How to Update the Steam Client and Utilize New Features

This guide explains how to update the Steam client to take advantage of the new features introduced in the latest stable update. The update is useful for users who want to improve the streaming experience, manage multiple accounts more efficiently, and solve some known issues.

The main new features include support for HDR streaming on Steam Deck OLED, an improvement in account switching while a game is running, and various fixes for Remote Play, Steam Input, and Workshop.

• HDR streaming support: For Steam Deck OLED users, this feature allows you to enjoy superior video quality during streaming.
• Account switching: The ability to change accounts while a game is running simplifies the management of multiple profiles.
• Remote Play improvements: Resolution of streaming issues, such as black windows and cropped videos, and support for AV1 video streaming.
• Cloud synchronization: Improvements to avoid interruptions during data synchronization with Steam Cloud.
• Steam Input: Greater clarity in managing controller configurations and the ability to share them among devices.
• Group chats: Functionality to report suspicious messages and better manage group conversations.

Prerequisites

• Hardware: Steam Deck OLED
• Software: Steam client update

PROCEDURE: Update the Steam client to access the new features

By the end of this guide, you will have updated the Steam client to the latest version, enabling new features such as HDR streaming support for Steam Deck OLED, improved account switching, and enhanced cloud synchronization.

• Automatic update:
  • Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
  • Open the Steam client.
  • Wait for the update to be downloaded and installed automatically.
• Manual update:
  • Open the Steam client.
  • Click on the Steam menu at the top left.
  • Select "Check for Steam Client Updates".
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

For more details, check the release notes.

Verification and Troubleshooting

By the end of this guide, you will be able to test the correct functioning of the Steam client update and solve any problems.

Functionality Test

• Verify HDR Streaming:
  • Start a game that supports HDR.
  • Check that the displayed image is in HDR.
• Test Account Switching:
  • Start a game on your current account.
  • Open the Steam menu and select "Switch Account".
• Check Cloud Sync:
• Close a game that uses Steam Cloud.

Troubleshooting

• Black Window during Streaming:
  • Make sure the remote device is correctly configured for Remote Play.
  • Verify that the game supports streaming.
  • Restart the Steam client on both devices.
• Remote Devices Not Available:
  • Check that the network is stable and that both devices are connected to the same network.
• Video Clip during Desktop Scaling:
  • Temporarily disable desktop scaling.
• Problems with Steam Workshop:
  • Restart the Steam client and try the update again.
• Game Stuck in Download Queue:
• Crash after Controller Disconnection:
  • Restart the device and the Steam client.

Educational Summary

• HDR streaming support: Enabled via Remote Play for Steam Deck OLED users.
• Account switching: Switch accounts while a game is running and option to choose the account at startup.
• Various fixes: Resolution of issues related to Steam Input, Workshop, and the desktop client.

Invitation to Practice

Try the new features and verify the improvements made. For more details, check the release notes.

The Steam client update will be downloaded automatically. If you want to install it manually, open the Steam menu and select "Check for Steam Client Updates".