Valve updates Steam Beta to automate Windows app support on Linux

Valve has released a new update for the Steam Client Beta and Steam Deck client that streamlines the experience for Linux users. A key feature of this update is that Windows binary files registered as non-Steam games will now automatically run through the Proton compatibility layer. Previously, users had to manually configure these settings for each external application to prevent the operating system from attempting to run them as native Linux files.

In addition to the Linux improvements, the update introduces a new setting in the general and Big Picture modes that allows users to disable screen savers while games are running. Other fixes included in this beta release address issues with controller reordering on Linux, Steam controller firmware stability in BLE mode, and bugs related to game playtime displays and external tool integration.