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[General] - "View patch notes" link shows regular Steam client update feed even while using the Steam Deck client

steamopen Steam clientDistro Family: Arch
ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#12269 · opened 2025-08-14 by matte-schwartz · updated 2025-08-14 · 0 comments · github
Mmatte-schwartz 2025-08-14 github

Your system information

  • Steam client version (build number or date): 1755196800
  • Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): CachyOS (Arch Linux)
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: Yes
  • Have you checked for system updates?: Yes
  • Steam Logs: steam-logs.tar.gz
  • GPU: AMD 7900XTX

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

While using the Steam Deck client, checking for updates on desktop mode and clicking "View patch notes" will pull up the regular Steam client update notes rather than the Steam Deck client update notes:

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Steps for reproducing this issue:

  1. While using the Steam Deck client, load into desktop mode
  2. In the desktop Steam client, go to Steam -> Check for Steam Client Updates and check for updates
  3. When the blue banner appears at the bottom to view patch notes, click it

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