Steam, Valve's renowned digital distribution service, is about to undergo some interesting changes that specifically cater to PlayStation's DualSense and DualShock controllers.
The ongoing evolution of the Steam platform, committed to continually enhancing user experience, has taken a massive leap towards ensuring its vast user base feels represented and catered for.
According to a recent developer-focused blog post, out of the 87 million Steam users who've played using controllers in the past at least once, roughly 27% use either the PS4's DualShock or the PS5's DualSense. This figure has seen a huge increase from 11% in 2018. Such data provides a clear testament to the rising popularity of PlayStation controllers within the Steam community.
This increasing trend didn't go unnoticed by Valve, prompting their decision to escalate PlayStation controller support on their platform. Starting from October, store and library pages will explicitly indicate the compatibility of games with these controllers. Players can expect icons and messages that lucidly convey the degree of support for DualShock and DualSense controllers provided by a game. Furthermore, players will find it considerably more straightforward to find games with PlayStation controller support, assess support in their current game library, and identify games that necessitate a controller to play.
