Valve launched officially the stable version of Steam OS 3.6.21 for Steam Deck, after having remained in Beta phase since December 2024. This update, which we remember is a maintenance iteration of the 3.6 series, focuses on bug fixes and system security improvements.
Among the corrections, the first point of the following list stands out, since it has been Fixed a problem with one of the biggest games to arrive in recent months: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The list of new features is short, but no update is unimportant if it fixes or improves what best suits us specifically.
Fixes and improvements included in SteamOS 3.6.21
Among the most relevant changes in this version are:
- Fixed a rendering issue in the eyes of the characters of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, avoiding graphical anomalies.
- Added support for 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller, allowing its use on Steam Deck.
- Fixing critical vulnerabilities affecting system security, including:
- Vulnerability CVE-2024-50089 in the Linux kernel.
- A failure in mpg123 identified as CVE-2024-10573.
- A problem in libarchive with the reference CVE-2024-20696.
These updates come to improve the stability and security of the system, ensuring a smoother and more reliable experience for Steam Deck users.
Limitations in the support of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless
Despite the added compatibility with this driver, it is worth noting that Steam Input does not recognize the additional buttons located on the top of the controller. These are only configurable through the official 8BitDo software. Also, as with the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Controller model, The rear buttons cannot be reconfigured either.
With this update, Valve continues to improve SteamOS to deliver the best possible experience to Steam Deck players, ensuring Compatibility with new devices y Strengthening system security.