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video recording is disabled when using remote play

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ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#12622 · opened 2026-01-04 by Dr4goonD3mon · updated 2026-01-13 · 2 comments · github
DDr4goonD3mon 2026-01-04 github

Your system information

  • Steam client version (build number or date): 1767142807
  • Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): Bazzite 43
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: Yes
  • Have you checked for system updates?: Yes
  • GPU: AMD Radeon Rx 9060xt 16Gb

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible: is simple, when I'm streaming on steam link and open a game the video recording is disabled I want to record at the same time that I'm playing remotely

Steps for reproducing this issue:

  1. Set video game recording
  2. Start a session on steam link
  3. Open a game
  4. Try to record gameplay
LLillyPK 2026-01-11 github

i dont think the steam client allows recording while streaming. i dont see an option for it anywhere.
may i ask why you're using steam to record?
you could be better off recording using obs while you use steam link.

DDr4goonD3mon 2026-01-13 github

I like the game Video recording that steam has implemented, is usable in desktop mode and gamescope mode, I like to record clips of my gameplay that are easy to record using my gamepad on steam big picture mode, I don't use keyboard and mouse to play, I use it as a console, but the moment I start steam link the feature is disabled, maybe using a second iteration of the encoder will be helpful to enable steam to record, because it uses the same encoder for recording and for game streaming, that doesn't happen with moonlight/sunshine because these use a different encoder, the solution maybe will be heavier for older hardware but on newer cards it can be achievable. With sunshine, I cloud record video while using a gtx 960 2g, is incredible that this is not achievable with a 9060xt because is only a software issue from valve not to have a second encoder to record video when I'm using steam link, maybe a pop-up warning the player that this will be heavier on his hardware, or having a manual setting if too heavy for the device

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