Steam Beta brings Big Picture Mode tweaks, Linux improvements and Steam Controller fixes
Steam Beta brings Big Picture Mode tweaks, Linux improvements and Steam Controller fixes
Publish Date: 2026-05-14 05:08:00
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Valve released another new Steam Client Beta update for all platforms on May 13th, bringing with it a few styling changes to Big Picture Mode and various fixes.
For the Big Picture Mode they’ve slightly adjusted the layout and colouring which should better match the rest of Steam, improve readability and improve the overall organisation of settings. All work towards the Steam Machine and Steam Frame release to get them looking as good as possible. We’re getting close now with the recent Proton 11 Beta update too.
As an example the original look is below:
And now the new look below:
From the main Steam Client Beta changelog:
Settings
- Updated the layout and styles for client settings across desktop, Big Picture and controller configuration to improve readability and organization.
- Notification settings has been updated to allow changing e-mail, client, and mobile notification preferences in one place.
Linux
- The ‘Legacy Steam Runtime’ compatibility tool is now an optional standalone download instead of being bundled with the Steam client.
- Fixed a case where dropdown windows and profile hover windows could get stuck on screen.
- Fixed a crash related to the Steam Controller on Linux
SteamRT3 Beta
- Fixed a failure to start the client and proton games on systems where SDL_VIDEO_DRIVER doesn’t include the x11 or windows options.
Steam Input
- Removed several configuration options from incompatible inputs. Digital Buttons can no longer be set Press types that require Analog input and Gyro can no longer be set to incompatible Radial Menu or Hotbar. These options will still be available for all compatible inputs.
- Fixed Gyro to Joystick Camera timing issue – should appear smoother across all controllers.
- Added an extra option to Gyro to Joystick Camera – Angle Catchup can be active while gyro ratcheting.
- Fixed micro-stutter in Steam Controller gyro
- You can now turn off “Track Pad locking” – by default each trackpad is disabled while the…
