Does the Steam Deck Continue Downloading in Sleep Mode?
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Nope! Downloads will pause when the Steam Deck goes into sleep mode. Keep it awake to continue downloading.
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Yup, it stops when in sleep mode. Pro tip: Turn down the brightness or plug it in if you need to save power while downloading.
Hot take: Just keep it awake. Don't let sleep mode interfere with your downloads!
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