Steam Just Launched The Perfect Feature To Show Off Your Best Elden Ring Moments

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Steam is making it easier for skilled and unskilledplayers to show off their moments of triumph with a new recording feature that makes it easier than ever to capture gameplay. While there are plenty of programs floating around the internet that allow users to record their playtime and share their footage online, having such a system baked directly into Steam is no doubt the easiest route for many. Many capture programs can be finicky in their execution, resulting in more headaches than they're really worth.

Per Steam's blog,Valve has announced the Beta version of what it's simply calling Game Recording, an in-app option that allows users to record footage, edit clips, and share their highlights with their friends. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the tool is the Steam Timeline feature which represents the entire recording and automatically drops markers during any relevant moments or whenever achievements are unlocked. Users are also able to assign their own markers to ensure that the most exciting accomplishments can easily be accessed, which is perfect for honing in on that perfect dodge.

Valve's gaming handheld, the Steam Deck, is currently discounted, making it the perfect time for those who were hesitant to buy one.

Steam's Gameplay Recording is built with the principle of streamlined design and intuitive controls in mind as the timeline itself offers several ways, aside from markers, to help users determine key moments. With certain games, it can detect when players are actively engaged in a match or sitting around in menus, designating them with visual indicators. It's undoubtedly one of, if not the, most accessible capturing software on the market, made all the better by the fact that it also works natively on the Steam Deck.

The ability to quickly record footage of gameplay and play it back isn't just a way of sharing triumphs on social media. Many players use this functionality to scrub through moments that could have been improved, such as being