Today's Steam client beta update introduces significant enhancements for game streaming, particularly benefiting Linux users. The update, released today, brings support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) streaming specifically to the Steam Deck OLED, allowing for richer visual experiences on the device. Additionally, the beta client now includes support for AV1 video streaming, which can offer improved compression efficiency and quality for game streams. These additions "bring some new game streaming enhancements for Linux gamers," as noted by Phoronix, aiming to upgrade the visual fidelity and technical underpinning of game streaming on the platform.