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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    31 Mar 2025

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • Fixed an install bug that caused Sonar to display a startup error message: “Startup error encountered. Please retry. ERROR: 3762504530.” This issue has been resolved, allowing for smooth startup and user experience. We apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused and appreciate your understanding as we work continuously to improve your experience.

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    25 Mar 2025

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    GG

    • GG will now remember your last active app when closed and will return to that app when GG is reloaded.

    Sonar

    • We’ve added new Game EQ presets for you: Monster Hunter Wilds, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and WWE 2K25.
    • Fixed a bug where user-modified volume settings were not retained after restarting the computer.
    • Minor bugfixes and improvements to enhance overall performance and stability.

    Engine

    • Optimized internal mechanisms for better device state management, especially after Windows power management
    • Fixed a bug in Prism where lighting zones on the Rival 3 mouse would sometimes not be in sync.

    Moments

    • We’ve performed some security updates and fixed some minor issues to improve stability.

    3DAT

    • New League Points distribution! The longer the level and the better medal you get – the more League Points you will receive. We reward your time spent on training and performance!

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    12 Mar 2025

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • Linked Playback Devices: Tired of changing playback devices individually for game, chat, media, and aux? Now you can link the playback devices across all channels! Changing the device in one channel will automatically apply the same setting everywhere, making your audio management seamless.
    • Device Manager: Users can now control all aspects of their devices from one central location! With the new Device Manager, you can easily manage your backup device switch, modify priority, and exclude device shortcuts. Discover more about the features of the Device Manager here: https://support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34430664112909-Sound-device-manager
    • Fixed a bug where Alias Pro controls were not always available after a GG restart.
    • Fixed a bug causing recording to start late when using the record sample in microphone channel.
    • Fixed a bug where peak meter was not displayed when recording sound in an app routed to microphone channel.
    • Fixed a bug where under certain condition apps were not detected in the routing area

    Engine

    • Rapid Tap is now available for Apex 7 and Apex 9 keyboards! Speed up your movement with up to 5 customizable Rapid Tap key pairs.
    • Firmware Update: Apex 9 TKL and Apex 9 Mini [v1.19.9]:
      • Bug fixes for Rapid Tap functionality
    • For security purposes, System Monitor has been disabled
    • Prism Updates:
      • Fixed an issue where the Apex 3 TKL did not match its’ physical counterpart
      • Fixed an issue where devices could be covered up by lighting customization options
    • Added new EQ Presets for Nova 5/5P/5X, Arctis GameBuds/X: Cult of the Lamb, Doki Doki Literature Club!, FANTASIAN Neo Dimension, Fortnite Ballistic, Life is Strange: Double Exposure

    Moments

    • We’ve fixed auto-clipping events for Fortnite’s new season, ensuring Headshot clips are captured correctly. Additionally, for Warzone’s latest season, we’ve addressed issues with Victory, Top Placed, and Kill events so you never miss a key moment.
    • We’ve also improved navigation visibility for auto-clipping events
    • Plus, we’ve started rolling out our new automatic capture mode, which records only your gameplay when conditions are just right (Win11, no exclusive mode)—so you get the best moments without unnecessary distractions like desktop elements out of your game.

    QuickSet

    • You gave us feedback, we listened! We’ve added the option to disable QuickSet Profiles to give you the outmost flexibility to use Profiles whenever you want to. Play games, not settings.
    • We’ve also updated our onboarding for QuickSet, giving you easy control over your profiles, keyboard presets, and Sonar presets, all from the start.

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    26 Feb 2025

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • We’ve added Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Game EQ Preset.
    • Minor UI bugfixes.

    Engine

    • Arctis GameBuds/X Enhancements: You can now switch your connection mode by selecting either “2.4GHz WIRELESS” or “BLUETOOTH” within the device configuration window.
    • Prism UI Updates! We’ve reimagined Prism to make your creative lighting experience smoother, faster and more intuitive. Dual panel experience so you can customize your effects quicker.

    Moments

    • Moments now supports auto-clipping for Marvel Rivals. By default, auto-clipping will be triggered for Multi-KO (three or more eliminations in rapid succession) and during Overtime, when the action is at its peak!
    • We’ve also fixed some auto-clipping events for Fortnite following the latest game update, including Quest Completed, Top 3, and Match Completed.

    3DAT

    • Refresh of Starter Missions – Much better UI/UX, more missions and LP rewards for completing the mission!

    QuickSet

    • Minor updates to the onboarding experience.

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    11 Feb 2025

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • We’ve added new Game EQ Presets for you: Fortnite Ballistic, Doki Doki Literature Club!, Cult of the Lamb, and Fantasian Neo Dimension.
    • Fixed a bug where selected playback devices during onboarding were incorrectly retained if the user navigated back during the backup device witch screen.
    • Fixed a bug where playing multiple test sounds simultaneously would result in all samples playing at once without stopping the previous one.
    • Fixed a bug where, in some cases, Sonar’s status was not correctly displayed on Nova OLED screens.

    Engine

    • Audio Visualizer is now available in Prism! Let your music control your RGB and show your full audio spectrum on your RGB keyboard.
    • Updated System Monitor for better compatibility with newer CPUs and GPUs.
    • Added new EQ Presets for Nova 5/5P/5X, Arctis GameBuds/X: Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Factorio, Indiana Jones And The Great Circle, Infinity Nikki, LEGO® Horizon Adventures™, Marvel Rivals, UFL.

    QuickSet

    • Fixed a bug where QuickSet would sometimes not switch back to Desktop.
    • Fixed a bug where certain apps would not have their icons shown in QuickSet on MacOS

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    23 Jan 2025

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • We’ve added LEGO Horizon Adventures Game Preset.
    • Bugfixes and improvements.

    Engine

    • Arctis GameBuds/X Firmware Update and UI Enhancements: We’ve improved the layout of our mic and audio widgets to create a more intuitive user experience. In this update, you’ll find:
      • A new widget “Volume” which allows the adjustment of playback volume for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connection mode.
      • Microphone-related controls are now consolidated on the left side of the interface, while audio-related widgets are grouped on the right.
      • Restore Factory Default button repositioned to the bottom of the configuration window.
    • Prism: Minor UI updates.

    Moments

    • Moments now supports auto-clipping for Path of Exile 2. By default, auto-clipping will be triggered for Boss Defeat and Death events, which might help you understand why and how you died in this KO!
    • A new capture mode is available for Beta users, allowing you to capture only your gameplay, even if you’re playing in windowed mode or have external elements appearing on your screen.
    • We’ve slightly improved the Export flow to ease your experience.

    3DAT

    • UPDATE: Casual Page & Difficulty Navigation – Quickly pick the challenge level you want.
    • UPDATE: Global Aim Rank Page – Track your progress in a clean, streamlined view.
    • UPDATE: Profile Modal – Enjoy a more intuitive way to see you and your friends stats.

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    07 Jan 2025

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • We’ve added new Game Presets for you: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle, Marvel Rivals, Infinity Nikki and UFL
    • Minor improvements and bugfix

    Engine

    • Added new EQ Presets for Nova 5/5P/5X, Arctis GameBuds/X: Delta Force, Dragon Age™: The Veilguard, Dungeon Fighter Online, Just Dance 2025 Edition, Path of Exile 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

    Moments

    • Fixed Rainbow Six Siege autoclips after latest game update
    • Fixed Fortnite Distance Shot autoclip

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