17 Oct 2023

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • Improved the backup device switch experience by making the device list visible in the settings. You’ll now know which device Sonar will choose as a target if your current device becomes unavailable.
    • One more performance improvement: wow VAD service activation is quicker.
    • Added Game EQ presets for Counter-Strike 2 and EA Sport FC 24, Payday 3 and Mortal Kombat 1
    • Fixed a bug where going to a channel page was leading to a Fatal Error
    • Fixed a bug where changing the language on first launch didn’t update the Alias Pro configuration pop-up

    Engine

    • Low Battery Notifications for Apex Pro Mini Wireless, Apex Pro TKL Wireless and Aerox 5 Wireless. A low battery notification will be triggered when your device reaches low battery.
    • Minor bug fixes

    Moments

    • Added a Hard Drive Status alert in the Gallery if a user changes capture settings and if a warning message needs to be displayed
    • Updated CS:GO game name and how it is captured/displayed to Counter-Strike 2
    • Fixed a bug associated with GSAI Overwatch 2 not being found if launched via Steam
    • Fixed a bug where GSAI Valorant in 16x10 mode was not detecting the game
    • Fixed a bug associated with some newly installed games were not added to GG
    • Overall presentation improvements and stability enhancements
    • GSAI refinements, bug fixes and stability enhancements

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    03 Oct 2023

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • Tired of navigating through Windows settings just to play your audio in the right channel? Introducing our new, user-friendly drag-and-drop interface that allows you to effortlessly move any app to the right channel.
    • We’ve also significantly enhanced performance. Now, Sonar startup is faster, and enabling/disabling the Stream mode only takes a few seconds.
    • In addition, we’ve introduced new presets for ‘Lies of P’ and ‘NBA2K24,’ along with dedicated Alias and Alias Pro presets to help you achieve a pro sound in one click
    • Streamer mode is now officially out of the early access phase.
    • Sonar fully Supports Alias and Alias pro microphones

    Engine

    • Support Alias/Alias Pro microphone.

    Moments

    • Overall presentation improvements and stability enhancements
    • Fixed bugs related to Fortnite Auto-clipping for Headshot, Distance Shot, Double Elimination, Multi-Elimination
    • Fixed bugs related to Fortnite Auto-clipping with 16x10 resolutions

    3D Aim Trainer

    • Quick Play page just got a major upgrade and it’s more exciting than ever!
    • You can now view all your medal achievements in one single view! Yeah, you read that right! All your hard-earned medals in one place!
    • But wait, there’s more! You’ll know right away which levels you haven’t tried yet! No more endless clicking to find the unexplored!
    • And, the icing on the cake – all the animations have gotten smoother!

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    19 Sep 2023

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • NEW FEATURE: Share your GAME configurations with your friends with the SHARING CONFIGS.
    • ADDED GAME Preset for STARFIELD.
    • NEW FEATURE: Enable or Disable the Backup Device Switch. Go to SONAR SETTINGS>BACKUP DEVICE SWITCH to find it.
    • IMPROVING ClearCast AI with De-reverberation effect! Enable ClearCast AI will help you to remove reverberation on voices from your chat sessions. Please now enjoy chatting with your friends even talking from an empty room, new flat or in most of all reverberation situation!

      Engine

    • Prism:
      • Reflect is now available in Prism! Display your monitor’s colors on any Prism-enabled device for deeper immersion.
      • Added support for Arctis Nova 3 to Prism.
    • Battery levels for the Apex Pro Mini Wireless, Apex Pro TKL Wireless, and Aerox 5 Wireless can now be quickly accessed from the taskbar in Windows.
    • FW update: Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, Arctis Nova Pro Wireless X, Arctis Nova Pro Wired, Arctis Nova Pro Wired X
      • Add Game EQ presets for Apex Legends, Baldur’s Gate 3, COD Modern Warfare II, COD Warzone 2, Destiny 2, Diablo IV, Fortnite, FPS Footsteps, GTA V, Minecraft, Overwatch 2, Player Unknown Battleground, Rainbow Six Siege & Rocket League
      • Increase sidetone level when user set to HIGH for Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
    • Support Arctis Nova 7X White edition.

      Moments

    • GSAI refinements, bug fixes and stability enhancements

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    05 Sep 2023

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • Added Game EQ presets for Dying Light 2, Hell let loose, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, Baldur’s gate 3 and Remnant II
    • Minor bug fix: Device enabling in Stream Mode

    Engine

    • Minor bug fixes

    Moments

    • New Auto-clip event added: Fortnite - Distance Shots (Distance, Long, Ludicrous, Impossible Shots)
    • New Auto-clip event added: Fortnite - Quest Complete
    • Moments now supports Valorant Auto-clipping with High-Definition and 16x10 resolutions
    • Fixed a bug related to renaming video clips in the Gallery
    • Fixed a bug related to Brawlhalla Auto-clipping when using the Epic + Ubiconnect Launchers
    • Overall presentation improvements and stability enhancements

    3D Aim Trainer

    • Post-game experience just got better! Faster animations and quicker way to jump back into the action. Get ready to level up your gaming experience and enjoy the ride!

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    22 Aug 2023

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • Added Game EQ presets for Exoprimal and Warframe.

    Engine

    • Introducing Rapid Trigger and Full Range Actuation for all Apex Pro keyboards:
      • Rapid Trigger - Eradicates any latency arising from the physical movement of the switch through dynamic activation and deactivation of keys based on travel distance rather than a fixed point in the key travel. Rapid Trigger enables more controlled movement in FPS games, faster reactions in MOBAs and rhythm games, and more accurate keypresses regardless of game genre.
      • Full Range Actuation – We’ve updated the range of actuation from 0.2mm – 3.8mm to 0.1mm – 4.0mm, adjustable in .1mm increments, allowing you to adjust for up to 40 levels of adjustability and customization.

    Moments

    • Overall presentation improvements and stability enhancements.

    3D Aim Trainer

    • Enhanced level loading experience – Level loading done in much more pleasant way. Giving short description about the level during loading and sharing useful shortcuts.

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    08 Aug 2023

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    @everyone Update 44.0 is out! You’ll be automatically updated within the next day or so, or manually update from Settings -> About 

    Sonar

    • Fixed a bug where even if the wireless fallback was disabled, Sonar was still changing the target device resulting in unexpected device switch.
    • Added Game EQ presets for The Division 2 and World of Tanks.

    Engine

    • Prism:
      • Added support for Rival 650 Wireless and Rival 600.
      • Prism Toolbar improvements.

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    25 Jul 2023

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • Introducing the Master setting panel in Sonar Mixer! Now you can setup your master volume and mute shortcuts directly from the mixer page, making it easier and more intuitive to adjust them. For Streamer mode, the same panel also lets you manage your target devices for personal mix, stream mix and microphone.
    • Sonar now automatically updates its target devices (fallback) even if the headset is switched off during sleep mode. This prevents the frustrating situation where you turn on your PC and find Sonar on the wrong device (Nova wireless devices only).
    • Hello warriors of light: introducing Final Fantasy XIV Online preset- enjoy the best immersive experience for your adventure

    Engine

    • Minor bug fixes

    Moments

    • GameSenseAI (GSAI) HDR clipping improved for Overwatch 2
    • GameSenseAI (GSAI) Auto-clipping improved for Call of Duty: Warzone 2 Seasonal update

    3D Aim Trainer

    • Fast in-game restart. Just tap “T” on your keyboard and you will start training level again in the blink of an eye!
    • Small bugfixes.

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    12 Jul 2023

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • We’ve added dedicated shortcuts for master volume and mute. You can find them in the settings page under GG/Sonar/Shortcuts.
    • We’ve also added some awesome new presets, like Cyberpunk 2077, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Red Dead Redemption 2.
    • Any Sonar user can now try out our Streamer mode in early access. No matter if you are a pro streamer or you stream for fun, just turn it on in the mixer page and give it a go!
    • Lastly, we fixed a bug where info icon wasn’t visible during onboarding.

    Engine

    • Arctis Nova 3: New added PrismSync and GameSense support
    • Fixes an issue where certain actions did not work as expected on the Aerox 9 Wireless
    • Fixes an issue where Angle snapping did not work on the Rival 5 on some circumstances
    • Solves an issue where Reflect did not persist ON when restarting GG
    • Arctis Nova 3: Firmware update
      • Fixes an issue where the earcup lighting may not work normally after the computer wakes from sleep/hibernation
    • Arctis 7X+: Firmware update
      • Fixes an issue where hardware reset is required to restore the low probability of device crash and inability to charge device during use
    • Aerox 5 Wireless Diablo IV Edition: Disable configuration in illumination tab when the device is enabled in Prism.
    • Prism:
      • Solves an issue where international keys on certain keyboard layouts did not trigger Reactive effects

    Moments

    • Moments continues the redesign of the Clip Gallery with additional design and functional updates in the interface. The Clip Gallery has added a new way to review/preview clips in the LIST VIEW! Features include:
      • BUTTONS: New icons in the upper right of FILTER BAR allow you to switch between GRID & LIST view.
      • PRESENTATION: A new vertical clip preview & presentation mode which surfaces more video clip details, making doing more with your clips (like sharing and editing) even easier! It also makes scanning Auto-clip icons on your clips smoother.
      • SHARING: Ability to share to social media is now easier with a dedicated SHARE button that has been added to each clip. Once a clip has been shared to sites like YouTube there is now an icon indicator that it has been shared and allows for a quick copy of the URL.
    • GSAI for Diablo IV is no longer in Early Access.
    • Fixed Moments shortcut functionality which allowed for duplicate keybinds
    • Overall presentation improvements and stability enhancements
    • Fixed a bug with DOTA and accurate mouse cursor position in captured clips

    3D Aim Trainer

    • Fixed issues with Public Profile view
    • Enhanced user interaction with elements on Become a Pro pages
    • New medal system for Quick Play and Academy Routines

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    27 Jun 2023

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    • Improved volume management (under the hood) ensuring that you get the best possible audio quality while gaming
    • Fixed a bug for Sonar Streamers where no target device status error didn’t show up for personal and stream mix
    • Fixed a bug for Sonar Streamers where changing master volume was unmuting muted sources
    • Introducing Street Fighter 6 preset

    Engine

    Moments

    • New Auto-clip event added: Fortnite – Match Complete! Now when you finish any Match the GSAI will clip on the Match Results Screen
    • Fixed issues related to GSAI Overwatch 2 – “Multikill” and “Elimination” Auto-clip events
    • Fixed issues related to the EA Game Launcher where installed games were not detected by GG / Moments
    • Moments Gallery has updated the Clip Tile Cards with:
      • Added a Share button – now it is easier to let others see your best Moments
      • Added a Shared Link Button – quickly access the share link for uploaded clips
      • Adjusted placement of the Star / Tag button

    3D Aim Trainer

    • Our first-time user experience is updated. The player will need to select the game to train for first, and will then be playing an onboarding level tailored for the selected game
    • Player can instantly restart a training exercise by pressing a shortcut button (Default button is “T”). The instant restart doesn’t require the level to be loaded again
    • Fixed:
      • Framedrop when standing still in Spotsweeper
      • Being hit in Goalkeeper ads points to your score

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    13 Jun 2023

    by The SteelSeries Software Team

    Sonar

    Thanks to you your feedback we have added a 10 Bands full parametric Equalizer also for Mic and Chat – these additions give you more control over the sound of your voice as well as the one of your teammates. All presets and custom configurations are still available and have been automatically migrated to Parametric EQ for a seamless experience.

    But that’s not all! We’ve also made the Noise Gate feature available even while you have ClearCast AI active. Now you have more tuning freedom and power to keep your communication crystal clear and suitable for your unique setup and environment.

    In addition to that, we’ve made improvements to copy & localization and fixed some visual bugs to ensure the best experience possible

    Engine

    • Prism:
      • Rival 3 and Rival 3 Wireless are now supported in Prism. Please see here for full list of Prism enabled devices: https://support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/9693907049229
      • New re-designed layout for Presets and Custom Effects! See presets and their color swatches at a glance and quickly apply them
      • Adds an illumination preview replay button so that you can trigger the preview at any point
    • Arctis 7+, Arctis 7+ Destiny 2: Lightfall Edition, Arctis 7P+: Firmware Update
      • Fixes an issue where hardware reset is require to restore the low probability of device crash and inability to charge device during use

    Moments

    • Moments now supports High-Definition Auto-clipping on Fortnite and Call of Duty! We are thrilled to enable gamers the ability to capture and re-live their best moments in glorious HD! Look for more games coming soon!
    • To keep you capturing and clipping your best Moments, we’ve added a new Message Alert for ALMOST FULL Hard Drives. Now if you’re running low on disk space, we let you know so you can edit, share and clean-up your clips.
    • New Auto-clip event added: Call of Duty Modern Warfare II – Headshot!
    • The Gallery presentation of video clip tiles has been updated to show more on-screen and look similar to the previous display.
    • Improved overall performance & basic bug fixes.

    3D Aim Trainer

    • A new training level has been added to the Quick Play section. Spotsweaper is focused on helping players to attack and defend bombsites in strategic shooters.

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