SteamOS 3.8.26 Beta Squashes Numerous Bugs and Performance Issues in Desktop and Gaming Mode

Because the launch of the Valve Steam Deck, and subsequently the Steam Machine, a lot of Valve’s focus in growing SteamOS has been on including options and assist for video games, {hardware}, and other platforms, like Lenovo’s and ASUS’s gaming handhelds. Extra not too long ago, particularly since SteamOS 3.8’s launch, it looks like Valve is dedicating more time to fixing bugs and polishing the experience.

This has held true with the newest SteamOS 3.8.26 beta, which is totally devoted to fixing bugs in each desktop and sport mode, and even a couple of tweaks for VR assist forward of the Steam Body launch. The largest, and certain essentially the most notable change is a repair for efficiency degradations that got here from video games and options that required composition—mostly seen with FSR enabled. Valve additionally fastened a number of Desktop Mode bugs, together with one which beforehand resulted in occasional freezing in Firefox, and one other that allowed desktop resolutions under 640 × 480, which was unreadable.

There are additionally fixes for bugs regarding SD card performance on each the Steam Deck and MSI Claw handhelds. The replace additionally fixes bugs for the MSI Claw, Lenovo Legion Go, and compatibility with the Nintendo Swap Professional controller. The replace additionally fixes an Unreal Engine 5 VR bug that resulted in a clean proper eye. These updates appear minor, however guaranteeing correct performance for core options might be important for SteamOS to succeed as a gaming OS, the place Home windows dominates, particularly as a result of it helps trendy gaming {hardware} and video games with out an excessive amount of person intervention.

The total replace log reads as follows:

• Fastened a difficulty current in earlier beta builds inflicting degraded efficiency in some instances when composition is required (comparable to when having FSR enabled)
• Fastened Firefox in Desktop Mode generally freezing when fullscreen
• Labored round a difficulty the place Unreal Engine 5 VR video games may show a clean proper eye
• Fastened Bluetooth instability with Nintendo Swap Professional (v1) controller
• Fastened Desktop Mode permitting resolutions under 640×480 on sure shows, rendering it unusable
• Fastened a regression from earlier beta breaking Wi-Fi connectivity on the MSI Claw A1M
• Fastened points with battery show on Lenovo Legion Go fashions
• Fastened a bug the place the MSI Claw would freeze on resume if an SD card was current throughout droop and resume
• Fastened a bug the place the system would freeze on resume if an SD card was eliminated whereas suspended