New Game Recording Feature on Steam
Valve has added an important update to the Steam platform, introducing a new game recording system that allows users to better record their gaming experiences. This feature allows users to take snapshots while playing games and save these images. The company stated that this innovation was tested in beta phase earlier in the year, and now this feature has become available for all users.
How to Use Game Save?
Users who install the update can take a snapshot or start game recording while playing the game. The default hotkey is set to Ctrl + F11. By customizing recording settings, users can determine what quality of recording they want to receive, how long the recording will be limited to, and how much space the recording file will take up on their computer. This feature is not limited to Steam games only; Recording is also possible in other games that allow Steam Overlay to work. However, this recording feature is turned off by default; Therefore, users need to go into the settings and activate it.
Legacy Operating Systems and Limitations
Unfortunately, there are some restrictions for users using older operating systems. Valve had previously announced that support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 was terminated. Therefore, users using these operating systems will not be able to install the new update. Additionally, Mac users using macOS 10.13 and macOS 10.14 will also face a similar situation. These users will not be able to benefit from new features and receive updates.
Other Features and Improvements Coming to Steam
With the new update, many new features and improvements have been added to the Steam platform. These innovations aim to improve the user experience. Here are some important changes that come with the update:
- Steam game recording is now enabled for all users.
- The embedded Chromium build on Steam has been updated to version 126.0.6478.183.
- Fixed an issue where the progress bar would not update during game updates involving large files.
- Fixed the issue where games removed from the user’s library and manually added and removed game names were not appearing under the collection filter.
- Fixed a bug that prevented logging in to offline mode on the first reboot after installing the update.
- Added AV1 video streaming support on high-end systems.
- Fixed a black screen issue when streaming HEVC from Steam Deck.
- Crashing issues that occurred in some games using D3D9 have been fixed.
- Added support for wired Xbox controllers on macOS Sequoia.
Conclusion
This update from Valve for Steam offers many new opportunities for gamers. While the game recording feature makes it easier for users to record and share gaming moments, other improvements aim to improve the overall performance of the platform. However, the fact that users using old operating systems will not be able to benefit from new features creates a disadvantage for these users. Addressing these deficiencies in future updates may further improve the user experience.
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