• Steam client version (build number or date): 13 Mar 2026 Cum 4:52 UTC -08:00 1773426488

• Distribution (e.g. Ubuntu): Kubuntu 25.10 (KDE Plasma) wayland

• Opted into Steam client beta?: No

• Have you checked for system updates?: Yes

• Steam Logs: steam-logs.tar.gz

• GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 6gb

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

I am experiencing a black screen issue when using Steam Remote Play to stream my Kubuntu desktop. I am not trying to run a game; I am simply attempting to view and navigate the desktop environment. The remote client receives a completely black screen instead of the desktop video stream.

To troubleshoot, I have already tried the following:

Toggled "Enable hardware encoding" in the Remote Play / Advanced Host Options settings.

Ensured my graphics drivers and system are fully updated.

Steps for reproducing this issue:

Connect to the Kubuntu host machine via Steam Remote Play.

Attempt to view or navigate the host's desktop.

The remote client displays a completely black screen.