Various interface and usability fixes have been implemented across the client, including improvements to the store, friends list, notifications, and controller support for a more stable experience.

Devices like the Legion Go S benefit from improved support and customization, with new features such as joystick LED controls added in the latest update.

Steam store pages have been widened from 940 px to 1200 px on large monitors, offering a better browsing experience and more efficient use of screen space.

A parallel Steam client update on PC has introduced similar accessibility and customization options to enhance user experience across platforms.

Valve has rolled out a major update for Steam, including a new Customization tab in game properties that allows users to set custom artwork and organize their library more effectively, addressing long-standing sorting issues.

The update also enhances platform usability with improvements to SteamOS and the Steam Deck, featuring numerous bug fixes, performance enhancements, and expanded support for third-party devices like the Legion Go S.

Significant improvements include better performance monitoring, such as CPU temperature tracking on Windows and Linux, and refinements to the in-game overlay for smoother navigation and reduced clutter.

A notable fix resolves issues with the on-screen keyboard not scaling properly in Desktop Mode when UI scaling is increased, improving accessibility for users who customize display settings.

Additional enhancements include smarter download resumption, better bandwidth management, and expanded support for controllers such as the 8BitDo, making device compatibility more seamless.

Remote Play has been optimized to reduce stutter and support streaming from remote networks, providing a smoother experience for gamers streaming their gameplay.

The update fixes crashes, UI glitches, and notification errors, significantly improving overall stability and user experience across the platform.

Steam Input support has been extended with new device compatibility, better controller detection, and fixes for input duplication, while also supporting new controllers like the PDP REALMz Wireless for Switch.

Various issues specific to Desktop Mode, Steam Input, Remote Play, and accessibility features have been addressed, enhancing usability across different device modes.

Game recording and remote play functionalities have been improved with better high bitrate playback, reduced stutter, and fixes for pause issues, alongside updates for macOS and Linux compatibility.

Key fixes include improved visibility of the on-screen keyboard in Desktop Mode, resolution of account-related game loading issues, and crash fixes related to the SteamOS Manager service.

The update corrects FPS counts in games using DLSS, fixes fuzzy fonts and UI elements with high display scaling, and introduces a built-in CPU temperature monitor, enhancing overall performance and system monitoring.

Longstanding issues like problems with screenshots, avatars, game sorting, Bluetooth re-enabling, duplicated controller inputs, and incorrect button prompts across various controllers have been addressed to improve stability.

The in-game overlay has been redesigned to improve navigation and reduce clutter, making in-game interactions more user-friendly.

Accessibility features have been expanded with new settings menus in Desktop Mode, including High Contrast mode, reduced motion options, UI scaling controls, and full joystick LED customization for Legion Go S users.

Steam will cease support for macOS 11 (Big Sur) on October 15, 2025, due to compatibility issues with embedded components like Google Chrome, signaling a shift in platform support.

Other improvements aim to enhance overall user comfort and experience on SteamOS devices, although some may require reinstallation to fully apply updates.

The in-game performance monitor has been restored with improved accuracy, helping gamers better track system performance during gameplay.

Performance of the in-game overlay has been optimized for modern graphics APIs such as Vulkan, D3D12, and OpenGL, ensuring smoother operation without affecting older games.

Steam now provides notifications when trades are reversed via Trade Protection, initially limited to Counter-Strike, enhancing security and user awareness.

Valve encourages users to download the latest update to improve their hardware experience and invites community discussion on the official Discord server.

In Big Picture mode, fixes include resolving missing user avatars in offline mode and correcting page shifting issues during scrolling for a more stable interface.

Overall, the update delivers over 30 improvements, including enhanced notification features, new customization options, better third-party device support, and performance boosts.

The update is available to all users on the main Steam channel and is already active on some systems, ensuring widespread access to the latest features.

Specific fixes address issues like screenshot errors, overlay navigation, library loading failures, and Bluetooth functionality, significantly improving stability.

Steam now includes a built-in CPU temperature and usage monitoring tool, removing the need for third-party applications and providing users with real-time system data.

Controller support has been improved through updates to analog joystick, trackpad, D-pad options, and button icons, especially for 8BitDo controllers.

This update introduces over 30 enhancements, including a new Customization tab for game properties, faster library startup, and quicker performance profile switching.

While Valve continues to support SteamOS devices, there is ongoing concern about future competition from devices like Legion Go S and Xbox Ally, with speculation about a potential Steam Deck 2.