Steam gets a redesign and new functions
5.9.2019
Translation: machine translated
A major Steam update for the library will be released on 17 September. Valve has not only made some visual changes, but the organisation of your games should also become easier.
Steam has undergone numerous redesigns since its launch in 2003. The most recent concerns the library. The beta will be rolled out on 17 September and is likely to be one of the more extensive updates. At first glance, numerous visual changes are noticeable. The grey colour style has remained, but everything looks a little more stylish and tidier. I wouldn't describe the design as really elegant, but Steam has never been known for that.
In addition to the design improvements, Valve has made many adjustments to the user interface. For example, the new library home page shows you your friends' activities, games you may have forgotten about and updates on your current games.
A feature called Collections also sounds interesting. It replaces the old category system and lets you organise your library according to tags such as RPG, Shooter or Adventure. New games are automatically added to a collection you create. This allows you to easily sort your collection by genre. Existing categories are converted directly into collections.
The overview pages for the individual games have also been revised. They now more prominently display your achievements or screenshots that you have recently taken
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Events in games often pass players by when they are not actively playing the game. That's why developers can now display events prominently in your library.
If you are interested in the update, you can take part in the public beta, which will be released on 17 September. All you have to do is activate beta participation in the Steam settings.
Philipp Rüegg
Senior Editor
Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chAs a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles.
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