A new Steam Client Update from May 27, 2026 has been released for both Linux and the Steam Deck. Both updates bring numerous improvements to Steam Input, Steam Controller Firmware, and Remote Play - plus Linux-specific fixes.

Notably for Linux: the “Legacy Steam Runtime” is now an optional standalone download instead of being bundled with the Steam client. Additionally, firmware updates on systems without libhidapi installed are now fixed, along with a crash related to the Steam Controller on Linux.

Steam Client Update - May 27th

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

General

• Fixed an issue where the Steam Workshop would download an older version of an item if there were multiple versions of the item that were marked valid for game beta branch the user opted into.
• Fixed a rare case where the Steam Controller welcome dialog could appear while updating the controller’s firmware.
• Fixed streamable non-Steam games showing in Library when Remote Play is turned off.
• Fixed some startup movies failing to play in Big Picture Mode.
• Fixed option to clear custom backgrounds and logos not showing in library.

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.

Steam Controller Firmware

• Fixes for trackpad ‘dead zone’ issues experienced by some Steam Controllers.
• Fixed IMU failures when using extended rumble.
• Fixed an issue with occasional stutter on the gyro polling rate.
• Fixed an issue where continuous rumble would sometimes break Gyro input.

Steam Input

• Steam Controller: Minor improvement to gyro micro stutter (ignore clone packets).
• You can turn off “Track Pad locking” - by default each trackpad is disabled while the corresponding joystick is either deflected or the joystick’s capacitive sensor has been activated. This is to avoid accidental track pad touches when using a joystick. Find the setting in: Settings->Controller->Details->Calibration & Advanced->Trackpad Lockout.
• Fixed detecting the Steam Controller when it is charging on the puck at Steam startup.
• Fixed an issue with doubled input when the Steam Controller is charging on the puck.
• Fixed FlyDigi Vader 5 Pro in enhanced mode on Linux and macOS.
• Fixed “Reset Camera To Horizon” action operating inconsistently in different engines.
• Fixed Steam Controller input in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.

Linux

• The ‘Legacy Steam Runtime’ compatibility tool is now an optional standalone download instead of being bundled with the Steam client.
• Fixed firmware updates failing on systems where libhidapi was not installed.
• 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.

Remote Play

• Alt-Enter now toggles windowed mode.
• Window mode, position, and size are saved between sessions.
• Added an advanced client option to enable microphone streaming.
• Fixed the client disconnecting after a short period of time when doing non-local streaming.
• Fixed the Steam Link app not showing the computer as online after pairing in some cases.

The Steam Deck additionally received its own fixes: improved EULA scrolling with a controller, faster friend status updates after waking from sleep, and a fix for the Gyro to Joystick Camera mode (Angle Catchup).

Source: Steam