todaySteamThe new version of the video player is officially launched and relevant update details are released. On a technical level, video players have always been the hardest hit area by Steam users, and this long-overdue update finally brings changes that players will love to see.
The video player on the Steam store has probably driven every user crazy – video stuttering, full-screen mode malfunctions, autoplay after switching tabs and other problems are common. Now, the long-cherished wish of players for more than a decade has finally been realized: a modern interface, adjustable image quality, and perfect basic functions. Previously, V Society had just launched a new version of the floating window with built-in performance monitoring, and this video player innovation may become an important part of the modernization of the Steam store.
Steam Promo Player Update Details:
We’ve made several updates to the Steam Promo Player to optimize ease of use, quality, and bandwidth usage. Read on to learn what this update is highlighted.
A refreshed user interface
The video player has a new interface, making it easier to use and more responsive to input.
Adaptable UI
The UI of the promo player now adapts intelligently to meet a wide range of players’ use cases: desktop, mobile, and even in theiPhoneis also performing well now), as well as Steam Deck or Steam Big Screen mode.
Show preview images when positioned
Now, when you hover over the player’s progress bar or swipe your finger over it, you’ll see a preview picture of where you’re about to jump to.
Positioning, finger swiping, and full-screen transitions are all faster
Thanks to changes in the underlying video technology, you should now feel less pauses and stutters when fast-forwarding and rewinding. When you press the full-screen button, you’ll also see seamless switching.
The network bandwidth usage is smarter
As we reprocess each video to match the use of the new promo player, we also generate up to 4 video sizes (360p, 480p, 720p, and 1080p), and the player dynamically switches between these 4 sizes depending on your network conditions and the size of the playback window.
Aspect ratio processing is optimized
The new promo player can now handle a wide range of video aspect ratios and can be scaled, centered, or black-barged appropriately when necessary.
