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There was a new Steam Deck Beta Client update that focuses on improving Remote Play with some great new features. HDR streaming is now supported, so we can now stream with HDR quality, and AV1 video streaming is supported with the experimental SteamRT3 client. We also have improved video color range for Remote Play, and some extra fixes for local network game transfers.

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 7/29/26 Update Changelog:

General

  • Fixed additional cases preventing local network game transfers from starting.

Remote Play

  • Improved video color range.
  • Added support for HDR streaming on Steam Deck OLED.
  • Added support for AV1 video streaming when using the experimental SteamRT3 Steam Client.

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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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