New Steam Deck replace arrives and HDR is “not compelled” on exterior shows, amongst different fixes

A brand new Steam Deck Beta Shopper replace was pushed yesterday (February 5) and brings some neat fixes together with new controller assist. The key spotlight is that HDR will not be compelled on when related to exterior shows.

This subject particularly affected Steam Deck OLED users, the place the hand held would pressure the docked output to HDR even when the setting was disabled on the TV, with out providing an possibility to show it off. Nonetheless, lastly, a setting has been added, permitting customers to allow or disable HDR on exterior shows as they like.

Steam Deck Beta Shopper replace for February fifth

Just a few different highlights embrace an enchancment for Desktop Mode, the place show brightness is now higher preserved when switching from Recreation Mode to Desktop Mode. Moreover, assist has been added for the Zuiki Mascon controllers, which for these unaware are Nintendo-licensed, one-handle controllers designed to simulate the driving expertise of an actual practice. There are just a few extra adjustments, comparable to Mode Shifts can now be activated utilizing a number of buttons, so you’ll want to take a look at the total patch notes beneath.

Common

• HDR is not compelled lively on exterior shows (Steam Deck OLED)
• HDR on exterior shows might be persistently enabled / disabled (per show, through Show -> Superior -> Allow HDR)

Desktop Mode

• Improved preservation of show brightness when transitioning to desktop mode.

Steam Enter

• Added assist for the Zuiki Mascon controllers for Nintendo Change
• Fastened a case the place controllers could be within the information button chord config after disconnecting with the button held
• Fastened a case the place the digital menu display screen within the configurator would cease displaying different settings after altering a binding
• Fastened some points when utilizing “Gyro to …” modes with controllers with excessive gyroscope polling charges
• Added assist to permit Mode Shifts to be activated utilizing a number of buttons
• Fastened SteamController receiving random haptic occasions when taking part in No Man’s Sky

Supply: Steam

If you have not already, the replace might be downloaded within the System Settings on the Steam Deck, simply ensure that your replace channel is ready to Beta or Preview.