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<![CDATA[Steam RSS News]]> Follow Steam RSS News, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/store50 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:05:19 +0200 <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRS54blr58p6rF1cWWor9YPv An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Security and stability improvements
Added check to not set Marked-for-Death when mixing Mannpower and Player Destruction (community request)
Added a check to prevent td_buyback audio spam after the round has started
Fixed grapple movement slowing players when mixing Mannpower and Player Destruction. Only team leaders will receive a grapple movement penalty. (community request)
Fixed missing localization string in the recipe for the Tide Turner
Fixed self-illumination effect for the High Roller's Rocket Launcher and the High Roller's Medi Gun (community fix from makaroffilya)
Updated the crocodile model to fix a twisted ankle
Updated pl_enclosure_final to fix an exploit that allowed players to get out of bounds

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:36:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRS54blr58p6rF1cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Steam Client Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRTrDbcMeEHiKClmFkX7M1Jw A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

Local Network Game Transfers

Added new feature that allows Steam users to copy existing Steam game installation and update files from one PC to another over a local area network, without having to download and install from a Steam content server on the internet. This reduces internet traffic and can speed up installs or updates.
Steam users have control over who files can be sent to: self only, friends only, or everyone. The default setting is self only.
More info about this new feature can be found here

General

Added UI that temporarily replaces the "What's New" section of the Library when pre-purchased games are available to pre-load or install and play
Added UI at startup for account selection
Added a "sign out" option to the main menu that removes credentials for the signed in account from the machine
Fixed a crash when the OS is notifying Steam that it should shutdown
Improved performance of games when using Steam Workshop APIs
Refreshed the profile games page with a new style and improved performance
Fixed crash for some uses of %command% in shortcut launch options
Fixed quotes surrounding shortcut exe and paths
Fixed "Steam Library Folder" dialog showing in Downloads settings
Fixed soundtrack cover art, artist, and track information not appearing in Additional Content section of app details
Fixed some actions that should have opened external applications, such as a URL in your default browser, that were instead doing nothing
Fixed a crash loading the standalone controller configurator
Fixed another issue blocking download of precached shaders

Big Picture Mode

Improved performance in Big Picture Mode when using Nvidia GPUs
Fixed issue where the old BPM on-screen keyboard would appear at the same time as the new BPM virtual keyboard
Fixed issue where user could not re-enter a context submenu after backing out of it
Fixed issue where incoming chat messages would not be delivered properly while in-game
Reduced flashing in background when scrolling through games on home screen
Game invites in the Quick Access Menu will now default to opening a context menu to accept the invite rather than navigating to the chat tab and having to hit "Accept" there.
Added ability to retrieve Steam Runtime System Information for Linux devices
Improved UI responsiveness when reconnecting to Steam
Fixed the appearance of jumbled UI that could happen for a second or two when starting Steam
Removed unclickable area at bottom of the library
Fixed the ability to rename collections, which was instead being interpreted as navigating the app grid
Added "Turn Off Steam Link" to the Big Picture power menu
Fixed crash when in a voice chat
Fixed crash when authorizing a microtransaction purchase in the overlay
Fixed the Play button stealing focus when a game is launching
Fixed "Find games to play with friends" not working in Big Picture Mode
Constrain the width of settings, chat, and other non-grid based views when on larger monitors
Fixed the screen remaining blurred after a "What's New" post was dismissed
Fixed some issues where a game window was not focused properly after launching it on Windows 10 or 11.
Fixed an issue where Steam was not focused properly after exiting a game
Fixed misalignment of loading throbber after logging in.
Fixed universal search not applying mature content filtering preferences

Steam Input

Added support for the Sony DualSense Edge controller including support for remapping of the rear buttons.
Added a loading throbber when waiting on Steam Cloud to update
Improved the latency of querying the workshop in the Configuration Browser and fix issues with configurations popping-in or opening the wrong tab because results weren't fully received
Added a loading throbber that shows while the Configuration Browser workshop query is running
Fixed PS5 edge settings leaking into PS5 controller
Fixed Steam Link app mobile touch gyro not working
Fixed crash exiting deadzone visualization
Fixed the physical input visualization only looking at the first connected controller
Fixed rumble for Nintendo Joy-Con controllers
Added support for the Razer Wolverine V2 controllers
Added the ability to reset the device input mapping in new Big Picture
Added the ability to install and uninstall the Windows Xbox Enhanced Features driver to the new Big Picture controller settings
Updated the Windows Xbox Enhanced Features driver with the following changes:
Added support for Xbox Series X controllers connected via the Xbox Wireless Adapter
Fixed delay detecting hotplugged USB controllers, occasionally causing duplicate controllers in Steam
Fixed interference with the Victrix Control Hub after the driver has been uninstalled
Fixed Logitech F310 controller input on macOS and Linux
Added mapping for DualSense Edge Wireless Controller on Linux (note that advanced feature support require Steam to be able to access the /dev/hidraw* devices)
Fixed unintended inversion of Gyroscope Roll Axis on Steam Deck
Added some optimization around DualSense adaptive trigger effects interaction with the Bluetooth stack

Steam Deck

Move advanced HDR options to Developer Settings
Streamable games are now included in the "Ready to play" game filter, though the default action is still to install them locally.
Fixed a bug preventing some Demo apps that store files under the full-game App ID from uploading to Steam Cloud from Steam Deck devices
Stop prompting users to register for Steam Deck rewards if they have chosen the "Ignore Forever" option
Fixed some transparency issues with the background in the in-game overlay.

]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRTrDbcMeEHiKClmFkX7M1Jw <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRStXxERz6BuLOT5HJgy6HUf An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Added missing Summer tag for Workshop maps

]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:34:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRStXxERz6BuLOT5HJgy6HUf <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRTxM6hVept5j11cWWor9YPv An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Added check to URLLabel to prevent invalid URLs
Added new Workshop tags for Summer, Player Destruction, and Community Fix
Added check to ensure bullet effects are not duplicated (community fix from mastercoms)
Deleted some unused Steam API queries to improve client perf (community fix from mastercoms)
Fixed exploit related to using the td_buyback command during Mann vs. Machine matches
Fixed Stat Clock cancelling out ÜberCharge and self-illuminating materials on weapons using War Paints (community fix from makaroffilya)
Fixed not seeing the correct inspect image for the Red Rock Roscoe after previewing another paintkit item
Fixed missing/incorrect style strings for a few items
Reverted the previous change to the equip_region for the Cranial Cowl
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy to adjust clipping throughout the map

]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:09:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRTxM6hVept5j11cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Steam Client Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRT_KIXwHLIyhMb1naedg1wr A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

General

Reverted back to old Game Info dialog that is accessible from the Friends List
Reduced startup time for users with tens of thousands of games in their library
Fixed a cause of Steam library, chat and Big Picture Mode browser windows showing all black or not rendering.
Fixed crash when opening Steam store
Fixed crash on startup when an internal Steam browser window fails creation
Fixed Steam library becoming unusable after applying a controller configuration

Big Picture Mode

The Virtual Keyboard in the Overlay now remembers its last position
Added F11 as a hotkey to toggle between windowed and fullscreen
Added alt-enter as a hotkey to exit Big Picture Mode
Added fast jump by letter to BPM library
Added settings for initial location to show keyboard on desktop and in Steam overlay
Added settings option to enable/disable UI sounds
Removed UI that prompted users if they wanted to participate in the Steam Deck Verified program when in normal BPM
Report a Bug in the Quick Access menu now links to the Big Picture discussions instead of the Steam Deck discussions
Fixed Chord Hint Screen remaining shown after holding the guide button to turn off a controller in some scenarios
Fixed Big Picture Mode window not re-opening from double-clicking or selecting system tray menu options
Fixed Big Picture Mode window not displaying properly due to web GPU acceleration being disabled
Fixed issue where exiting Big Picture Mode would log out of Steam Chat
Fixed small movement of Virtual Keyboard when pressing shift in some themes
Fixed Control-1/Control-2 hotkeys not working on Linux

Steam Input

Fixed some inputs not showing up for the Steam Link App Touchscreen controller
Fixed several instances of Left Bumper/Trigger glyphs having the wrong background image
Fixed issue where a Team Fortress 2 Steam Controller startup sound was missing
Fixed some issues with Nintendo switch gyro drift calibration

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRT_KIXwHLIyhMb1naedg1wr <![CDATA[Steam Client Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSfjItn_2gAgl1cWWor9YPv A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

General

Replaced launch option dialog with new UI that includes a checkbox to remember the user's selection - this selection can be changed in game properties
Changing download regions no longer requires restarting the Steam client
Further optimizations to load times for users with large game libraries
Fixed intermittent browser crash when closing Update news dialog
Fixed the controller settings tab not showing up in the game properties menu
Fixed DLC hover on game details page being cropped
Fixed several issues related to popup dialogs being sized incorrectly
Fixed issue with duplicate streaming dialogs appearing on Mac & Linux
Fixed background images on a collection on the app details page not being clipped correctly

Big Picture Mode

New Big Picture Mode has been made the default experience. For compatibility purposes, old Big Picture can be accessed by using the command-line option "-oldbigpicture". Note that this functionality will be removed in a future update.
Added support for switching the primary monitor on Windows in Settings -> Display -> Preferred Display
Added an option to start in windowed mode under Settings => Display => Big Picture Mode => Windowed
Added pinned notifications for new inventory items, trade offers, async game turns, moderator messages, offline chat messages, and help request replies in Quick Access > Notifications
Added up/down cursor keys to onscreen keyboard, press shift then left/right cursor to use
Added ability to move the standalone & overlay keyboard
Added option to turn off controllers when exiting BPM
Added setting for controller idle > turn off timeout
Added a quick guided tour for new Big Picture
Added notification when a Xbox controller is plugged in, but the Guide button is disabled (which prevents bringing up the Steam main menu and other functionality like chords)
Allow onscreen keyboard to be activated while in New Big Picture Mode and Steam window is not focused
Implemented Steam Controller dongle pairing
UI Digital Navigation Key Repeats are faster
Show icons for partial/full controller support, VR Support, or Mouse & KB only support in Library when a game portrait is focused or hovered
Center the navigation column in the Overlay vertically to match the rest of the main menu
Detect focus shifting away from the BPM window faster and reduce instances of navigation going to BPM after starting a game
Cursor is now hidden when in gamepad-navigation mode in Big Picture
Various fixes to make the UI scale better in higher resolutions
Fixed some issues completing purchases through some payment providers
Fixed a rare crash exiting BPM
Fixed a case where disconnecting a controller while navigating would not cancel repeating movements
Fixed the new Big Picture Mode overlay being incorrectly sized when the monitor is set to display scaling other than 100%
Fixed overlay scaling when resizing game window
Fixed issue where a browser opened by a game was sticking around after closing the overlay
Fixed launch options dialog not closing when cancelling game launch
Fixed issues w/ digital navigation getting stuck on text boxes when using a physical keyboard
Fixed some issues using the virtual keyboard Paste button outside of a web context
Fixed issue where the virtual keyboard would continuously be made visible after exiting a game
Fixed issue viewing the hardware survey web page after submitting results
Fixed the "Start in Big Picture Mode" setting not updating
Fixed issue opting in to some game beta branches
Fixed Big Picture window being incorrect size when moving it to a different display with win+shift+arrow key
Fixed problem where setting certain library filters in Big Picture Mode could cause those games to become hidden when switching back to desktop
Fixed an issue with detecting game windows on Linux
Fixed "a" and "c" keystrokes on the app details page triggering an animation

Steam Input

Controller configuration browsing screen can now preview configurations and the selection processes now previews then applies instead of directly selecting the configuration
Added a search tab to the controller layout browser screen
Added direct navigation to controller inputs and modes from the preview screen
Added upper grips as an option for mode shifts
Added support for the Armor-X Pro gamepad in PS4 mode
Added a specific XBox Elite layout preview page
Added a specific Switch Pro layout preview page
Added support for the ThrustMaster eSwap PRO Controller Xbox
Show controller settings in app properties game for non-Steam games
Gyro Calibration Rework: Calibration Calculates an anti-drift value as normal, but also records Gyro and Accelerometer noise while stationary, so that Always-On Auto Calibration (toggle to enable) is more discerning, and should only recalculate anti-drift when on a stable surface
Controller configurator now groups commands if they are attached to the same input
Changed controller mode sliders to default to larger step sizes that match the old BPM interface and added footer button to switch to "fine adjustment" mode with smaller step sizes
Reworked the layout of the mode settings page to show more content
Generate Steam Input API origins for some virtual menu modes that were missing them
Handle errors better and fix some cases where configs would no longer load
On larger screens combine the keyboard and numpad tabs of the choose binding screen
Remember the last active tab in the choose binding screen and open to that instead always using the tab w/ the current binding value
Improved Layout Preview for Nintendo Switch Joycon Left/Right/Pair
Filtered Mode Shift button options to only show available buttons based on the controller type
Nintendo Switch SL/SR buttons now show up as Bumpers for single Joycons or Grip buttons for a JoyCon Pair
Joycon individual/pair Gyro now displays and functions properly
Fixed an issue with the Joystick Deadzone sliders having delayed input
Fixed an issue w/ enabling Gyro for Switch controllers
Fixed long delay at startup when the Razer Huntsman Elite keyboard is plugged in
Fixed the Logitech G29 controller showing up as a gamepad instead of a wheel
Fixed the XBox layout preview page layout having some incorrect items and missing others
Fixed issue where Steam Controller joysticks would have unintended input during Steam Button chords
Fixed long delay at startup when Razer keyboards are connected
Fixed crash with games that use "Windows Gaming Input"
Fixed issue w/ Joystick Deadzone visualization not updating
Fixed some cases where some languages could have text overflow in choose binding screen
Fixed chord activator options for XBox and XBox Elite controller types
Fixed Capture button icon not being displayed for Joycon Pair
Fixed the Switch Pro Layout Preview not showing the gyro

Remote Play

Fixed audio crackling and loss when streaming from Linux

Linux

Fixed a crash on Linux in libaudio
Fixed crash when taking screenshots through the overlay
Fixed closing non-Steam shortcuts via the overlay when two or more are running
Fixed some errors causing the Library not to render properly

Mac

Fixed close button on macOS Steam login window

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSfjItn_2gAgl1cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRQgu0tNb1r_PSlmFkX7M1Jw An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed a memory leak when firing syringes as Medic
Fixed some instances of syringes being invisible around corners and in transitions between water and air (both directions)
Fixed syringes triggering false hits on the client when minimal view models are enabled or a custom view model FOV is set
Fixed The Original using the default reload sound instead of the intended sound
Fixed entities being considered static props after long server times
- Fixed Mann vs. Machine bots failing to spawn
- Fixed rockets occasionally being solid
Updated the equip_region settings for The Onimann and the Cranial Cowl
Updated cp_frostwatch
- Fixed being able to stand in the cliff wall near control point 2 in stage 1
Expanded VScript support
- Fixed .nut files being valid files for download/upload
- Fixed clients being able to run certain script_* debug commands on the server
- Added EmitSoundEx
- Fixed crashes related to null strings being passed to functions
- Exposed a MaxClients function to get the current value of maxplayers
- Fixed clearing script hooks on level transition

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2023 01:34:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRQgu0tNb1r_PSlmFkX7M1Jw <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRQ-U7bzA3SjKF1cWWor9YPv An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Updated the Taunt: The Boiling Point and Taunt: The Table Tantrum items to add missing voice lines when flipping the table
Updated the Taunt: Roasty Toasty to add missing marshmallow ignite sound
Updated pl_rumford_event
- Adjusted occluders
- Added some hints
- Reduced unneeded props
- Adjusted area portals
- Minor deforestation
Updated cp_frostwatch
- Stage 2
  - Added spawn camp prevention/covers (both A and B paths)
  - Added another Snowmann
  - Removed mine carts in A flank
  - Reduced length of metal gate in the middle court
  - Increased cap time from 16 to 20
- Stage 3
  - Added spawn camp prevention/covers
  - Added another Snowmann
  - Enhanced the snow pile in the water trench
  - Added another way to get out of the trench
  - Increased Point 1 doorway length
  - Removed a sightline with RED spawn

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 23:05:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRQ-U7bzA3SjKF1cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSlCOssAqrsHZs0ohxaO6Yr An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed Particulate Protector not using the BLU team skin
Fixed Huntsman registering headshots when arrows go through other entities
Fixed Oktoberfester's third style using the smoke effect
Fixed missing smoke effect for The Salty Dog's second style
Updated Tainted Frost unusual effect to fix a problem with the material
Updated Colonel Kringle to fix some clipping and alignment issues
Updated Taunt: Tailored Terminal to fix a problem with the briefcase materials
Updated Taunt: Russian Rubdown to fix some sounds being clipped
Updated Taunt: Roasty Toasty
- Fixed some sounds clipping the Pyro's lines
- Fixed some missing particles
- Fixed a stutter in the animation loop
Updated pl_rumford_event
- Fixed missing materials/models
- Fixed duplicate lights on the rope entities
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
- Fixed a client crash caused by failing to decode MP3 files
- Fixed snow displacements poking through the roof
- Fixed bullet holes poking through soft snow
- Fixed snowman bombs not respawning properly
- Minor clipping improvements
- Removed the Observer

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:15:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSlCOssAqrsHZs0ohxaO6Yr <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRScML537OhtqXn9ye8UNv30 An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed a server crash related to the Spy sapping buildings
Fixed the Battle Bear not using the correct skin for team BLU
Fixed a materials problem with the Taunt: Tailored Terminal
Fixed missing sounds and smoothed the loop point for the Taunt: Roasty Toasty
Updated ctf_frosty to fix various exploits
Updated pl_rumford_event to fix missing models/materials
Updated pl_frostcliff
- Fixed sticky bombs from getting attached to the front of the payload cart
- Fixed some window props from hovering
- Fixed displacement crack in uphill near A
- Fixed few misaligned textures
- Fixed players from staying stuck few seconds in old respawn after spawns change
- Fixed players from getting stuck between cart and geometry near last pit
- Increased RED team spawn time slightly after BLU captures 2nd point
- Decreased doorway size near BLU 2nd spawn area
- Improved lighting in doorway near capture point D
- Improved clipping within map
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
- Improved clipping
- Added missing color correction data
- Adjusted BLU spawn to light better and tweak some clipping
- Adjusted intensity and hue of lighting in various places for better readability
- Fixed soundscape transition bugs
- Reduced temperature by 3 degrees
Updated VScript
- Updated HLTV placeholder player to not be a valid script entity. This fixes some scripts failing on dedicated servers because the HLTV placeholder player isn't accounted for.

]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:40:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRScML537OhtqXn9ye8UNv30 <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRT1_GYL9vfJtl1cWWor9YPv An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Updated the Festive Rack to fix missing paintable attribute
Updated Musical Maelstrom, Verdant Virtuoso, and Silver Serenade effects to fix max particle count
Updated pl_rumford_event to fix missing materials/models
Updated cp_frostwatch (received via the workshop)
- Fixed being able to build on one of the roofs in stage 2
- Fixed a door going through the floor in stage 3
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy via the workshop
- Improved clipping
- Fixed various perch spots
- Decreased fog intensity
- Removed unused particle system entities
- Fixed a few floating trees
- Adjusted vertical positions of snowman bombs
- Adjusted lighting on metal sheets in blue spawn
- Fireplaces will now light arrows
- Added more func_dustmotes
- Fixed some visible z-fighting
- Minor detailing additions and adjustments
VScript support changes
- Fixed lag compensation when friendly fire is enabled
- Added better support for meshing player upgrades
  - Added GrantOrRemoveAllUpgrades method
  - Exposed currency UI when upgrades are enabled
  - Exposed upgrade history on the player when playing without a population manager

]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:16:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRT1_GYL9vfJtl1cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Now Available on Steam - Kynseed, 10% off!]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSp_N2vPDAQrOzdsCmHakzH Kynseed is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!*

A beautiful Life Sim Sandbox RPG. Raise a family, farm the land, run a business, cook, craft and build an everlasting legacy in a vast world filled with adventure, creativity and meaningful choices.

*Offer ends December 13 at 10AM Pacific Time

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:00:37 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSp_N2vPDAQrOzdsCmHakzH <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRQObJZBODUOEV1cWWor9YPv An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Happy Smissmas 2022!

All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
Featuring 5 new community maps: Frostwatch, Frostcliff, Rumford, Frosty, and Coal Pit
Added the Winter 2022 Cosmetic Case
- Contains 23 new community-contributed items
- The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case
Added 3 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
- Taunt: Russian Rubdown
- Taunt: Tailored Terminal
- Taunt: Roasty Toasty
Added 17 new community-created Unusual effects
- 8 new effects for Unusual hats
- 9 new effects for Unusual taunts
All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Smissmas 2022 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include crates.
Mann Co. Store winter sale!
Smissmas runs through January 7th, 2023

General

Fixed some point_camera visibility issues
Fixed some UGC medals using the wrong skin for team RED
Updated backpack images for some older cosmetic cases
Updated winter cosmetic cases to use a winterized sound when opening
Updated several maps to fix localization issues
Updated cp_snakewater_final1
- Fixed missing cubemaps
- Improved blockbullets
- Visual fixes

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 02:12:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRQObJZBODUOEV1cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Steam Client Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRQrhczjUNs2UpVjH6qdYdAk A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

General

Fixed display of the Update News and other popup dialogs w/ GPU accelerated rendering disabled
Fixed size of content in Update news dialog when running with Windows text scaling >100%

Steam Input

Change the "add command" and "add subcommand" options to take you directly to the binding screen
Fixed an issue introduced in a recent update to the old Big Picture configurator causing the names of new virtual menu bindings to be displayed incorrectly
Fixed controllers being treated as Xbox One controllers by default when defining their layout
Fixed the L3/R3 buttons not being detected for some third party PS3 controllers
Added Left and Right Stick Deflection as an option for Gyro Activation Buttons. Stick deflection is no longer considered a part of "Touch" (Cap Sense) on SteamDeck.
Fixed rumble for Switch Pro Controllers attached over USB

New Big Picture Mode

Fixed display of the new Big Picture Mode window with w/ GPU accelerated rendering disabled
Added confirmation dialogs for the power menu options to restart and shutdown your PC
Fixed a case where switching Virtual Menus w/ an action set, layer, or modeshift could cause them to stop working in the new Big Picture Mode overlay
Fixed crash when touching gift or new inventory item notification
Fixed "show password" toggle to show/hide the password
Fixed On Screen Keyboard no longer showing when requested by the game or Proton
Fixed an issue where context menus would not properly highlight focused items
Fixed crash when exiting a 1-on-1 voice chat
Fixed an issue where notification toasts would fail to appear

Remote Play

Fixed getting the wrong personalization (colors, etc.) for streaming PS4 controllers
Fixed streaming Bluetooth controllers not turning off

Linux

Fixed overlay causing crashes on some native games (Borderlands 2)

]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRQrhczjUNs2UpVjH6qdYdAk <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSopUDqJlybU8b1naedg1wr An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Implemented VScript
- VScript allows mappers to embed script code (Squirrel3) into maps. This system is already being used for L4D2 and CS:GO maps.
  - Interface with entities and the world like regular Hammer logic
  - Simplify things that were previously incredibly complicated/tedious in Hammer logic
  - Interact with and control bots, bosses, player attributes, entities, and game state closely, allowing for enhanced, modified or entirely custom game modes
  - React to game events and change the outcome of certain things, such as damage calculations
- More technical info about VScript for Team Fortress 2 is available on the Valve Developer Community
  - https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/VScript
  - https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/List_of_TF2_Script_Functions
Added the ability to change the skybox dynamically using the skybox_changer entity or SetSkyboxTexture
Added support for custom MvM upgrade files packed into the map
Added point_worldtext, an entity that can show text dynamically, with support for multiple SDF (signed distance field) fonts, multiple colors and a rainbow mode
Exposed several movement related ConVars
Implemented support for func_monitor and cameras
Implemented logic_eventlistener for listening to game events from Hammer logic
Added the ability to pass parameters and delay to MvM populator actions
Improved compile time with VRAD
Special thanks to Jakub and everyone on the GitHub VScript Mega Issue for testing, providing feedback, and submitting requests

]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:55:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSopUDqJlybU8b1naedg1wr <![CDATA[Steam Client Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRRPDVYfHqDvOylmFkX7M1Jw A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

New Big Picture Mode

Updated Big Picture is now available for testing. You can read more about it in this blog post. Modify your Steam client shortcut and add -gamepadui on the command-line to automatically start Steam in the new Big Picture Mode. Alternatively, pass -newbigpicture to start in Desktop mode and have access to the new Big Picture Mode at any time.

General

Reduced client startup times for users with large game libraries
Fixed issue where launching a game would take longer to start if there was no network connection
Fixed VR flags not showing up in app details for some games
Center the popup controller configurator window when viewing controller layout
Fixed circular download progress indicator being broken in game entry list
Fixed downloads page crashing when starting in offline mode
Downloads page now properly responds to online/offline status
Updated “Steam News” popup dialog (again)

Sign In

Fix a case where if the sign-in UI had cached credentials which had become invalid, it could get stuck and not accept valid credentials thereafter
Fixed an input focus bug requiring an initial click on the sign in UI before you could type your username or password
Fixed issues with dragging or closing the sign in window, and related display scaling issues, on computers with nonstandard desktop scaling
Fixed an edge case in handling of invalid cached credentials affecting reauthentication
Fixed issue with sign in refresh UI when the user had already signed in once during the current session.

Steam Input

Gyro Enabling: The "Touch" option is now available to controllers which do not have capacitive touch sensors - Moving joysticks out of their deadzone now counts as a "Touch".
All controller types can each now optionally choose to use a Nintendo-style layout. This flips the A and B button and X and Y button universally in Steam and in games.
The Xbox extended features driver has been updated for Windows 11
Fixed hang when the Amazon Luna controller rumbles on macOS
Fixed issue with the touch binding in As Mouse mode releasing before the end of a swipe

Remote Play

Fixed occasional long hitches during Windows desktop capture
Fixed glyphs for third party Nintendo controllers while streaming

SteamVR

Fixed issue that caused some OpenXR app images to not appear properly in SteamVR

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 02:53:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRRPDVYfHqDvOylmFkX7M1Jw <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSnzCZfhY-viV1cWWor9YPv An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed missing footer descriptions for the Gargoyle Case and the Creepy Crawly Case
Updated Beaten and Bruised
- Improved head bandage/bandaids clipping during some facial flexes
- Fixed the style 3 and style 4 head bandages bouncing up and down during some animations
- Fixed import errors for the Heavy and Pyro versions
- Cleaned up the overall mesh exports
Updated The Pony Express to fix an issue with the jigglebones
Updated pd_farmageddon to fix one of the point lines that said closing instead of opening
Updated koth_synthetic_event
- Fixed missing brushwork
- Changed Toastmaster to use Setmodel
- Removed propdata file

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:08:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSnzCZfhY-viV1cWWor9YPv <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRT2_sx9MA90e6CY3L745TL_ An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed the Grim Tweeter hiding the hat/headphones
Updated cp_spookeyridge to fix missing tool brushes
Updated pd_farmageddon
- Lighting changes
- Minor detail changes
- Reworked scarecrow logic to make use of the setmodel and ondeath commands
- Set scarecrow health to 500
- Updated menu text
Updated ctf_crasher
- Fixed an edge case where a Giant's attributes weren't always granted properly
- Fixed an edge case where if a Giant died before their door opened it would open and not receive the close input
- Fixed an instance where a player could become trapped inside the opposing team's door
Updated plr_hacksaw_event
- Fixed broken area portals
- Fixed skybox issue
- Fixed HHH not animating

]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 02:43:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRT2_sx9MA90e6CY3L745TL_ <![CDATA[Team Fortress 2 Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSDcVojGnRWWOzdsCmHakzH An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed missing nomip/nolod for Sniper's zombie image in the main menu
Fixed the match status HUD not being hidden during freezecam screenshots
Fixed the Safety Stripes hiding the Soldier's hat
Fixed tournament medals moving around while using the Taunt: Deep Fried Desire
Fixed a problem on ctf_crasher related to infinite giants
Updated pl_sludgepit_event
- Fixed skeletons/ghosts being able to spawn again if the cart backs up over a checkpoint
- Added an extra resupply locker in BLU's first spawn
- Added a few more Mann brothers voice lines and fixed the map description
- Added Soul Gargoyle pickups
- Replaced a few skeleton spawns and reduced amount of skeletons that spawn on each cap
- Made the map a bit spookier
Updated plr_hacksaw_event
- Changed the roofing near the finale, preventing players from walking from one barn balcony to the other
- Replaced barn balcony windows with widened doorways to streamline movement
- Fixed the VO in the underworld playing multiple times
- Fixed floating candles when the graves were destroyed
- Updated the HHH to use the new "SetModel" input
- Delayed final capture VO so they're more audible
- Adjusted prop fades
- Adjusted detailing
Updated cp_spookeyridge
- Added significant health and ammo packs to underworld
- Reduced damage dealt over time in underworld
- Updated portal particles to stand out more in overworld (Thanks FissionMetroid!)
- Added small healthpack to upper drop down area next to last
- Adjusted ammo pack sizes around map
- Slightly tweaked pumpkin bomb and coffin placement
- Fixed a few areas you could get stuck in
- Expanded area around coffins that won't allow teleporters
- Fixed some minor clipping/collision issues
- Adjusted some prop fades

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:58:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRSDcVojGnRWWOzdsCmHakzH <![CDATA[Steam Client Update Released]]> https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRRCAiJCqpo43-zdsCmHakzH A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

Library

Added a section to display a rollup of new DLC and other game content that has been released since you last visited a game's library page. Once visible, this section will automatically hide after a short period of time.
Rebuilt how featured game news is displayed on library game pages. It is now displayed as a featured post at the top of the activity feed to improve readability and reduce the required work for game devs. The entry is shown for a short period of time before returning to its chronological spot in the activity feed.
Updated the presentation of the new DLC added to your account section on library game pages.
Changed how major updates are displayed in the library activity section to make them easier to find.

]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/m3Or_8VIiRRCAiJCqpo43-zdsCmHakzH