Dec 15, 2023
Steam Winter Sale is coming, along with voting in the Steam Awards
Steam News - kaci


Check out the official trailer to get a taste of what's to come in the Steam Winter Sale, December 21st (10am Pacific) - January 4th (10am Pacific), and get ready to vote in the Steam Awards.

Cozy on up (or throw on some sunscreen if you're in the southern hemisphere) and explore the thousands of games on sale during the Steam Winter Sale, from developers around the world. Feeling adventurous? Visit any category page on the store during the sale to claim a free daily sticker.



The Winter Sale also means voting for your favorite game in The Steam Awards. Millions of players from around the world cast nominations during the Autumn Sale and we've narrowed it down to the five finalists in each category. Starting December 21st, you can cast your vote for the winner in each category and earn a special Steam Awards sticker for each category you vote in. To see the finalists, and for voting once the sale begins, please check out the Steam Awards page.

The Steam Award Categories are:
  • Game of the Year
  • VR Game of the Year
  • Labor of Love
  • NEW: Best Game on Steam Deck
  • Better with Friends
  • Most Innovative Gameplay
  • Outstanding Story-Rich Game
  • Best Game You Suck At
  • Outstanding Visual Style
  • Best Soundtrack
  • Sit Back and Relax

See you soon for the Steam Winter Sale, December 21st - January 4th at 10am Pacific.
Dec 15, 2023
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Team Fortress 2 - Valve
An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

  • Fixed the Pyro's right hand c_model not drawing correctly
  • Fixed The Razorback not being displayed in the 3D HUD player model and the loadout preview (community fix from gidi30)
  • Fixed the Engineer's Destruction PDA using the wrong animation in the 3D HUD player model (community fix from gidi30)
  • Fixed naming conflicts between the plr_hacksaw and plr_hacksaw_event localization strings
  • Updated the Scruffed 'n Stitched cosmetic item to fix a paint problem with the second style
  • Updated the display name for the Trench Warefarer cosmetic item to Trench Warfarer
  • Updated the Strasbourg Scholar cosmetic item
    • Fixed cross-cosmetic clipping
    • Fixed triangulation mismatch on pants and resulting rig issue
    • Fixed LOD bone collapse error
    • Fixed minor UV stretching on LODs
  • Updated pl_frontier_final
    • Fixed Engineers being able to build in Red's final spawn room
  • Updated plr_hacksaw
    • Fixed non-zero roll on spectator cameras
    • Fixed Erroneous clip brushes
    • Simplified and merged door frames across the map to have fewer obstructions
    • Removed some cover on each team's balconies that preventing being able to spam sentries
    • De-cluttered finale roof so that you can travel from balcony-to-balcony
    • Lowered rocks between middle and the finale
    • Adjusted prop fades
  • Updated ctf_turbine_winter
    • Fixed issue with teleporters exploding when players used them in the vents
    • Added extra ammopacks in the intel hallways
    • Fixed cubemaps having odd reflections in the center area
    • Adjusted clipping in the center area
    • Added neutral Train Camera so you can enjoy the Slay Ride
    • Added small details
  • Updated pl_emerge
    • Fixed some malformed geometry in Blu's first spawn
    • Fixed unintentional perch point just outside Blu's first spawn
  • Updated pl_camber
    • Clipped sewer grate
    • Disabled rock collision
    • Increased Red respawn room
    • Improved clipping
    • Blocked off a sightline on the final point
  • Updated cp_brew
    • Fixed missing collision on red arrow outside Red's first spawn
    • Fixed missing flatbed truck trailers outside of the diner
  • Updated koth_snowtower
    • The control point is now more closed-off
    • Slightly extended the cover on the lower balconies on both sides
    • Moved the ammo from the control point to the higher platform of the central tower
    • Fixed z-fighting on the lower ramps on both sides
    • Changed from toolsblockbullets2 to toolsplayerclip for the tree's clipping near the crossing
    • Updated menu photos
  • Updated koth_krampus
    • Fixed minor visual issues
    • Fixed Krampus' unique boss bar randomly getting replaced with the default one
    • Fixed people getting stuck or telefragged when taking the Krampus portal
    • Krampus' landing sound is now more audible
    • Krampus now correctly destroys all buildings in his way
  • Updated cp_carrier
    • Adjusted fade distances of some areaportals
    • Adjusted Blu team's respawn times
    • Extended Blu team's respawn room
    • Fixed hud text overlapping
    • Fixed soundscapes not working correctly
    • Fixed objective text not displaying properly
    • Fixed the ability for the carrier to pick up restricted weapons
    • Fixed players not becoming the carrier while standing on the platform as it resets
    • Announcer's bomb voice lines no longer play after the bomb has been deployed
    • Half-Zatoichi kills now restore 25% of the carrier's health instead of 50%
    • Added 25% crit resistance to the carrier
    • Added overtime while there is a carrier
    • The carrier's health bar now displays their class icon
    • Decreased size of the frog
Dec 11, 2023
Steam Client Update - December 11th
Steam News - mikela
A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

General
  • Fixed notifications not firing for completed downloads and roll-ups of pending friend invites.
  • Fixed some Windows Steam clients getting stuck at network selection screen in Big Picture Mode.
  • Fixed systray menu not updating when entering/exiting Family View.
  • Fix for failing to launch games the first time they are launched via the system tray or jump list.
  • Clarified the dialog message shown when trying to access store while using Steam Link from some devices.

Steam Input
  • Fixed an issue on Linux that could cause gamepad input to stop in games after a controller disconnect or during suspend on Deck.
  • The new default PlayStation Controller behavior where Steam Input was enabled in games without PS controller support store tags will now only be active on games that have filled out the survey to say they do not have PS Controller support. This will be revisited when there is better coverage for the PS controller data.

SteamVR
  • Fix for inverted image and mouse input on Linux when displaying non-VR apps in headset.
Dec 10, 2023
Now Available on Steam - Kodon
Kodon - Valve
Kodon is Now Available on Steam!

Kodon is a 3D sculpting software for VR and Desktop with an intuitive interface that allows even inexperienced users to create 3D models in a 3D space.
Dec 8, 2023
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Team Fortress 2 - Valve
An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

  • Added missing 'No Glasses' style for The Dapper Dickens
  • Added missing strings for koth_krampus
  • Fixed name typo in map credits for koth_krampus
  • Fixed the Wanderer's Wool not being paintable
  • Updated cp_carrier to fix some visual issues
  • Updated Selfless Sensation to fix a rendering/brightness problem
  • Updated the Permafrost Essence Unusual effect to fix transparency issues in bright areas
  • Updated pd_galleria to fix broken cube maps
  • Updated pl_camber to fix a problem with RED spawn camping
  • Updated pl_emerge to fix missing .nav file
  • Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy to fix missing custom sounds
  • Updated pl_phoenix
    • Reduced Blu respawn wave time on A and C from 5 to 4
    • Increased Red respawn wave time on A and C from 6 to 7
    • Rollback zone on C now reduces the payload push speed by 50%
    • Locked door connecting B and C now opens when A is captured instead of B
    • Added a failsafe to prevent a case where the payload cart could get stuck at the base of the elevator finale
    • Various visual fixes and adjustments
    • Various pickup size adjustments
    • Various clipping adjustments
    • Performance improvements
    • Updated checkpoint names
Dec 7, 2023
Team Fortress 2 Update Released
Team Fortress 2 - Valve
An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:



Happy Smissmas 2023!
  • All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
  • Featuring 10 new community maps: Snowtower, Krampus, Haarp, Brew, Hacksaw, Turbine Center, Carrier, Galleria, Emerge, and Camber
  • Added the Winter 2023 Cosmetic Case
    • Contains 23 new community-contributed items
    • The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case
  • Added 3 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
    • Taunt: Cheers!
    • Taunt: Mourning Mercs
    • Taunt: Foul Play
  • Added 31 new community-created Unusual effects
    • 17 new effects for Unusual hats
    • 14 new effects for Unusual taunts
  • All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Smissmas 2023 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, 2024
General
  • Fixed missing normal map and variables for Festivized weapons (community fix from Woshee)
  • Fixed broken lighting for viewmodels in tight spaces (community fix from Stuffy360)
  • Fixed missing BLU team skin for the B.A.S.E. Jumper
  • Fixed Taunt: Roar O'War removing health after taunting with an honor bound melee weapon equipped
  • Fixed not always hiding floating health bars when the player has the hide_enemy_health attribute
  • Updated pl_corruption to fix trigger_teleports not enabling correctly
  • Updated koth_sawmill_event to fix missing material
  • Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy to improve performance
  • Updated several maps to fix localization issues
Dec 4, 2023
Steam VR Fest on Now!
Steam News - jennyj


Steam VR Fest is live now! With the launches of SteamVR 2.0 and Steam Link on Quest headsets, as well as loads of discounts on many of the thousands of VR titles on Steam, there's never been a better time to get into VR gaming. Today through December 11th, 10:00 AM PST (GMT -8), we're celebrating virtual reality games of all kinds with discounts, demos, and more during Steam VR Fest.

Strap on your headset, settle in, and let the adventure begin with Steam VR Fest!

Nov 30, 2023
New: Play Steam VR games on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro
Steam News - kaci


We're excited to announce the streaming technology of Steam Link is now available on the Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro, allowing you to wirelessly play VR games from your Steam library.

Steam Link is a free app that uses the power of your PC to stream Steam games onto phones, tablets, and TVs — and now, on Meta Quest.

Before you begin: You'll need a router with a wired connection to your PC, and a 5GHz WiFi network for your headset.

Getting started
  • Make sure Steam and SteamVR are installed and running on your PC
    • Note: You may need to restart Steam to confirm you are running the latest version of Steam and SteamVR
  • Connect your headset to the same network as your PC
  • Download the free Steam Link app to your headset.
  • The app will walk you through wirelessly connecting your computer to your headset.

Minimum requirements
Before you connect, make sure you have:
  • Router with a wired connection to your PC
  • 5GHz WiFi network for your headset
  • GPUs: NVIDIA (GTX970 or better)
  • OS: Windows 10 or newer
  • Headset: Meta Quest 2, 3, or Pro

Recommended (but not required): A broadband internet connection with Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E, and a computer with at least 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GPU, RTX2070 or better.

Read more (along with step-by-step instructions) in our Steam Link FAQs.

For additional information check out Steam Link and Remote Play.
Nov 29, 2023
Steam Client Update - November 29th
Steam News - mikela
A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

General
  • Fixed the new controller support panel showing on tools/applications
  • Fixed opening Big Picture Mode from the system tray/task bar
  • Fixed display of disk space available in "Add a new Steam library folder" dialog
  • Fixed an issue where unlocking Family View in the client would sometimes not unlock checkout
  • Fixed an issue where the controller info interstitials could be scaled incorrect on Steam Deck or other small monitors
  • Fixed an issue where VR-only games could be shown with the "Controller Required" notice along with no controller support

Big Picture Mode
  • Add the buttons back to the game launch interstitials rather than relying on the footer buttons
  • Fixed several layout regressions in the quick access menu, eula dialogs, and game achievements page

Steam Input
  • Fixed the desktop configuration page being blank when opted-out of Steam Input
  • Fixed for Steam Controller gyro turn rate, and sped up gravity correction. Both were affecting the feel of Gyro to Deflection Mode.
  • Fixed some controllers not being able to pass the Stationary Tolerances manual calibration phase.
  • Fixed occasional "jerks" in "Gyro To..." conversion modes that used the gravity axis (i.e. Player Space, World Space, Laser Pointer modes)
  • Improved Gyro to Joystick Deflection mode's low level noise.
  • Reinstated horizontal haptics for all new "Gyro To..." modes.
  • Fixed UI: order of Steam Deck Gyro's Calibration readings.
  • Attempt to fix legacy Gyro "Joystick" mode - use the gravity orientation found upon app switch and subtract it from the live feed.
  • Added support for the NACON Revolution 5 Pro controller
  • Fix: Nintendo Joy-Con gyro turn rates are now correctly calibrated for natural angles. Was previously at 80% real world turn rate.
  • Fix: "Gyro to..." modes jumping when adding/removing action layers or switching action sets.
  • Fix: Sony Dualshock accelerometer reading was incorrect on initial connection via bluetooth.

Linux
  • Fixed steam overlay causing rendering to stall in some titles (e.g. Watch_Dogs)
  • Fixed steam overlay causing crashes in some titles
  • Fixed double click handling in steam overlay
  • Fixed mouse clicks in the overlay for CS2

macOS
  • Added "End of Life" alert for macOS 10.13 ("High Sierra") and 10.14 ("Mojave"). Steam Client support for these operating systems will end on February 15th, 2024 at 10am. See here for additional details.

Steam VR
  • Desktop Game Theater - Only capture non-VR applications while visible in headset. Throttling will revert to default (monitor or no vsync, rather than headset vsynced) when content is not displayed in headset. This should fix most flat2vr type games, which require running the application at double headset framerate to generate stereo image pairs.
  • Fixed some cases of the VR dashboard showing itself on game start.
  • Fixed a couple cases where the dashboard was being opened when it should not.
Nov 21, 2023
The Steam Autumn Sale is on NOW!
Steam News - jennyj


Are you ready for an entire week filled with tens of thousands of discounts? The Steam Autumn Sale is officially on! From now until November 28th at 10am PST (UTC -8), browse through every genre imaginable to grab all kinds of games on sale.

Don't forget, you can also pick up a title or two for the people you like the most on your holiday shopping list! Not only can you gift specific games, we also have digital gift cards up for grabs.




The Steam Autumn Sale is also the time to nominate your favorite games from the past year for the Steam Awards in 11 different categories (including an updated category for games you love playing on portable devices called Steam Deck):

  • Game of the Year
  • VR Game of the Year
  • Labor of Love
  • NEW: Best Game on Steam Deck
  • Better with Friends
  • Most Innovative Gameplay
  • Outstanding Story-Rich Game
  • Best Game You Suck At (no offense)
  • Outstanding Visual Style
  • Best Soundtrack
  • Sit Back and Relax
Nominate a game in each category by visiting the Steam Awards Nomination page (via the Steam homepage) once the sale starts or via the event post from developers of the titles you like. Participating events can be found on the library details page for a specific game.

You can even earn a badge for participating in the Steam Awards: nominate at least one game, nominate a game in each category, play a game you've nominated, and/or review (or update a review for) a game you've nominated. Complete all tasks to earn 100 profile XP.

We'll be revealing the top five nominees for each category in the days leading up to the Steam Winter Sale (which runs December 21st at 10am PST until January 4th at 10am PST). You'll be able to vote on the nominees during the sale up until January 2nd at 10am PST when voting will close and winners will be announced.

See you HERE for the Steam Autumn Sale and Steam Awards nominations, NOW through November 28th at 10am PST!
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