• Steam Deck can now finish downloading games with the screen turned off, thanks to an update available in the Beta/Preview channels. • The mode saves power, keeps the device cooler, and can help reduce OLED burn-in during long downloads. • It works automatically when plugged in and can be enabled on battery, although it pauses when the charge level is below 20%.

While the handheld gaming space has become crowded, the Steam Deck remains a community favorite, thanks in large part to Valve’s steady stream of thoughtful software updates. That momentum continues with a highly-requested new feature. Valve has rolled out a new update that brings the ability to keep downloading games even when the screen is turned off. Now rolling out to the Beta and Preview channels, the feature is enabled

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