Valve’s subsequent main SteamOS replace brings some important new show settings in addition to some new efficiency enhancements to Steam Deck. You may learn all concerning the SteamOS 3.5 replace in a blog post on the Steam website.
Two main new options are assist for variable refresh charges (VRR) and HDR should you’re utilizing your Steam Deck with supported {hardware}. Valve says that HDR could be enabled you probably have a suitable show whereas VRR could be enabled you probably have a suitable USB-C adapter. The corporate has additionally modified the Steam Deck’s default shade rendering to “emulate the sRGB shade gamut,” which Valve says will lead to “a barely hotter and extra vibrant shade look.” In case you don’t just like the change, Valve has additionally added settings that allow you to tweak the show’s shade vibrancy and shade temperature.
There are some welcome modifications that aren’t associated to show settings, too. The replace consists of “up to date graphics drivers, with many efficiency and performance enhancements.” Valve says the replace brings “improved efficiency for Starfield;” Bethesda’s glorious house RPG isn’t verified for Steam Deck, however that hasn’t stopped folks from playing the game on the handheld gaming PC anyway.
Valve additionally guarantees that the brand new replace provides “barely improved sleep resume velocity.” Each second helps!
If you wish to strive the SteamOS 3.5 preview, go to Settings > System > System Replace Channel > Preview. If the preview is simply too unstable for you, you possibly can all the time swap again to the Secure channel.