Valve updates SteamOS to improve your WiFi download speeds, and it's available on Steam Deck with a couple of caveats
Valve has released SteamOS updates introducing WiFi speed improvements and enhanced display support for Steam Deck and other handhelds.
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Valve has updated SteamOS, with versions 3.8.14 and 3.8.22 Beta delivering an essential WiFi fix to improve download speeds and providing security improvements. The update also introduces ray tracing and improved 4K display support.
Coverage from Eurogamer.net and GamingOnLinux emphasizes the WiFi and security updates, while Geeky Gadgets and PC Guide highlight the additions of ray tracing and upgraded game resolution support. VideoCardz.com reports that the beta includes fixes for the Legion Go, OneXPlayer, and MSI Claw handhelds.
Future developments include the rollout of these updates to Steam Deck users, though Eurogamer.net notes this comes with a couple of caveats.
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Quick answers
Which SteamOS versions include the WiFi fix?
According to GamingOnLinux, the fix is included in SteamOS 3.8.14 and SteamOS 3.8.22 Beta.
What new graphical features were added in SteamOS 3.8?
Geeky Gadgets reports the addition of ray tracing and improved 4K display support.
Which non-Valve handhelds receive fixes in the beta?
VideoCardz.com states that the beta adds fixes for the MSI Claw, Legion Go, and OneXPlayer.
Coverage (6)
- SteamOS Beta Update Adds dGPU VRAM Management Patch TechPowerUp · 4h ago
- SteamOS 3.8 Adds Ray Tracing and Improved 4K Display Support Geeky Gadgets · 4h ago
- Latest Steam Deck update improves game resolution support and upgrades Steam Machine compatibility PC Guide · 4h ago
- SteamOS beta adds fixes for MSI Claw, Legion Go and OneXPlayer handhelds VideoCardz.com · 4h ago
- SteamOS 3.8.14 and SteamOS 3.8.22 Beta bring an essential WiFi fix and security improvements GamingOnLinux · 4h ago
- Valve updates SteamOS to improve your WiFi download speeds, and it's available on Steam Deck with a couple of caveats Eurogamer.net · 4h ago broke it first
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