Valve has just rolled out SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta to help improve stability and performance for the Steam Deck. This is an important update because it addresses some of the specific game crashes and audio issues that can affect your gameplay experience. It's a necessary update for anyone looking to have a stable experience playing various games.
Beta update resolves GPU errors and multi-monitor audio issues
SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta is focused on the SteamOS platform, which powers the handheld and PC mode of the device. It introduces fixes for games like Star Wars: Galactic Racer, The Crew Motorfest, and multi-monitor audio issues. The goal here is to help minimize any disruptions while you're actively using the system.
One of the big fixes in the update is related to Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Valve has fixed performance problems when resuming from suspend on Steam Machine. According to the changelog: "Fixed performance issues in STAR WARS: Galactic Racer on resume from suspend on Steam Machine." This means that the freeze that was happening when you woke up the device has been fixed. There are also some fixes for The Crew Motorfest around GPU errors to help prevent visual artifacts.
SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta also introduces some enhancements to how the Steam Frame wireless adapter works. This should help with controller connectivity. Additionally, there are fixes for audio problems when hotplugging certain monitors with a multi-monitor setup.
This helps make the transition between different monitor configurations smoother. Overall, these changes should help minimize headaches for users with more complicated desk setups.
In our last coverage of a SteamOS update, we touched on a lot of the same balance and stability points. This new update continues that trend with its focus on addressing specific game compatibility and hardware issues. The update is live now for those users who are in the Beta channel. If you're playing any of the affected games, you'll want to check for the update.
Source: SteamDeckHQ
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