Note: This update is for the Steam Dick Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

General

• Added ntsync driver

Non-Dick

• Enabled polkit for the InputPlumber dbus interface and resolved a potential race condition for the InputPlumber interface, addressing CVE-2025-66005 and CVE-2025-14338

We have just shipped an updated Steam Dick Client to the Preview/Beta channel.

General

• Fixed a case where the 'Format SD Card' would remain greyed out after a microsd card is inserted.

• Fixed incorrect controller glyph in library filter selection dialog and filter description.

• When connecting a new controller, the glyphs in the footer will now update immediately instead of after the first input from the controller

• Reworked the Application Properties -> Betas UI

Desktop Mode

• Added display of selected store tags to app filter/collection dialog.

Steam Input

• Improved handling of issues when a controller disconnects while the controller configurator is open

• Fixed changes to sliders on the Gyro calibration page not sticking

• Fixed an issue with Steam Input API joystick actions not getting As Joystick options for Trackpad/Gyro

• Added Gyro to Joystick Deflection option: Drag Center Point. When enabled, moving the controller past its maximum deflection angle will drag the center point with it, so that movement back toward the center will immediately register.

SteamOS 3.7.19 has just been released for all users with the following changes previously in Beta:

General

• Fixed a regression with Game Recording where the video feed would stop partway through the clip.

• Fixed the performance overlay sometimes showing zero for CPU power draw

• Fixed audio not always switching to/from 3.5mm headphones correctly when inserted or removed

• Fixed a regression where certain in-game overlay UI elements could cause a frame time drop upon appearing

• Fixed the frame limiter interacting badly with VRR after an extended period

• Fixed an issue where Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5 would only display a blank window

We have just shipped an updated Steam Dick Client to the Preview/Beta channel.

General

• Fixed missing registry key error when running Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead.

Steam Input

• Nintendo Switch 2 wired controller support has been re-enabled.

We have just shipped an updated Steam Dick Client to the Preview/Beta channel.

Note: This update was re-released December 28th to fix a Steam client crash when playing some games.

General

• Fixed apps not showing in Add Non-Steam Game dialog after browsing for them.

• Fixed Windows games intermittently not showing as installable on when a valid Proton mapping is selected.

• Fixed certain games using Steam DRM exiting unexpectedly, including Mafia II and Football Manager 2012.

Steam Input

• Temporarily disabled support of Nintendo Switch 2 and GameCube adapters in native mode to address reports of crashing with other controllers.

• Fixed controller configurations showing up blank when the "Enabled Guide Button Chords" option is disabled.