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Steam Beta Client update improves VR input and Linux video decoding

Brief written by the FOSSWire AI editor from Valve Steam Deck Official News

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Key Takeaway

The Steam Beta update introduces default gamepad support for Steam Frame controllers in non-VR games and enables Vulkan video decoding on the SteamRT3C Linux beta.

Summary

Valve has released an update to the Steam Client for the Preview/Beta channel. The update focuses on Steam Input improvements for VR, fixes for SteamVR Remote Play, and video decoding optimizations for Linux users.

Technical changes in the Steam Beta

  • Steam Input: Steam Frame controllers now default to gamepad input in VR games lacking native VR input support.
  • SteamVR Remote Play: Added Vulkan video decoding support for the SteamRT3C Linux beta, with an automatic fallback to H.264 if HEVC is unavailable.
  • SteamVR Remote Play: Fixed issues regarding streaming launch failures during cloud conflicts and bitrate drops when hardware decoding is disabled.
  • Steam Deck: HDR is now disabled when streaming specifically to the OLED Steam Deck.

Original reference: store.steampowered.com →