12 Aug 2025
by The SteelSeries Software Team
Sonar
- You can now easily spot new EQ presets with a dedicated filter in any channel preset browse page. Additionally, new presets will display a “new” tag for quick identification.
- Fixed a bug that prevented the device list from updating correctly after hibernation, ensuring your gear list refreshes as expected.
- We’ve added new audio presets for Death Stranding, REMATCH, Left 4 Dead 2, Killing Floor 3, and Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 3 + 4.
Engine
- Added new EQ Presets – Assetto Corsa EVO, CrossFire, Deltarune, Dune: Awakening, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Elden Ring Nightreign, FBC: Firebreak, PEAK, Splitgate 2, STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II, The Alters
- Minor bugfixes and improvements
Moments
- Fixed an issue where Moments didn’t correctly detect games in certain scenarios.
- Fixed an issue related to general stability
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29 Jul 2025
by The SteelSeries Software Team
Sonar
- Enhanced Mixer-Channel navigation for a smoother and more intuitive user experience
- For new users and fresh installs/re-installs:
- Game, Chat, and Microphone channels are active by default. Media and Aux channels can be activated manually according to preferences/needs.
- The defaul status for ClearCast AI on the Chat channel is now set to off, allowing users to choose when to enable this feature to improve friends/team voice clarity.
- As always, we’ve implemented minor bug fixes and tech improvements to ensure optimal stability and performance.
Engine
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
Moments
- New 9:16 Mobile Canvas + TikTok Integration: Format your clips perfectly for mobile and share them in just two clicks with our new TikTok Integration.
- Improved Save Trim Experience: We’ve updated the Save Trim functionality to make clip editing smoother and more intuitive.
- Warzone Season 4 Fix: Fixed an issue with “Kill” auto-clipping event in Warzone Season 4
3DAT
- Gamified Academy - “Path to Radiant” is live and available for users who are synced with Valorant
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17 Jul 2025
by The SteelSeries Software Team
Sonar
- Based on user feedback, we’ve added the ability to adjust device-level volume directly from the mixer page by clicking on the volume percentage.
- We Improved warnings and error banners, featuring a consistent and more readable design.
- This update is packed with tons of new Game EQ presets for these awesome titles: PEAK, Star Wars Battlefront II, Splitgate 2, Elden Ring Nightreign, Stellar Blade, FBC: Firebreak, Deltarune, The Alters, Crossfire, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Dune: Awakening, Assetto Corsa EVO, and Dynasty Warriors: Origins.
- We have updated the existing Escape from Tarkov preset based on user feedback. If you’ve customized the preset in the past, it will remain unchanged, but you can reset it to default to enjoy the new improvements.
- Various bug fixes and technical improvements have been implemented for enhanced stability and performance.
Engine
- Added new EQ Presets – Brawl Stars, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Monster Train 2 and Ready or Not.
- Optimized the experience for EQ Presets selection in Engine
- Firmware Updates:
- Nova 5/5X: Fixed an issue where the dongle would not connect to PCs correctly during PC startup.
Moments
- Fixed an issue affecting HDR color brightness
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01 Jul 2025
by The SteelSeries Software Team
Engine
- Firmware Updates:
- Nova 3P/X Wireless: Fixed an issue where the headset microphone would not work on
Nintendo Switch 1 after updating for Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility.
- Nova 5/5X: Added Nintendo Switch 2 support
Moments
- Added support for Rainbow Six Siege X auto-clipping events following the latest game update, enjoy
rewatching your best actions!
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25 Jun 2025
by The SteelSeries Software Team
Sonar
- Fixed a bug where sometimes Alias Pro controls were not available in Streamer mode.
- Fixed a bug where disabling Sonar was generating a GG error message: “The core process SteelSeriesSonar.exe does not seem to be running.”
- Added troubleshooting info on the error page for Error 21, providing users with guidance for easier resolution.
- Minor improvements and code optimization for enhanced performance and stability.
Engine
- Added new EQ Preset - Mario Kart World for Switch 2
- Optimized the Backup Device Switch feature between Sonar and devices
- Fixed an issue where device render will not correctly display within Engine App.
- We’ve removed Arctis 3 (2017) support from Engine. All previous Arctis 3 features can be found as part of Sonar, so please check it out for all your EQ and virtual audio needs.
- Firmware Updates:
- Rival 3 Gen 2 [v 1.1.6]: Fixed an issue with liftoff detection
- Nova 3P/X Wireless: Added Nintendo Switch 2 support.
- Note: Updating Nova 3P/X Wireless is recommended for Nintendo Switch 2 users only.
- Nova 4/4P/4X: Added Nintendo Switch 2 support
- Arctis 7+/7P+/7X+: Added Nintendo Switch 2 support
- Arctis Nova 7/7P/7X: Added Nintendo Switch 2 support
Moments
- Fixed a game detection issue for games installed from Xbox Game Pass, such as Call of Duty
- Added support for a color management option in Windows 11: “Automatically manage color for apps,” which was causing darker clips when activated
- Removed Multiversus support from Auto-clip games as the game has been shut down
QuickSet
- Fixed a bug where the dropdowns in QuickSet would not apply changes when QuickSet profiles were disabled.
- Fixed a bug where games installed through the Xbox PC app were not automatically switching profiles when active.
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03 Jun 2025
by The SteelSeries Software Team
Sonar
- New audio presets added for: DOOM: The Dark Ages, Ready or Not, Monster Train 2 and Euro Truck Simulator 2
- Minor bugs fixes and general improvements
Engine
- Added new EQ Preset for Arctis Nova 5/5P/5X, Arctis GameBuds/X: Balatro, BeamNG.drive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Commandos: Origins, Days Gone Remastered, DEAD OR ALIVE Xtreme, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Hearthstone, Pokemon GO, Pokemon TCGP, South of Midnight, The Last of Us Part II Remastered and Yakuza 0
- Optimized the communication between Alias & Alias Pro and sub-applications within GG.
- Fixed an issue on the Rival 3 Gen 2 where the Reactive lighting feature would not appear in the config window.
- Fixed an issue on the Arctis 7 where using the mic volume slider would not work past the first change.
- Fixed an issue in Prism where device lighting would not display on devices that were disconnected while GG was running.
Moments
- Re-added support for Call of Duty: Warzone “Victory” auto-clipping event; removed support for the “Top Place” event due to last seasonal update
- Fixed minor issues related to Gallery navigation
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21 May 2025
by The SteelSeries Software Team
Sonar
- New audio presets added for: Out of Sight, FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, Yakuza 0, Hearthstone, and Commandos: Origins.
- Minor bugs fixes and general improvements
Engine
- Added new EQ Preset for Nova 5/5P/5X, Arctis GameBuds/X: Out of Sight
- Improved communications between Engine and Sonar to optimize the Backup Device Switch feature
- Firmware Update: Rival 3 [v0.81.0.0]:
- Fixed an issue where LMB and RMB bindings could not be swapped
- Fixed an issue where the scroll wheel and CPI buttons would sometimes double-click
Moments
- Improved auto-clip detection for Black Ops 6 to support season 3 Reloaded update
- Fixed an issue that should help prevent clips from having with audio/video delays
3DAT
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06 May 2025
by The SteelSeries Software Team
GG
- Fixed an issue where various functions of GG would not work due to mismatched Windows file permissions.
Sonar
- New audio presets added for: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Balatro, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, South of Midnight and BeamNG.drive
- Minor bugs fixes and general improvements
Engine
- Added new EQ Presets for Nova 5/5P/5X, Arctis GameBuds/X: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, BLEACH Rebirth of Souls, FragPunk, inZOI, R.E.P.O., Schedule I, Split Fiction, The First Berserker: Khazan
- Firmware Update: Arctis GameBuds/X:
- Optimized Arctis GameBuds/X performance
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23 Apr 2025
by The SteelSeries Software Team
Sonar
- New audio presets added for: R.E.P.O, The First Berserker: Khazan, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, inZOI, Schedule I, and Split Fiction.
- Wording improvements regarding the backup device switch for enhanced clarity.
- Minor bugs fixes and general improvements
Engine
- Optimized firmware update for Arctis Nova 3 and Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
- Firmware Update: Aerox 3 Wired [v1.0.22]:
- Fixed an issue with unexpected mouse tracking behavior on certain surfaces
- Various improvements to error handling and reporting
Moments
- Creating Montages from your best clips is now possible! You can now easily combine multiple clips into one highlight reel using the new Montage feature in Moments. Select your favorite clips, click “Create Montage,” and share your best plays in one go! For a smoother experience, make sure to create trimmed clips first using the “Save Trim” feature in the Edit page.
3DAT
- 3DAT logos and information added during first install / login
QuickSet
- We’re expanding the QuickSet Early Access to all Arctis Nova 7, 7P, and 7X users! Check it out, and don’t hesitate to give us feedback via the survey in the QuickSet dashboard. We plan to continue to roll out this Early Access feature to more users over the coming months.
- We’ve updated the list of games to now show distinct icons for games with Keyboard and Sonar presets.
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09 Apr 2025
by The SteelSeries Software Team
Sonar
- New Game EQ Presets added for: BLEACH Rebirth of Souls and FragPunk.
- We’ve fixed an issue where Media or AUX volumes were wrong after turning them back ON following master
volume changes.
- General performance improvements and bug fixes
Engine
- Added new EQ Presets for Nova 5/5P/5X, Arctis GameBuds/X: Avowed, Deadlock, Horizon Zero
Dawn™ Remastered, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii,
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MLB® The Show™ 25, Monster Hunter Wilds, Sid Meier’s Civilization
VII, Sniper Elite: Resistance and WWE 2K25
- Prism:
- Various Performance Improvements
- Fixed an issue where using Reactive effects on keyboards would use an abnormal amount of CPU power.
Moments
- Fixed an issue where key bindings would not work when the foreground app in Windows was elevated
- We’ve fixed the Rainbow Six Siege detection issue on Uplay
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