For over a decade, Valve has provided entry to Steam by means of Android and iOS purchasers. Lately, nevertheless, the Steam mobile app hasn’t gotten a lot consideration from the corporate. Not solely does it look dated, nevertheless it’s additionally a ache to make use of. I solely hold it on my iPhone to reap the benefits of Steam Guard verification.

The excellent news is that Valve is engaged on a new model of the mobile app. In a weblog put up noticed by , the corporate invited “invested Steam customers” to beta check its redesigned Android and iOS consumer. “We’ve rebuilt the app on a new framework and modernized the design. (2015 referred to as and wished their app again,)” Valve wrote. 

Along with beforehand included options, the redesigned app provides extra clever notifications, multi-account help and a new solution to log into your Steam account. As a substitute of inputting your username, password and Steam Guard verification, you should utilize a QR code to simplify the method. It’s in all probability essentially the most helpful characteristic added by Valve.

The amongst testers is that the brand new app is a welcome enchancment over its predecessor. It does have the standard blemishes you discover in beta software program, together with sluggish efficiency and loads of bugs, nevertheless it’s a step ahead. “The earlier we get your suggestions on a product, the higher,” Valve wrote. “This is particularly essential when the app can be utilized on so many alternative telephones and units.”

There’s no public launch date for the redesigned app but. Nevertheless, the beta is open to anybody who needs to participate. Yow will discover set up directions on the , however be aware that the iOS beta is restricted to 10,000 concurrent individuals as a result of Apple’s TestFlight restrictions.