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"Switch to Desktop" works inconsistently when triggered while in-game

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ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#12506 · opened 2025-12-01 by matte-schwartz · updated 2025-12-01 · 0 comments · github
Mmatte-schwartz 2025-12-01 github

Your system information

  • Steam client version (build number or date): 1764367608
  • Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): SteamOS
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: Yes
  • Have you checked for system updates?: Yes
  • Steam Logs: steam-logs.tar.gz
  • GPU: AMD Z2E

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

After opening the left-side menu and navigating to Power -> Switch to Desktop while a game is running, pressing the Switch to Desktop shortcut either does not work or occasionally sends the device into suspend rather than switching to desktop mode. Included some video clips below:

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/655c7603-e84b-4f48-bb77-5267a17c8c12

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/e8787c0c-5de7-4691-8329-c208278808d7

Steps for reproducing this issue:

  1. Launch a game
  2. Open the left-side menu and navigate to Power -> Switch to Desktop
  3. Attempt to switch to desktop while the game is open

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