Steam has officially rolled out its native Game Recording feature to all users, moving it out of beta testing. This new built-in tool allows players to easily capture, replay, and share gameplay footage directly from their PC or Steam Deck without relying on external software.
Key features of Steam's Game Recording include:
1. Background Recording: Automatically saves gameplay footage to a specified storage drive, respecting set duration and storage limits.
2. On-demand recording: Allows manual start and stop functionality for capturing specific gameplay segments.
3. Timeline markers: Adds event markers to recordings, making it easier to find key moments, especially in games with "Timeline-enhanced" capabilities.
4. Customizable settings: Users can adjust quality, duration, and storage location for each game.
5. Replay feature: Allows users to rewind and review recent recordings through the Steam Overlay.
6. Built-in editing tools: Accessible through the new Recordings and Screenshots interface on Steam.
The feature is designed to minimize resource usage, taking advantage of NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards for optimal performance. It's available on Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13 or later, and Steam Deck. To access the new feature, users need to update Steam and enable it in the Game Recording section of the settings.
This native recording solution provides a streamlined alternative to third-party recorders or apps from NVIDIA and AMD, making it easier for Steam users to capture and share their gaming moments.
Source Steam Game Recording page
