Steam Deck Beta Client Update 4/28/23

A new update to the Steam Deck Beta Client was pushed out yesterday! This one primarily has a bunch of fixes, but it did add in a compatibility tab to change some SteamPlay settings and soundtrack playback controls to the library and quick access menu!

The update was re-deployed later on with 3 more fixes that were discovered after the update was initially released.

Steam Deck Beta Client 4/28/23 Changelog:

Note: this update was re-released with the following additional fixes:

• Fixed a crash that could occur if toggling bandwidth limits while a game download is in flight, or if cloud syncs while a game download is in flight.
• Fixed issues in sign in UI when switching between entering a Steam Guard code and entering a backup code
• (Steam Deck Desktop) Fixed file type filters for non-Windows platforms in the Add Non-Steam Game dialog

General

• Added soundtrack playback controls to the library and quick access menu

Steam Desktop Mode

• Fixed issues with the main window rendering black due to GPU compositing being disabled
• Fixed login dialog briefly showing when shutting down the Steam Client
• Updated to some icons in the Settings dialog
• The game is ready for preload & game released spotlight in the library will no longer show for users who own the game through family sharing
• Added a 'Compatibility' tab to Settings where SteamPlay settings can be changed.
  
  In-Game Overlay
  • Fixed overflow of friend icons
  • No longer close chat windows when toggling the visibility of the Friends List from the Toolbar
  • Added Players section and a button to view the Players dialog
  
  Screenshot Manager
  • Screenshots now are letter boxed, instead of squished, if they are a different aspect ratio than 16:9
  • Fixed issue where the Screenshot Manager would not switch to a new selection if it was already open
  
  Players Dialog
  • Added users in the current game to the top of the list when sorted by time
  • Added friend status to rightmost column

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