Steam’s built-in game recording feature is now available for everyone.
PC, Mac, and Steam Deck users can now easily capture and share their gameplay using this integrated tool. This adds another option for recording highlights, alongside existing tools like Xbox Game Bar, Nvidia GeForce, OBS Studio, and many others.
This should be a welcome update for gamers and content creators alike. You will no longer need to install third-party software to show off your no-scope headshots or funny moments. It also won’t matter if you forget to run your gameplay recording apps.
Sadly, this Steam update also ends support for Windows 7, Windows 8, macOS 10.13, and macOS 10.14, as previously announced by Valve earlier this year. This means that PC gamers on older OS versions will have to update to later versions to keep playing.
Recordings can be started manually with a hotkey (default is Ctrl + F11) or automatically. Users can control recording length, quality, and storage space. Valve says it works with any game that allows the Steam Overlay, even those not purchased on Steam. This feature is off by default and can be configured in the new “Game Recording” tab within Steam’s settings.
Since its June beta, Steam Game Recording has added several new features. These include advanced export options, game-specific settings, and a “Session View.” Session View provides a manager for recordings and screenshots, organized with game-specific tags and data.