Valve has officially released SteamVR Beta version 2.17.10, bringing a series of technical refinements to the platform across Windows and Linux environments. This update focuses primarily on stability improvements and adjustments to how specific features interact with hardware and software configurations. Users currently enrolled in the SteamVR Beta branch can download the update immediately to apply these changes to their local installations.

Stability and Feature Adjustments

The update addresses several specific issues reported by the community. Most notably, Linux users running AMD GPUs should see improved stability, as the patch resolves two distinct crashes that previously affected these hardware configurations. Additionally, the development team has corrected the Motion Smoothing Force Always-On setting, which was identified as malfunctioning in previous builds. These fixes are intended to provide a more consistent experience for users who rely on these specific hardware and software combinations.

Significant changes have been implemented regarding how Steam Link handles image processing. Contrast Adaptive Sharpening (CAS) is now disabled by default for Steam Link users. Furthermore, the application of CAS has been restricted exclusively to VR game content. If users prefer to have this sharpening effect active, they will need to manually re-enable it within the Steam Link settings menu. These adjustments reflect a shift in how the platform manages visual fidelity and performance overhead during streaming sessions.

Developers working with OpenXR should also take note of a change to interaction profile naming conventions. The component previously identified as "bumper" has been renamed to "shoulder." This change requires developers to update their interaction profiles to ensure continued compatibility with the latest version of the SteamVR runtime. Failure to update these profiles may result in input mapping issues for users interacting with VR applications that rely on these specific controller components.

  • SteamVR Beta version 2.17.10 has been released.
  • The Motion Smoothing Force Always-On setting was fixed.
  • Two crashes affecting AMD GPUs on Linux were resolved.
  • Contrast Adaptive Sharpening (CAS) is now disabled by default for Steam Link.
  • CAS is now restricted to VR game content only.
  • OpenXR interaction profile component name changed from bumper to shoulder.