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A new Steam Deck Beta Client update was released yesterday with some new fixes in Desktop mode. The settings window can now be fully resized while the reliability of the Back button has been improved. There are also some freezing fixes and the option to add a non steam game by right clicking has also been fixed to now automatically add the selected application to your library.

Steam Deck Beta Client Update 8/14/23 Changelog:

General

  • Fixed empty folders not being re-created when verifying a game installation.
  • Fixed a case where the user would be prompted to install an OS update for a second time after switching between game mode and desktop mode.

Desktop Mode

  • Fixed the 'Add non steam game' option in the KDE right click context menu not automatically adding the selected application to the library.
  • Allow the settings window to be resized.
  • Fixed switching from fullscreen to windowed mode when a full-screen video is dismissed.
  • Fixed notifications stealing focus when shown in overlay.
  • Fixed overlay freezing when a file dialog is shown.
  • Improved reliability of Back button

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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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