Valve has released SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta, the heaviest pre-release build yet, featuring significant updates such as a new Linux kernel 7.2 and KDE Plasma 6.7.3. This update aims to fix issues with several games, including ELDEN RING and Forza Horizon 6, while also improving WiFi connectivity and hibernation support. Additionally, Valve has renamed its package prefix from "steamos-" to "holo-", signaling a shift towards expanding the OS beyond its own hardware. While the beta is available for early adopters, users should be aware that it is still pre-release software and may have some rough edges

SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta: New Fixes for Star Wars Galactic Racer and The Crew Motorfest

Valve released SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta, shipping its heaviest pre-release build yet for the Beta and Preview channels. The cumulative update brings Linux 7.2, KDE Plasma 6.7.3, and a switch to the wpa_supplicant WiFi backend, plus fixes for games like ELDEN RING on Intel Panther Lake and Forza Horizon 6 on the Legion Go 2. A quiet package rename from steamos- to holo- signals Valve's push to spread the OS beyond its own devices. The beta installs manually via Settings => System => System Update Channel, but it remains pre-release software aimed at early adopters.

SteamOS 3.9.3 Beta: New Fixes for Star Wars Galactic Racer and The Crew Motorfest @ Linux Compatible