Valve has released a new Steam Beta Client update on November 3, 2026, introducing several fixes for the Steam interface, achievement tracking and controller firmware. The update is available through the Preview/Beta channel and addresses an issue where Steam windows could briefly flash black during use.
The update also improves how completed achievement sets appear in the Steam Library, fixes incorrect achievement totals and adjusts the rarity threshold on achievement pages. Steam Controller firmware has received a change to thumbstick touch sensitivity, reducing the likelihood of touch inputs being detected prematurely.
Steam Beta Client November 3 Update Patch Notes
General Improvements
– Fixed several issues that caused Steam windows to briefly flash black.
Steam Achievement Sets
- Completed achievement sets now appear in the Steam Library when sorting games by achievement completion.
- Fixed an issue where achievement totals did not count certain unlocked achievements.
- Fixed the rarity threshold displayed on achievement pages.
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Updated the Achievements button in the Play Bar.
- Selecting the button now opens the Achievements panel.
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Steam Controller Firmware
– Reduced thumbstick touch sensitivity.
- This adjustment reduces the likelihood of the controller detecting thumbstick touches earlier than intended.
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