Steam Controller (2026) triggers haptics broken after firmware 0x6A0E0230 update

[larry-oj]

Your system information

• Steam client version (build number or date): 1779378409
• Distribution: Bazzite (KDE / Wayland)
• Opted into Steam client beta?: Yes
• Have you checked for system updates?: Yes
• Steam Logs: steam-logs.tar.gz
• GPU: AMD

Please describe your issue in as much detail as possible:

Trigger (L2 / R2) haptics now always trigger in the touchpad area. For example, in desktop mode, triggers no longer produce a "click" like before, but a rumble on touchpads. Additionally, L2 / R2 haptics intensity settings no longer apply (including the "off" option).

The issue appeared after installing firmware update yesterday. Updated from 0x6A0B53FB -> 0x6A0E0230

Steps for reproducing this issue:

1. Open Steam -> Settings -> Controller -> [Steam Controller Name] Details -> Test Device Inputs
2. Press on triggers
3. See, that it triggers touchpad haptics. (You can place your finger on it to feel it better)

[larry-oj]

Additionally, haptics intensity settings under Steam -> Settings -> Controller -> [Steam Controller Name] Details -> Calibration & Advanced Settings -> Output settings no longer apply (the intensity stays the same, regardless of what value is set

[larry-oj]

The mentioned "click" is still present, and can be felt / heard when activating grip sensors.
Reproduce-able in Steam -> Settings -> Controller -> [Steam Controller Name] Details -> Calibration & Advanced Settings -> Grim sensors (activate / deactivate sensors to trigger)