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Steam Client Update Released

Client Update - Valve

Jul 24, 2018

A new steam client has been released and is being automatically downloaded.

General

Added new friends list, chat and voice chat features
Added icon and optional balloon for announcing new Steam Features and Blog Updates
Added banner announcing future end of support for Windows XP and Vista
Enabled GPU acceleration in web views by default
Added option to disable GPU acceleration in web views in Settings->Interface
Added support for binding F13-F24 as hotkey buttons
Improved IME handling for web pages shown in Steam client and Steam overlay

macOS

Updated window style to match version of macOS Steam is running on
Fixed Steam overlay not displaying in certain games
Added support for binding ‘=', Clear and mouse buttons as hotkey buttons
Corrects streaming blank video to Steam Link.
Improved rendering speed of Steam windows
Fixed streaming from multi-monitor systems where the window being streamed is located on a secondary monitor

Linux

Added the ability to import Windows icons for games with no Linux icons; will only take effect after reinstalling the game and recreating the desktop and launcher shortcuts
Fixed an issue where the system might become temporarily unresponsive after exiting the client due to events accruing in the window system
Updated Steam Linux Runtime with the latest versions of the SDL libraries
Fixed a problem where the screensaver would always be disabled if Steam was running
Fixed an issue where Steam could crash when running Steamworks-enabled games, or where Steamworks functionality wouldn't work properly in the game.
Fixed an issue where CS:GO and Dota 2 matchmaking would not function properly.

Steam Input

Added support for PS3 Controllers as a separate controller type. Does not include support for the DS3 gyro or analog face buttons. If you’re using a DS3 on Windows you’ll have to obtain the Sony driver through PlayStation Now. Note: counterfeit Dualshock 3 Controllers will not work through this driver.
Added a controller type drop down menu to the “Define Layout” screen for uploading user provided layouts of unrecognized controllers. If your controller is currently being treated as generic controller, but is actually a PlayStation, Nintendo, or retro controller you can upload your layouts and help us improve support for your device.
Added support for limited dynamic calibration of Switch Pro controller joysticks
Added support for wired USB controllers connected to the Steam Link Android app
Added support for over 100 new generic gamepads, 40 PS3 controllers, and 15 Xbox controllers
Added support for the HoriPad Mini4, Level Up Cobra, Mad Catz FightStick TE 2, and Mad Catz FightStick TE 2+ PS4 Controllers
Added support for the HORI Pokken Tournament DX Pro Switch Controller
Enabled software calibration and automatic drift correction of gyro for all PS4 controllers
Added the ability to send left/right shift as separate keys on Windows
Added the ability to revert locally defined layouts in the "Define Layout" menu
Changed the “Define Layout” screen to allow NES controllers and other controllers without X and Y buttons to define layouts.

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