A recent Steam client update introduced a host of customization options, including the ability to customize game cover art and logos. Valve has traditionally been cautious about major Steam client updates, so this patch was a welcome surprise for players.

Back in July, Steam began experimenting with library customization features in the beta client. Valve typically uses this method to gather community feedback and ensure smooth implementation of changes in the development client. User feedback has been positive, and these experimental features are now officially available to users worldwide.

According to the client update notes, users can now customize the art, background image, logo, and landscape cover for any game in their library through the Properties tab. The update also allows players to set a hidden name for each game—this name will be used to sort games in the Steam library. According to the changelog, hidden names can be applied to filters: for example, naming a game "A" will ensure it always appears at the top of the alphabetical list, regardless of its actual name.

Like most previous Steam client updates, this patch includes numerous bug fixes and interface improvements. Of particular note are a series of accessibility upgrades: users with visual impairments can now enable high-contrast mode for improved text and button readability, and a new text zoom setting optimizes browsing.

Over the past few months, Steam has repeatedly teased a major client overhaul, reportedly including a complete overhaul of the store interface. This update appears to be just a small part of Valve's plans for the platform. Players are anticipating even more long-awaited quality-of-life improvements in the future, potentially extending the platform's growth beyond its previous state. It will be interesting to see how Valve modernizes its store and whether it adds further customization features in the coming months.

In addition to the new features, this update also reminds users that the Steam client will cease supporting macOS 11 on October 15th, requiring users to upgrade to a newer operating system to continue using it. Valve explained that the Google Chrome component built into Steam can no longer run on macOS 11, and Apple has stopped providing security updates for the system, which may cause compatibility issues for applications such as Steam on older devices.