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A new Steam Deck Client update was released with a couple of fixes here and there. Local network game transfers had some fixes that prevented them from starting, and the user chooser appearing on startup unprompted in Desktop mode has been fixed. The login dialog showing at startup will now not appear when auto account login has already started.

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

Steam Deck Client 8/3/26 Update Changelog:

Note: This release was updated with an additional change:

  • Fixed login dialog showing at startup when auto account login has already started.

Downloads

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

Desktop Mode

  • Fixed user chooser appearing on startup even when not requested.

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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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