http://www.steampowered.com/ All Steam news, all the time! en Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:49:00 -0800 http://www.steampowered.com/ https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Tue, 22 Dec 2020 19:49:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-12-22T19:49:00-0800 https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:45:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-12-22T14:45:00-0800 - There will be opportunities to obtain The Hallowed Chest of the Diretide through playtime starting sometime in January.
- Fixed Orb of Venom slow stacking with Orb of Corrosion
- Fixed Cloak of Flames not doing less damage when carried by Illusions (now does 30)]]> https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:05:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-12-21T08:05:00-0800
Library

• Added a new game properties dialog, which replaces the old dialog for all Steam games.
  
• Fixed displaying the coming soon date for a pre-loaded game
  

Steam Input

• Added support for software calibration of the PS5 controller gyro
  
• Fix issue with Dpad emulation in games using the joyGetPosEx Windows API, ex: Shiren the Wanderer
  
• Fix Nintendo Switch origins in Steam Input API not reflecting the current Nintendo/Xbox layout setting
  

Steam Cloud

• Fixed an issue causing files to swap between users under separate Windows user IDs, and also with some file stored in paths with embedded 64-bit SteamIDs
  

SteamNetworkingSockets

• P2P connections now may attempt to negotiate a direct connection (punch NAT), if needed, to prevent connections from having very high latency. Added an option in the In-Game settings panel to control when your IP address is shared.
  

Server Browser

• Fix bug causing LAN server browser search to not show any servers
  

Linux

• Improved performance of processing incremental Vulkan shader database updates
  
• Fixed several issues around skipped Vulkan shader processing continuing in the background after a game has started
  
• Disabled shader processing on NVIDIA while driver issues are being looked into
  
• Fixed long delay in UI response when hot-plugging a controller
  

macOS

• Disabled “Enable GPU accelerated rendering in web views” and “Enable hardware video decoding” settings on Apple M1 devices due to poor HW-accelerated performance currently through Rosetta.
  

]]> https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:39:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-12-18T19:39:00-0800 https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:38:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-12-18T17:38:00-0800 - Base Agility reduced by 4.
- Acorn Shot: Bonus damage reduced from 25/50/75/100 to 20/40/60/80.
- Acorn Shot: Bounce count reduced from 3/4/5/6 to 2/3/4/5
- Bushwhack: Cast range reduced from 1200 to 1000.
- Bushwhack: Radius reduced from 325 to 275.
- Level 20 talent changed from -5 Armor Corruption to -3 Armor Corruption.]]> https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:45:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-12-18T09:45:00-0800
- Fixed survival stats getting reported during demo playback
- Fixed response rules "campaign" criteria not recognizing DLC campaigns
- Enabled stats reporting for CS weapons
- Fixed some caption colors
- Updated Spanish translations
- Fixed talker typo
- Script Functions:
• "ForceVersusStart" to force start the versus round.
• "ForceSurvivalStart" to force start the survival round.
• "ForceScavengeStart" to force start the scavenge round.
• "QueueSpeak" (hEntity, szConcept, flDelay, szCriteria) to queue a speech concept
• "RushVictim" (hVictim, flRange ) to force all common zombies in range to rush the victim. If hVictim isn't set, a random survivor will be chosen.]]> https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:15:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-12-16T10:15:00-0800

• Fixed a client crash related to inspecting the same item twice
  
• Fixed the Strange Count Transfer Tool not being able to transfer stats between Mad Milk and Mutated Milk
  
• Fixed the equip_region for Pebbles the Penguin
  
• Fixed not being able to use Taunt: The Table Tantrum Unusualifier on Taunt: The Boiling Point
  
• Updated Taunt: The Pooped Deck to fix some sounds
  
• Updated the localization files
  
• Updated ctf_snowfall_final
  • Fixed an issue some players were having with candy cane textures
    
  • Updated the lighting
• Updated pl_wutville_event
  • The Smissmas trees are now properly colliding with mercs and ordinance
    
  • The larger first BLU spawn has been re-zoned for proper class changes and no more Engineer shenanigans
    
  • Wooden crates and furniture from the 2Fort division has had the minimum DirectX levels restored and should now be visible to mercs
    
  • Clipping of ledges and outcroppings around the Control Points has been installed to keep the merc's boots on the ground
    
  • The train tunnels will no longer allow for early escape

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• Fixed the Spy's arms not cloaking
  
• Updated Taunt: Spin-to-Win to fix an animation timing issue
  
• Updated Taunt: The Pooped Deck with missing animations and sounds
  
• Updated the equip_region for The Cammy Jammies
  
• Updated the localization files
  

]]> https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:04:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-12-09T17:04:00-0800 ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV: Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack, all new content for ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!*

The Diplomacy and Strategy Expansion Pack for the series' latest title "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV" is available at last!An all new world of strategy awaits you.Make a display of your strategies on an increasingly worldly stage!


*Offer ends December 16 at 10AM Pacific Time

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• Fixed Strange war paint weapons not including the Strange attribute in their name
  
• Fixed an issue with the Select Style and Adjust Unusual dialogs not displaying properly in the loadout panel at some resolutions
  
• Added jingle sound to the Elf Care Provider
  
• Added Taunt: The Table Tantrum to the list of items for the Unusualifier
  
• Updated the Anodized Aloha war paint to fix an issue with the Back Scratcher
  
• Updated Taunt: The Fist Bump to add a particle effect on success
  
• Updated Taunt: The Boston Boarder to fix moving forward too early
  
• Updated Taunt: Spin-to-Win to have the sign stay longer at the end of the taunt
  
• Updated web page with community fixes from Liam Stone (boba)
  
• Updated Spy invis materials with community fixes from Liam Stone (boba)
  
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
  
• Updated the localization files
  
• Updated pd_snowville_event
  • Fixed ground texture incompatibility with mat_specular 0
    
  • Fixed clipping issues
    
  • Rewrote HUD file to not conflict with custom HUDs
    
  • Festivized the middle pine tree
• Updated pl_pier
  • Expanded hallways to BLU spawn exits
    
  • Players can no longer build inside RED spawn
    
  • Fixed rock occasionally missing a texture
    
  • Fixed clipping not covering some roof overhangs

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Script:
- Global: "LocalTime" Fills out a table with the local time
- Player: "IsSuppressingFallingDamage" returns true if falling damage is currently suppressed for the player
- Run optional script "response_testbed_addon.nut" for all active addons
- Don't report addon file collisions for "sound.cache"
Other:
- Fixed talker typos
- Minor fixes to RocketDude and Taaaank! Mutations
- Enabled game stats reporting for DLC content
- Removed a legacy vpk loading path that allowed malformed vpks to crash the game.]]> https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:07:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-12-07T16:07:00-0800
General

• Improved preallocation disk space performance when installing or updating content
  
• Improved performance of Steam overlay, macOS and Linux web browsers
  
• Fixed videos from youtube.com not starting automatically when browsed to
  

Downloads

• Fixed downloading for developers on some networks using local content servers
  

Library

• Fixed some game manuals opening inside of the Steam client instead of in the user's browser.
  
• Fixed shelf dropdown rendering from displaying without a background.
  

Server Browser

• Changes were made to harden the server browser protocol. Gameserver operators and anyone who writes custom clients that speak this protocol (A2S_INFO, S2C_CHALLENGE, etc) can read this post.
  

Steam Chat

• Fixed Windows issue where voice hotkey may be erroneously triggered if unset
  
• Fixed macOS issue preventing setting of voice hotkey when cleared
  

Steam Input

• Added support for PS5 Controllers to Steam Input including trackpad, gyro, lightbar, and rumble functionality
  
• Added a directional swipe mode for use with trackpads and gyro
  
• Improved support for games that use raw input for controllers
  
• Fixed the Xbox Series X controller showing up as 2 separate controllers
  
• Fixed controller input for some games using embedded Chrome
  

Windows

• Fixed unintentional overlay activation in Apex Legends after returning to the game via alt + tab then pressing shift
  

Linux

• Updated steam runtime to v0.20201203.1
  
• Improved the filtering of available compatibility tools in the game properties dialog
  
• Fixed launching of non-Steam games over Proton 5.13 (steam-runtime#287)
  
• Fixed games not getting stopped via the 'Stop' button in the client UI (steam-for-linux#7435)
  
• Added auto-migration of Steam libraries using the old 'SteamApps' directory casing to 'steamapps' when possible (Proton#4206). Users will be warned if the transition is needed but auto-migration fails.
  
• Improved how host LD_LIBRARY_PATH settings are picked up and transformed for the Steam runtime (steam-runtime#274)
  
• Improved host LD_LIBRARY_PATH support (steam-runtime#306)
  
• Fixed blank UI windows appearing at startup on some systems (steam-for-linux#7450)
  

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Happy Smissmas 2020!

• All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
  
• Featuring 4 new community maps: Pier, Snowfall, SnowVille, and Wutville
  
• Added the Winter 2020 Cosmetic Case
  • Contains 20 new community-contributed items
    
  • The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case
• Added the Winter 2020 War Paint Case
  • Contains 13 new community-created War Paints that make-up the Winter 2020 Collection
    
  • Has a chance to give a taunt Unusualifier as a bonus item
• Added 8 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
  • Taunt: The Pooped Deck
    
  • Taunt: Time Out Therapy
    
  • Taunt: Rocket Jockey
    
  • Taunt: The Boston Boarder
    
  • Taunt: Scorcher's Solo
    
  • Taunt: Texas Truckin'
    
  • Taunt: Spin-to-Win
    
  • Taunt: The Fist Bump
• Added 19 new community-created Unusual effects
  • 12 new effects for Unusual hats
    
  • 7 new effects for Unusual taunts
• All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Smissmas 2020 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include crates.
  
• Mann Co. Store winter sale!
  
• Smissmas runs through January 7th, 2021
  

General

• Fixed exploit where players could use "retry" in the console to reset the MvM timer and prevent the wave from starting
  
• Updated item schema with community fixes from Andrés S. (rabscootle)
  
• Updated web page with community fixes from Liam Stone (boba)
  
• Updated Spy invis materials with community fixes from Liam Stone (boba)
  
• Updated materials with community fixes from Andrés S. (rabscootle) and NeoDement to fix broken Jarate effect
  
• Updated/Added some tournament medals
  
• Updated the localization files
  

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Script additions:
- Added "Inflictor" field to damage table for "AllowTakeDamage"
- Director function "WarpAllSurvivorsToCheckpoint"
- Director function "WarpAllSurvivorsToBattlefield"
- Director function "WarpAllSurvivorsToFinale"
Other:
- Updated RocketDude mutation to version 1.7.
- Fixed some typos in talker scripts.]]> https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:06:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-11-18T19:06:00-0800
- Honorary achievement for Gnome Chompski's upcoming journey into space on Rocket Lab's "Return To Sender" mission.]]> https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 06:12:41 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-11-09T06:12:41-0800 Dreadlands is Now Available on Steam and is 20% off!*

Welcome to Dreadlands! A perilous landscape brimming with potential in the form of Glow. Command one of 3 unique factions in this turn-based tactical RPG and play through their campaigns, be it solo or Co-Op, or battle it out in PvP. So far no one has tamed the Dreadlands. Will you be the first?

*Offer ends November 16 at 10AM Pacific Time
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• Mannpower update
  • Dominant players are now marked for death only when carrying a powerup
    
  • Shield charge meter passive refill rate reduced. Reduction is greater when carrying a powerup
    
  • Items or actions that add to the shield charge meter now add less when carrying a powerup
    
  • Carried buildings now deploy faster than default, but not instant
    
  • Decapitating swords no longer get the base melee damage boost other melee weapons get in Mannpower
    
  • Strength powerup no longer multiplies critical damage
    
  • Medic
    • Powered up medics with unpowered up targets get a less reduced heal rate (50% -> 75% of default rate)
      
    • Reduced ubercharge gain on Ubersaw hit in Mannpower. 40% of regular rate if not powered up, 20% of regular rate if powered up

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- Fixed a regression that caused map exploit fixes to appear in co-op modes again.]]> https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 15:14:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-11-03T15:14:00-0800
- Fixed The Last Stand's Village Scavenge map not having any weapons.
- Recompiled common infected materials to fix visual errors on Linux.
- Removed alarm glass from a non-alarm car.
- Fixed Special Infected being able to trigger the helicopter flyover when leaving the bumper car building on Dark Carnival Barns.
- c7m1 and c12m5: Fixed a few nav issues that caused tanks to get stuck.
- c1m1: Marked all areas outside of building on ground as not allowing any spawns.
- c11m5: Marked a few areas near the plane crash fire as no-threat to prevent tanks from spawning too close to the fire.]]> https://steamcommunity.com//discussions/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 12:30:00 -0800 Valve Valve news update Valve news update Valve 2020-11-02T12:30:00-0800
Steam Library

• Fixed custom logo position and size not working on first game page load.

Steam Overlay

• Fixed overlay performance issue with certain framerate/vsync combinations.

SteamNetworkingSockets

• Fix bug causing some Windows laptops to fail to connect with certificate errors.

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