# Steam Client Beta improves startup performance

> **Key takeaway:** Valve's latest Steam Client Beta includes a second round of optimizations to speed up application startup.

**Published:** 2026-10-17T07:19:40+00:00 
**Source:** GamingOnLinux (Steam, Proton & Deck) 
**Category:** open-gaming 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/steam-client-beta-improves-startup-performance.html 

## Summary
The October 16 Steam Client Beta focuses on increasing startup speeds following previous improvements released to the public client. The update also addresses several Linux-specific bugs, including Vulkan game hangs during alt-tabbing and issues launching certain native non-Steam games.

## Key changes in the Steam Beta
- **Startup Optimization**: A second round of performance improvements specifically targeting how fast the client loads.
- **Linux Fixes**: Resolved issues where **Vulkan** games would hang after an alt-tab action and fixed launch failures for some native non-Steam titles.
- **Voice Chat**: Volume settings for friends in voice chat now persist across Steam sessions.
- **Steam Input**: Fixed configuration application issues for NCAA Football 27.