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Valve Tests Redesigned Steam Workshop Browser in Opt-In Beta

The trial targets faster mod discovery across devices.

Overview

  • Valve opened an opt-in beta of a new Steam Workshop browsing page and says the test will run for weeks or months with no set timing for wider rollout.
  • Users can join from any Workshop browse page by clicking the Enter Workshop Beta tab.
  • The browsing view is wider and shows more items with larger preview images to help people scan mods more quickly.
  • Valve rewrote the page so filters and sort changes update faster, which also improves responsiveness on mobile, Steam Deck, and Big Picture mode.
  • A new Quick View lets people open screenshots and favorite, subscribe, or vote without leaving the browse page, and developers can now set filters that fit each item type.