SteamOS 3.10.0 is now available through the Steam Deck Preview channel, bringing several improvements to graphics, display compatibility, and system stability. The update introduces an updated Arch Linux base, upgrades KDE Plasma Desktop Mode from version 6.7.3 to 6.8.2, and adds support for HDMI 2.1 VRR, FRL, and ALLM on AMD graphics hardware. Game Mode also receives improved frame timing with VRR, better cursor movement, and fixes for HDR overexposure and screen flickering.
The update also brings NVIDIA graphics improvements, including Mesh Shader support for Turing and newer GPUs, alongside rendering fixes for Shadow of the Tomb Raider and The Surge 2. Other changes address Bluetooth audio disconnections, incorrect Slow Charger warnings, and compatibility with the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20. SteamOS 3.10.0 is an early Preview release, so users may encounter bugs or stability issues while testing it.
SteamOS 3.10.0 Patch Notes
General Improvements
- Updated the Arch Linux base.
- Updated Desktop Mode from KDE Plasma 6.7.3 to KDE Plasma 6.8.2.
- Added numerous security and stability improvements.
- Fixed an issue where the Slow Charger warning could appear incorrectly.
- Fixed Bluetooth audio disconnections when switching between Desktop Mode and Game Mode.
- Updated time zone data for the following regions:
- Cuba.
- Northwest Territories, Canada.
- Manitoba, Canada.
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Game Mode Improvements
- Added support for VK_EXT_present_timing.
- Added HDR and brightness adjustment support for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20.
- Improved frame timing when using the frame rate limiter with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).
- Reduced screen flickering when VRR is enabled while navigating the Steam interface or leaving it idle.
- Improved cursor movement when VRR is enabled.
- Cursor movement should now match the game’s frame rate when running above 30 FPS.
- Fixed an issue where cursor movement caused the panel’s refresh rate to spike to its maximum value.
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- Fixed an issue where scaling caused overexposure in certain HDR games, including Control.
- Fixed image flickering and stale frame presentation in Game Mode for certain games, including:
- UBOAT.
- The Fruit of Grisaia.
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AMD Graphics Improvements
- Added HDMI 2.1 Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support.
- Added HDMI 2.1 Fixed Rate Link (FRL) support.
- Added HDMI 2.1 Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) support.
- Known issue:
- Displays may remain blank when using the Dell G3223Q monitor.
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NVIDIA Graphics Improvements
- Added general stability and performance improvements for NVIDIA graphics hardware.
- Added Mesh Shader support for NVIDIA Turing and newer GPUs.
- Fixed rendering corruption in the following games:
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
- The Surge 2.
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Developer Updates
- Rebased the Linux kernel on Linux 7.3.
Preview Channel Availability
- SteamOS 3.10.0 is available through the Steam Deck Preview channel.
- Players can enable the Preview channel by navigating to:
- Settings.
- System.
- System Update Channel.
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- The update is an early Preview build of SteamOS 3.10 and includes features that are still being tested.
- Unexpected bugs and stability issues may occur during testing.
- Users experiencing problems can report them through the SteamOS issue tracker.
- The changes listed for this Preview build may not include every modification since SteamOS 3.9 Stable.
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