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Steam Controller triggers haptics broken after firmware 0x6A0E0230 update

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ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux#13242 · opened 2026-05-22 by larry-oj · updated 2026-05-22 · 2 comments · github · game page · search this game
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Your system information

  • Steam client version (build number or date): 1779378409
  • Distribution: Bazzite (KDE / Wayland)
  • Opted into Steam client beta?: Yes
  • Have you checked for system updates?: Yes
  • Steam Logs: steam-logs.tar.gz
  • GPU: AMD

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

Trigger (L2 / R2) haptics now always trigger in the touchpad area. For example, in desktop mode, triggers no longer produce a "click" like before, but a rumble on touchpads. Additionally, L2 / R2 haptics intensity settings no longer apply (including the "off" option).

The issue appeared after installing firmware update yesterday. Updated from 0x6A0B53FB -> 0x6A0E0230

Steps for reproducing this issue:

  1. Open Steam -> Settings -> Controller -> [Steam Controller Name] Details -> Test Device Inputs
  2. Press on triggers
  3. See, that it triggers touchpad haptics. (You can place your finger on it to feel it better)
Llarry-oj 2026-05-22 github

Additionally, haptics intensity settings under Steam -> Settings -> Controller -> [Steam Controller Name] Details -> Calibration & Advanced Settings -> Output settings no longer apply (the intensity stays the same, regardless of what value is set

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Llarry-oj 2026-05-22 github

The mentioned "click" is still present, and can be felt / heard when activating grip sensors.
Reproduce-able in Steam -> Settings -> Controller -> [Steam Controller Name] Details -> Calibration & Advanced Settings -> Grim sensors (activate / deactivate sensors to trigger)

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