Pierre T.
VALVE INTRODUCES NEW NATIVE GAMEPLAY RECORDING TOOL ON STEAM
Valve has recently launched a new gameplay recording tool on Steam, making it easier for gamers to capture and share their favorite moments. The feature is currently in beta and is also available on the Steam Deck, offering users the ability to continuously record clips with background recording or manually start recording with a hotkey.
According to Valve’s website, the tool allows users to keep track of their recordings through the "Steam Timeline," where they can add markers to highlight interesting moments. Game developers can also integrate their games with the tool to mark notable moments on the timeline, similar to what has been done with games like Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2.
ENHANCED RECORDING OPTIONS AND SHARING FEATURES
Unlike other recording tools, Valve’s game recording tool is designed to solely capture gameplay and not the desktop environment. Users have the flexibility to choose which audio channels are included in the recordings. Additionally, Valve offers various options for sharing clips, including exporting them to MP4, sending them to the Steam mobile app, or generating a temporary link for easy sharing.
PERFORMANCE IMPACT AND COMPATIBILITY
Valve assures users that the game recording tool is optimized to minimize resource usage, especially for those with NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards, which help reduce the performance impact of video recording. However, for systems without these graphics cards, the CPU will be utilized to create recordings, potentially causing a noticeable performance effect on such systems.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS
Valve has hinted at the introduction of more features for game recording, with plans to implement individualized game settings in the future. Keep an eye out for further updates and improvements to enhance your gameplay recording experience.
Remember to utilize this new tool on Steam to capture and share your gaming adventures with ease!
