"Steam Deck OS 3.4.9 Update Resolves Starfield GPU Issue"

Valve has released Steam Deck OS 3.4.9 as a Stable update for all Steam Deck owners, with a GPU fix specifically for the upcoming game Starfield. The update also addresses hangs on reboot when switching from upcoming Beta OS releases. Early access for Starfield has begun for players who pre-purchased the special deluxe edition, with the full release scheduled for September 6th. Valve has acknowledged a known issue with Starfield where the initial window waits on a black screen and has promised another OS update with a fix.