How do I update to 1.21 on the Steam Deck?

[Sergalicious]

I tried uninstalling and reinstalling through the Discover section in the desktop mode but it didn't work.

If I attempt to click on the "Click here to go to downloads page" it doesn't go from "Game mode" to "Desktop mode". 

I go to desktop mode and manually go to the download page and download the Linux file needed, but I don't know where to put it or what to do with it after that.

Anyone knowledgeable enough to give assistance? It'd be greatly appreciated.

[Diff]

Flathub hasn't been updated with 1.21 yet. It's not fully automatic, it needs manual approval from the maintainer, so you can't do it through Discover until it flushes through. It's on its way:

https://github.com/flathub/at.vintagestory.VintageStory/pull/101

But when testing it, it crashed for me. It looks like it needs .NET 8.0 installed, but the Flatpak is only set up to ask for 7.0. I think it's probably best to wait for the moment.

Edited August 25, 2025 by Diff

[Diff]

Alternatively, you can take the archive you downloaded and follow along with this:

But given what I've found about the Flatpak above, I think it's also likely to run into the same issue.

Edited August 25, 2025 by Diff

[Sergalicious]

1 hour ago, Diff said:

Flathub hasn't been updated with 1.21 yet. It's not fully automatic, it needs manual approval from the maintainer, so you can't do it through Discover until it flushes through. It's on its way:

https://github.com/flathub/at.vintagestory.VintageStory/pull/101

But when testing it, it crashed for me. It looks like it needs .NET 8.0 installed, but the Flatpak is only set up to ask for 7.0. I think it's probably best to wait for the moment.

Thank you very much! I will be patient and wait, it is day 1 of the update after all. I can't expect immediate perfection. 

I'm very grateful for your time

[Diff]

Scratch the above yet again, the real updated deal is now available on Flathub, Discover, Bazaar, and your local Flatpak dealer.

Edited August 27, 2025 by Diff
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