Steam beta update previews an upcoming UI that doesn't look half bad

The downloads view gets a significant redesign to make it both good-looking and useful.

What you need to know


July 29 update to the Steam beta client adds a number of new UI elements.
Downloads and library folders get a significant upgrade.
Update also introduces official support for yet more Xbox Series X controllers.


While the news cycle has been dominated lately by the Steam Deck, Valve's boffins continue to plug away on the Steam client for Windows, Mac, and Linux, and the latest beta client is one to pay attention to. There are the usual fixes and tweaks underneath, but what's most interesting is the emergence of some redesigned UI elements that look really rather good.

The downloads page is the biggest change, having been completely redesigned with not only a new look but new features, too. The complete list of changes can be found on the announcement post, but besides the new look, some of the key additions include:


Re-ordering your download queue with drag-and-drop.
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