The newest update of Valve's Steam Deck OS is officially out now, and it's not one to ignore. It features a major new addition to the system in the form of ray tracing support for DOOM Eternal, marking the first time the feature has been available on a handheld gaming system.
Adding Ray Tracing Support for DOOM Eternal: An Impressive Update in Steam Deck OS Stable Update 3.4.6
According to the story by WCCF Tech, with improvements and fixes to existing titles, such as a focus issue with Forza Horizon 5, graphic corruption fixes for timeless games like Resident Evil 4, and updates to the graphics driver for added performance, it's obvious why to update 3.4.6 should be getting everyone's attention.
The Steam Deck OS stable update 3.4.6 is a major addition to Valve's handheld gaming system, bringing in plenty of new features and improvements to all its users. But among the changes brought by the update, adding ray tracing support for DOOM Eternal is certainly the most impressive.
Improved Graphics Driver with Ray Tracing Support
Ray tracing support allows many games' graphics to reach a higher level of realism and make visuals seem more lifelike. Thanks to its support of the Vulkan API, players can now take advantage of ray tracing in DOOM Eternal and automatically make it look much better.
For those who want to enjoy ray tracing in other games, DXR will be implemented soon, making the Steam Deck even more powerful and desirable. Along with ray tracing support, the 3.4.6 update, as seen on Steam Deck HQ, also improves the system's graphics driver.
New Fixes and Features Enhance Gaming Experience on Steam Deck OS
This increased its performance and fixed graphical corruption issues for various titles such as Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and the remake of Resident Evil 4. Additionally, a fix for a focus issue with the Forza Horizon 5 game was included, ensuring an even better gaming experience for all gamers.
In sum, the latest Steam Deck OS stable update from Valve makes one of the most desirable gaming systems out there better by a large margin. As seen with the ray tracing support, new features, fixes, and improvements are being added steadily and exponentially expand the system's capabilities.
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Review of Valve's Steam Deck By Kai on WCCFTech: Highlighting Comfort During Extended Gaming Sessions
Those looking to purchase Valve's Steam Deck can read reviews from users who have already tried it out, like seen in another review as seen on WCCFTech by Kai, highlighting how comfortable it is for extended gaming sessions. Besides more information can be found on the system's official website.
For those that want to experience all these new changes, the Steam Deck OS is available on Valve's official website, and Kai's review is also a nice overview of the device. His review highlights the comfort during extended play, and the new version of the OS should only add up to that.
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