New Steam Deck Update Adds New Library Filters and Fixes Games Randomly Quitting

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A new Steam Deck Client update has been released, bringing over a bunch of fixes previously introduced in the beta. Nintendo Switch 2 wired controller support has been re-enabled, library filters now support filtering by language and accessibility features, two new gyro options have been added, and there have been a ton of fixes for controllers and new support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro controller. There are also fixes for some games closing unexpectedly, like Mafia 2 and Football Manager 2012.

You can download and install the new update through the System settings on your Steam Deck.

Steam Deck Client 1/21/26 Update Changelog:

General

• When connecting a new controller, the glyphs in the footer will now update immediately instead of after the first input from the controller
• Reworked the Application Properties -> Betas UI.
• Fixed certain games using Steam DRM exiting unexpectedly, including Mafia II and Football Manager 2012.
• Fixed missing registry key error when running Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead.
• Fixed a case where the 'Format SD Card' would remain greyed out after a microsd card is inserted.
• Fixed incorrect controller glyph in library filter selection dialog and filter description.
• Fixed Steam client hang when a Nacon PS4 Compact Controller is connected.
• Fixed an error when trying to pair the SteamDeck devkit tool to a SteamDeck.

Library

• Library filters now supports filtering by language and accessibility features.

Friends & Chat

• Other members of public group chats that you are a member of can no longer send you direct messages by default.
• You can now toggle the ability for group chat members that you are not friends with to direct message you in the 'Permissions' section of each group chat's settings.

Desktop Mode

• Added display of selected store tags to app filter/collection dialog.

Steam Input

• Nintendo Switch 2 wired controller support has been re-enabled.
• Improved handling of issues when a controller disconnects while the controller configurator is open.
• Added Gyro to Joystick Deflection option: Drag Center Point. When enabled, moving the controller past its maximum deflection angle will drag the center point with it, so that movement back toward the center will immediately register.
• Added support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro.
• Analog Trigger Output is made available in the Trigger Mode select screen for better discoverability.
• Joystick Mode settings: Added "Response Axis Style" to "Stick Response Curve" options. The Response Curves can be applied in a "Per Axis" or "Circular" fashion. Previously, Joystick Mode only supported "Per Axis" response curves. Generally, Circular is recommended, and is now default. The option will only appear when relevant - when "Stick Response Curve" is not set to "Linear".
• Added toggle for Gyro "Smooth Fine Movements". This filter was necessary for older IMUs which demonstrated a significant amount of resting signal noise, but has become redundant due to the presence of other user tunable filters. It is defaulted to "Off" except in the case of PS4 DualShock controllers. Find it under Settings, Controller, "Calibration & Advanced Settings".
• Fixed changes to sliders on the Gyro calibration page not sticking.
• Fixed an issue with Steam Input API joystick actions not getting As Joystick options for Trackpad/Gyro.
• Fixed Hori Steam Controller Gyro behavior over Bluetooth.

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