SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta Released With Initial Native Support For AMD HDMI VRR
Valve has released the beta version of SteamOS 3.8.6, which includes initial support for HDMI Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) for AMD devices. This update reflects ongoing collaboration between Valve and AMD to enhance the gaming experience on Linux. Additionally, the beta features bug fixes and improved controller support for various handheld devices.
- ▪SteamOS 3.8.6 beta introduces native HDMI VRR support for devices with HDMI output.
- ▪The update is part of AMD's efforts to integrate HDMI 2.1 into the mainline Linux kernel.
- ▪The release also includes bug fixes and enhanced support for specific handheld gaming devices.
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SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta Released With Initial Native Support For AMD HDMI VRR Written by Michael Larabel in Valve on 29 May 2026 at 10:33 PM EDT. Add A Comment Valve tonight released their beta version of SteamOS 3.8.6 that contains a number of notable enhancements, including native HDMI Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support in initial form. SteamOS 3.8.6 beta brings preliminary support for HDMI VRR for devices with native HDMI output. This goes along with ongoing work by AMD toward upstreaming their HDMI 2.1 implementation into the mainline Linux kernel for the AMDGPU driver.
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