For over a decade, Valve has supplied entry to Steam via Android and iOS purchasers. In current years, nonetheless, the Steam cellular app hasn’t gotten a lot consideration from the corporate. Not solely does it look dated, but it surely’s additionally a ache to make use of. I solely preserve it on my iPhone to make the most of Steam Guard verification.

The excellent news is that Valve is engaged on a brand new model of the cellular app. In a blog post noticed by , the corporate invited “invested Steam users” to beta check its redesigned Android and iOS shopper. “We’ve rebuilt the app on a new framework and modernized the design. (2015 called and wanted their app back,)” Valve wrote. 

In addition to beforehand included options, the redesigned app provides extra clever notifications, multi-account assist and a brand new method to log into your Steam account. Instead of inputting your username, password and Steam Guard verification, you need to use a QR code to simplify the method. It’s in all probability probably the most helpful function added by Valve.

The amongst testers is that the brand new app is a welcome enchancment over its predecessor. It does have the same old blemishes you discover in beta software program, together with sluggish efficiency and loads of bugs, but it surely’s a step ahead. “The sooner we get your feedback on a product, the better,” Valve wrote. “This is especially important when the app can be used on so many different phones and devices.”

There’s no public launch date for the redesigned app but. However, the beta is open to anybody who desires to participate. You can discover set up directions on the , however be aware that the iOS beta is proscribed to 10,000 concurrent contributors as a result of Apple’s TestFlight restrictions.