24 PCWorld OCTOBER 2019NEWS
IMAGE: VALVES
team’s library overhaul has taken
longer than I think anyone would’ve
guessed, which is about par for the
course with Valve. It’s almost done
though. As of September 17, you can enter the
open beta for the new library interface.
And I think you’re going to want to,
because it’s fantastic. Recently, Valve gave us
a live demo, a deep dive into the myriad
changes to expect. The short version though?If you’ve accrued a vast Steam library in the
last decade-plus, this update is going to be
your salvation.COMING HOME
The heart of the update is the Library Home
page. Clicking on the Library tab now brings
you to a landing page with a familiar tiled layout,
and sections at the top for What’s New, Recent
Games, and Recent Friend Activity.Steam’s long-awaited Library
overhaul: Salvation for your
massive game collection
You can opt in to the open beta starting September 17—and you’re going to want to.
BY HAYDEN DINGMAN