog:

General

  • Added a low battery level toast for wireless gamepads
  • Added a battery indicator to the header for wireless gamepads
  • Fixed issue with controller battery status links in the Quick Access Menu not returning to the correct place.
  • Fixed several navigation issues with controller settings.

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Noah Kupetsky
A lover of gaming since 4, Noah has grown up with a love and passion for the industry. From there, he started to travel a lot and develop a joy for handheld and PC gaming. When the Steam Deck released, it just all clicked.
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