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SteamOS 3.8.3 Beta

A new SteamOS beta update was released yesterday with some fixes for games and upcoming hardware. There have been fixes for Crimson Desert and some crashes, while the speed of OS updates in the future should be substantially improved. There is also some extra support for the upcoming Steam Controller and Steam Machine. There were also some security updates to some components on the OS. These should be included with the already massive SteamOS 3.8.0 update that will be on its way with tons of improvements, like an updated Kernel and graphics driver.

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

SteamOS 3.8.3 Beta Update Changelog:

  • Fixed a regression causing the Steam on-screen keyboard in desktop mode to produce the wrong keys in certain IME modes
  • Substantially improved speed of future OS updates on high-speed connections
  • Added missing graphics features needed for titles such as "Crimson Desert"
  • Fixed a regression causing crashes in certain titles (such as "Sushi Ben")
  • Fixed multiple regressions causing crashes in desktop mode
  • Fixed a regression causing the Steam overlay to malfunction while streaming
  • Fixed spurious wake-ups when using a Logitech Bolt receiver
  • Improved support for upcoming Steam Controller hardware
  • Even more support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware
  • Even more security and stability updates

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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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