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SteamOS

A new SteamOS beta update dropped yesterday with a few fixes and a workaround to help with VR gameplay. Degraded performance from FSR has finally been fixed, Firefox won’t freeze when in fullscreen in Desktop Mode, and the system should no longer freeze when an SD card has been removed while the device is suspended.

We also have some fixes for Unreal Engine 5 VR games, which are perfect for the upcoming Steam Frame. We also have fixes for other handhelds, like the MSI Claw A1M and Legion Go, and the Bluetooth instability with the Switch Pro controller should no longer be a problem.

You can download the updates yourself in the System Settings on the Steam Deck. Make sure your update channel is set to Beta or Preview.

SteamOS Beta 3.6.26 Update Changelog:

General

  • Fixed an issue present in previous beta builds causing degraded performance in some cases when composition is required (such as when having FSR enabled)
  • Fixed Firefox in Desktop Mode sometimes freezing when fullscreen
  • Worked around an issue where Unreal Engine 5 VR games could display a blank right eye
  • Fixed Bluetooth instability with Nintendo Switch Pro (v1) controller
  • Fixed Desktop Mode allowing resolutions below 640x480 on certain displays, rendering it unusable
  • Fixed a regression from previous beta breaking WiFi connectivity on the MSI Claw A1M
  • Fixed issues with battery display on Lenovo Legion Go models
  • Fixed a bug where the MSI Claw would freeze on resume if an SD card was present during suspend and resume
  • Fixed a bug where the system would freeze on resume if an SD card was removed while suspended

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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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