Game update

SteamOS 3.8.22 Beta

Steam Deck · published 2 months ago

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This update is for the SteamOS Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

Note: These changes were simultaneously released to SteamOS stable channel as 3.8.14

General

Fixed an issue where WiFi would be limited to lower speeds on certain routers that advertise incorrect MCS requirements
Security and stability improvements

Other announcements

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