Steam has rolled out a new update that brings something we’ve all secretly wished for—an option to organize our digital libraries by adding a ‘customize’ tab. This new feature lets you not only sort games by various criteria but also personalize how each game appears in your library.
Zooming In
This update is available for Steam users who are part of their client beta program. To join, you simply need to navigate to settings > interface > client beta participation. Once you’re in, you can start customizing how your library looks. This includes changing the cover art, background, logo, and even the sorting title of your games.
But wait, there’s more! You can also assign custom names to your favorites, making it easier to sort and access them. According to Steam’s official blog post, “The Customization tab allows users to view and set custom artwork for the game, and set a custom sort title that will be used instead of the actual title when sorting games in the library.”
The most exciting part? Users now have the power to sort games by release date. Let’s say you’ve always wanted to play the Yakuza series in chronological order without a mental workout—now you can. Enter the release year as a custom sort name, and voilà, they’re in perfect order.
The possibilities extend beyond functionality. Have a favorite game character or an art piece that you absolutely adore? Toss it into your library customization, and enjoy a personalized gaming space. Whether you’re showcasing your Final Fantasy 14 Warrior of Light or admiring Withers from Baldur’s Gate 3, the choice is yours.
This move by Steam is not just another update; it’s an overdue offering to every gamer who thrives on organized chaos—or just plain chaos. Need a system to locate your games amidst that vast sea of unplayed sales purchases? This will undoubtedly help separate the beloved from the backlog.
Why It Matters
In a world overflowing with digital content, personalization becomes a powerful tool for helping users feel at home in their virtual spaces. Sorting games in an order that makes sense to you can transform your library from a digital clutter bin into a well-oiled, user-specific machine. Valve’s addition of these features couldn’t come sooner for detail-oriented gamers and those who must battle through dozens of piled-up games to find the ones they play regularly.
So if you’ve been yearning to give your game titles some personality or simply want them more accessible, Steam’s newest update is here to save your day (and your sanity). Welcome to a tidier, more customizable gaming future!
