A new update for SteamOS has arrived, bringing several features from the OS Beta channel to the general public. The update includes several changes for the Steam Deck, including the option to adjust refresh rates, a quieter fan, a choice of screen resolution options, and Remote Play Together becoming completely functional on the device.
SteamOS 3.2 Update Patch Notes
Remote Play Together allows friends to join a game remotely for a spot of co-op. The updated feature now means players can host or join sessions on a Steam deck device by trying out a game that supports the feature and opening the Quick Access Menu. Elsewhere, screen refresh rates can be adjusted on the fly while playing games, and the device’s fan is now quieter and more responsive to what is going on. For a full list of changes introduced with SteamOS 3.2 update, check out the patch notes below:
Steam Client
- Remote Play Together is now completely functional on Steam Deck. Includes hosting and joining game sessions. Try out a supported game and open the Quick Access Menu to get started.
- Added notification when the Steam Deck’s SSD has less than 2GB of free space left
- Improved performance of Night Shift keyboard theme
- Added the ability to name controller layout commands
- Added icons for gamepad and mouse commands shown on in-game virtual menus
- Fixed being unable to connect to hidden wireless networks
- Added time zone region for Saskatchewan
- Added ability to close a window if the running application has more than one visible
- Added ability to change accounts from the power menu
SteamOS 3.2
- Added an OS-controlled fan curve to improve the experience in low usage scenarios, and adjusting how the fan responds to different scenarios and temperatures.
- The old version of the fan curve is still available, and can be turned on in Settings > System
- Added support for changing the in-game screen refresh rate. The refresh rate will automatically be adjusted to the desired option when going in and out of game.
- There is a new slider in the Quick Access Menu > Performance tab that allows you to choose a screen refresh rate between 40-60Hz
- The framerate limit slider values will update accordingly, and will include 1:1, 1:2, 1:4, or uncapped framerate options.
- Fixed an issue with typing the € key using the Steam keyboard
- Performance HUD now shows a more accurate reading of VRAM used (previously would cap out at 1G used)
- Added more internal screen resolution options for games to choose from
- Fixed gain staging, resulting in higher max speaker volume, and removes white noise coming through 3.5mm jack with some headphones.
- Fixed PipeWire and Steam failing to elevate their thread priorities
- Fixed the language dropdown in the Warframe launcher
- microSD card formatting process now performs a quick format
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