A new stable Steam-Client (13.03.2026) has been released for Linux Desktop and the Steam Deck.

Changelog Linux/Desktop client:

Steam Client Update - March 13th

A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

General

Fix a rare crash when downloading games if regional content server ends HTTP/2 connection in an unexpected manner.
Fix intermittent error when opening Big Picture Mode overlay.

Big Picture

Fixed the Universal Facebutton Glyph setting not being applied in the footer.

Windows

Fixed the Xbox Game Bar opening the Steam Overlay unintentionally during gameplay.

Fixed games that enable and utilize WM_POINTER events for mouse input seeing mouse actions through the in-game overlay when it is up (latest Unity engine builds in particular).

Linux

Fixed a case where the client would get stuck in a loading spinner after restarting in Offline Mode.

Changelog Steam Deck client:

Steam Deck Client Update: March 13th

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable channel.

General

Fixed a case where the client would get stuck in a loading spinner after restarting in Offline Mode.
Fix a rare crash when downloading games if regional content server ends HTTP/2 connection in an unexpected manner.
Fix intermittent error when opening overlay.