Valve has formally launched a significant replace to the Steam desktop consumer after weeks of testing. This replace brings a sleeker design consistent with the UI of the Steam Deck and updates the Large Image mode with the identical aesthetics.

Nevertheless, the replace isn’t nearly appearances. It additionally introduces a spread of latest options, primarily centered on enhancing the in-game overlay.

The in-game overlay (Shift+Tab) has undergone a visible enchancment, but it surely now provides a plethora of helpful options. The underside toolbar acts as a mini-Steam interface, permitting fast entry to pals, achievements, guides, discussions, internet looking, and extra – all whereas in-game.

You will have the power to customise the default look, and these settings might be saved throughout totally different video games. One standout characteristic of the up to date overlay is the note-taking functionality. The Be aware characteristic helps wealthy textual content and pictures, and you may retailer a number of notes per sport. Notes are saved within the cloud and will be accessed on different platforms, together with offline utilization.

The notes can be edited exterior the overlay and pinned to the window. Pinned gadgets stay seen even after closing the overlay, and customers can regulate the scale and opacity based on their preferences.

Pinning just isn’t restricted to notes alone; it can be utilized to discussions, achievements, guides, and even the net browser. This implies you’ll be able to comply with a information or watch a video with out continually mentioning the overlay. The content material will be displayed within the background.

Valve talked about within the announcement submit that the work put into this replace will repay sooner or later. With a unified code base, Steam on desktop, Large Image, and Steam Deck will be up to date with new options sooner, whereas additionally reaching a constant look and performance.

Notifications have additionally undergone noticeable enhancements. The icon now turns inexperienced when related notifications seem, and a extra detailed historic view is accessible. Customers can now management which notifications they see and the place they seem.

The replace ought to mechanically obtain for all customers, however guide checking for updates will be finished by the Steam menu > Examine for updates.