A new Steam Deck Client and OS update has gone live today, introducing a new Lock Screen feature and many other improvements.
The Lock Screen feature allows the user to turn on a lock screen and PIN for the system. It can be set up to show on wake, boot, and when switching to Desktop mode. The update also adds localized keyboards for 21 languages and layouts, support for multiple windows within one application or game, an updated Achievements page design, and more.
Client Update:
The new Steam Deck OS update introduces a selection of performance and power improvements, such as an uncapped framerate setting, a Half-Rate Shading experimental option, fTPM support enabling Windows 11 installation, and more.
OS Update:
- Added messaging when a charger that doesn’t meet the minimum bar is plugged in
- Added uncapped framerate setting in Quick Access menu > Performance
- Added Half-Rate Shading experimental option to Quick Access menu > Performance, forcing 2×2 Variable Rate Shading into existing games for power savings
- Added fTPM support, enabling Windows 11 installation
- Added button combo: hold “…” + “Volume Down” to reset PD contract in the cases where Steam Deck gets stuck due to an incompatible Type-C device
- Updated power LED to dim a few seconds after power supply connection events for better experience in dark environments
- Improved compatibility for a number of Type-C docks and PSUs
- Improved battery life in idle or very low usage scenarios
- Improved stability
- Fixed issues where the touchscreen does not work after some boots
- Fixed compatibility with some SD cards specifically when used as boot devices.
- Fixed extra haptic click when pressing on trackpads
- Fixed ACPI error spew in the kernel
More information on the latest Steam Deck Client and OS update can be found on Steam.
