Valve is rolling out a much-needed quality-of-life update for Steam Deck users: a display-off low-power mode that lets the handheld console download games and updates while the screen is off.

New Background Download Feature for Steam Deck

The newest update brings in a mode that allows players to continue downloading content when their device is not being actively used. Starting today, this new display-off low-power mode will be activated automatically any time the Steam Deck is plugged in, minimizing power consumption without stopping downloads.

For users running on battery power, the device can still stay active in this mode, though Valve has built in a safety net. When the Steam Deck's battery level falls below 20 percent, it automatically enters full sleep mode to avoid totally d

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