With the Steam Deck set to have its official launch next week, Valve has added a new feature for cloud sharing, which will bring in a lot of quality of life for users.
The new feature, known as Dynamic Cloud Sync, will carry over progress from the user’s deck to their PC or any other Deck that they wish to log into with their profiles.
What’s impressive about this feature is that it will carry over the saves when their deck is in "suspend mode" and the game in question is not fully exited.
In the latest Steam blog post, Valve will go over all the feature updates for Dynamic Cloud Sync and what players can expect from it when the Steam Deck finally goes live in February 2022.
The device's Dynamic Cloud Sync will automatically upload all the “all modified save game data” to the cloud, according to the blog. This, in turn, will allow players to pick up the game where they left off if they decide to continue the title on their PC or any other Deck.
Additionally, the handheld gaming device will also automatically download saved updates when taking it out of suspended mode. It will instantly sync with the latest save upon waking up, providing a seamless transition between the two platforms.
This, according to many in the community, is a game-changer and will be one of the biggest selling points for Valve’s upcoming device. A seamless cloud experience is something that companies like Nintendo have struggled with over the years. If Valve can get it right, then the Steam Deck is most definitely something gamers, both casual and professional, will fawn over.
Also, while Dynamic Cloud Sync will be free to use, it will not be automatically implemented into the device or the game. Developers will be required to integrate dynamic cloud save
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