# Steam Beta Client update improves VR input and Linux video decoding

> **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.

**Published:** 2026-10-10T00:42:30+00:00 
**Source:** Valve Steam Deck Official News 
**Category:** open-gaming 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/steam-beta-client-update-improves-vr-input-and-linux-video-d.html 

## 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.