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The latest Steam Client update fixes a bug where Vulkan games would hang after alt-tabbing.

CultureTechnologyConflictOct 22, 2026score 0.362 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses a new Steam Client update that addresses a bug where Vulkan games would hang after alt-tabbing, which has been reported as fixed in the latest update. The update also includes a security fix. This is significant for users of Steam Deck and other Steam machines running Vulkan games.

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The latest Steam Client update fixes a bug where Vulkan games would hang after alt-tabbing.
Parent: Software UpdatesEntity: Steam ClientSub-entity: Vulkan Game FixesImpact: positiveDate: Oct 22, 2026Target: The effectiveness of the Steam Client update in resolving the Vulkan game hanging issue.

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Steam Client update fixes Vulkan games hanging after alt-tab, and a security update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-client-update-fixes-vulkan-games-hanging-after-alt-tab-and-a-security-update/ #Steam #Security #SteamDeck #SteamMachine #Valve
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A new small #SteamDeck Client update was released with fixes for some games hanging after alt-tabbing: https://steamdeckhq.com/new-steam-deck-client-fixes-vulkan-hanging-issues/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
0 boosts · 1 favs · 0 replies · Oct 22, 2026
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An annoying bug I've run into a few times recently has been solved - Vulkan games hanging after alt-tab should be fixed with this new Steam Client update. https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/10/steam-client-update-fixes-vulkan-games-hanging-after-alt-tab-and-a-security-update/ #Steam #Valve #Update #Security #Misc #SteamDeck #SteamMachine
7 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Oct 22, 2026
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