Capturing the Action: Steam’s Long-Awaited Game Recording Feature

The wait is finally over for Steam users who have been clamoring for a built-in game recording feature. Valve, the masterminds behind the popular game launcher and storefront, has announced the Game Recording Beta, a feature that will allow players to record gameplay clips directly from the Steam app.

Capturing the action has never been easier

This innovative feature is designed to work seamlessly in the background, allowing players to focus on their gameplay while Steam takes care of the recording. The Steam Overlay will enable users to replay clips of their gameplay, identify key moments through event markers on the Steam Timeline, and even clip and lightly edit their footage using intuitive tools.

Edit and share your gameplay videos with ease

The reworked Recordings & Screenshots interface on Steam will make it easy to share gameplay videos with friends, export them, or save them through a convenient Save/Share menu. What’s more, Valve is committed to ensuring that Game Recording works flawlessly on Steam Deck, allowing users to effortlessly send their videos to the Steam apps on PC and mobile.

“We designed Steam Game Recording with the goal of taking as little computer resources away from the game you are playing as possible.” - Valve

This thoughtful approach will put gamers’ minds at ease, especially those using Nvidia or AMD graphics cards. To try out game recording, players can simply opt into the Steam Client Beta group, while game developers can add more in-depth Game Recording support to their games through Steamworks.

Get ready to experience the future of game recording

With Game Recording, Steam is poised to revolutionize the way we capture and share our gaming experiences. Whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore gamer, this feature is sure to take your gameplay to the next level.