New Steam Deck Beta Client Update Reworks Application Properties, Adds Store Tags, And More

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A new Steam Deck Beta Client update was released yesterday, fixing some issues across the board. The application properties have been reworked, added display of selected store tags in Desktop Mode, added a new Gyro to Joystick deflection option, and the controller glyph in the library filter selection dialog should be fixed.

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 1/8/26 Update Changelog:

General

• 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.
• 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

Desktop Mode

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

Steam Input

• Improved handling of issues when a controller disconnects while the controller configurator is open
• 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
• 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.

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