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.
📍 How it ended
Valve updated SteamOS to improve WiFi download speeds for Steam Deck users, though the rollout included certain caveats. This update arrived alongside beta versions that introduced security improvements, a WiFi fix, and support for ray tracing and 4K displays.
Additional patches addressed dGPU VRAM management and compatibility for various handheld devices.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Where it stands
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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Coverage (6)
- SteamOS Beta Update Adds dGPU VRAM Management Patch TechPowerUp · 45d ago
- SteamOS 3.8 Adds Ray Tracing and Improved 4K Display Support Geeky Gadgets · 45d ago
- Latest Steam Deck update improves game resolution support and upgrades Steam Machine compatibility PC Guide · 45d ago
- SteamOS beta adds fixes for MSI Claw, Legion Go and OneXPlayer handhelds VideoCardz.com · 45d ago
- SteamOS 3.8.14 and SteamOS 3.8.22 Beta bring an essential WiFi fix and security improvements GamingOnLinux · 45d ago
- Valve updates SteamOS to improve your WiFi download speeds, and it's available on Steam Deck with a couple of caveats Eurogamer.net · 45d ago broke it first
Answered
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.
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