SteelSeries GG 101.0.0 x64

GG
SteelSeries users can now share ratings for their newly connected devices right inside GG. (Don’t look for the button, you will be prompted 14 days after you connected your device.)
We’ve added more ways to join our Discord, making it easier for users to connect and share their experiences.
We’ve made some adjustments on the Home page, and the Prism tile will now only appear when you have a Prism enabled device connected.
Fixed an issue where audio devices would sometime show blank Engine EQs on the Home page.
Fixed an issue where EQ auto-flatten could unintentionally trigger when another device was connected to GG.
Sonar
Added new Game presets for: Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, Little Nightmares III and Assetto Corsa.
Updated Game preset for Arc Raiders to emphasize drone and footsteps audio while keeping rain and electrical ambience clear.
Fixed an issue where Sonar audio could be lost after exiting hibernation mode when Backup Device Switch was enabled.
Fixed an issue where the device color image shown during onboarding could mismatch the actual device if powered on after GG startup.
Fixed an issue where Sonar failed to display apps in the Routing area.
Fixed an issue where the audio distortion warning banner appeared in Streamer Mode even when no device was selected.
Improved overall technical performance and stability.
Engine
Fixed an issue on the Apex Pro TKL Wireless (Gen 3) where actuation set at 1.1mm would display as 1.8mm in Engine.
Improved scanning of Epic Games launcher to better handle certain encoding errors.
Added new EQ Presets - Anno 117: Pax Romana, COD: Black Ops 7, Hades II, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Ninja Gaiden 4 and SILENT HILL f.
Minor bugfixes and improvements.
Moments
Fixed capture issue with Moments after the latest NVIDIA GPU driver update.
Upgraded the video encoding component to improve compatibility with GPU drivers.

16 Dec 2025by The SteelSeries Software Team
GG
We’ve rolled out the new updated Homepage for the Nova 3 Wireless, Nova 5 Wireless, and Gamebuds devices. See your devices’ battery, EQs, and Sonar status at a glance all from the Homepage!
We’ve also rolled out QuickSet access for the Nova 3 Wireless, Nova 5 Wireless, and Gamebuds. Create QuickSet profiles for your favorite games to easily swap Sonar Game EQs when your games are launched.
Fixed an issue with the Aerox 3 Wireless where the battery level would not be cleared on the Homepage after the mouse was disconnected.
Sonar
Added new Game PEQ Presets for Ninja Gaiden 4, Silent Hill F, and Hades II.
Improved overall technical performance and stability.
Engine
Minor bugfixes and improvements.
Moments
Support Fortnite new season Chapter 7: Pacific break auto-clipping.
Support Warzone season 01 patch update auto-clipping.
Support Black Ops 6 auto-clipping due to last game update.

GG
Thank you to everyone for 100 GG updates! To celebrate GG 100, we have a few major updates to share with you.
Updated Home page for audio devices: We’ve revamped the information displayed in the Home page for the Nova Elite and Nova 7 Gen 2. EQ status at a glance, including your QuickSet profiles, and quickly check your battery levels. This new revamp will roll out to other audio devices soon.
Sonar Improvements: We’ve made onboarding easier, faster audio fixes, and helped to prevent double-EQ on your devices. Check out the Sonar section below for more info.
3D Aim Trainer Sensitivity Finder: Leverage 3D Aim Trainer to find the perfect sensitivity for your games with the Aerox 3 Wireless. This sensitivity finder is in Beta, so try it out and share feedback with our team.
Sonar
We’ve made using your SteelSeries devices* with Sonar even smoother! Here’s what’s new:

Effortless Onboarding: The first time you connect your device* Sonar will automatically set up your device in Sonar. No extra steps needed.
? No More Double Equalizers: When you use Sonar with your device*, Engine’s Equalizer will automatically flatten. This means you’ll never have two equalizers fighting each other, so you get pure, distortion-free sound.
One-Click Fixes: If your device* isn’t set up correctly in Sonar, you’ll see a notification right on the home page below your device card. Just click once to fix it, easy!
Heads up: These new automation features are currently available only for Nova Elite and Nova 7 Gen 2. We’re working hard to bring them to more devices in upcoming releases, stay tuned!

We’ve introduced new optimized game presets for Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Anno 117: Pax Romana. Additionally, the preset for Escape from Tarkov has been updated to align with the enhancements introduced in its V1.0 release.
Resolved an issue where Sonar volume could unexpectedly spike under certain conditions.
Engine
Enhanced Arctis Nova Elite and Arctis Nova Elite Sage & Gold UI in Engine
Fixed a bug with certain GameSense apps where Prism lighting would become paused even when all GameSense lighting events were disabled.
Moments
Added Black Ops 7 auto-clipping support with 3 events: Headshot, Longshot and Triple kill or more.
Added “Kill” autoclip event for Battlefield 6 REDSEC
Updated some wording in the user interface for better clarity
Fixed an issue where loading wheel could appear indefinitely after an update
3DAT
Changes in Aerox 3 Wireless tile on “Home” tab and it’s FTU behavior
“Sensitivity Tools” available for Aerox 3 Wireless users in 3DAT tab

Home
We’ve added the ability to remove uninstalled games from the list of scanned games in QuickSet
We’ve added an “Arrow Keys” QuickSet preset for the Apex Pro Mini to quickly covert the lower right keys to arrow keys. This preset can be accessed from the dropdown on the Home page, and works on US and EU keyboard layouts.
Sonar
Added presets for Arc Raiders, Megabonk, Dying Light: The Beast, and The Outer Worlds 2
Fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability
Engine
Fixed an issue where “Disable illumination” was not saved onboard for the Rival 3 Gen 2.
Minor bugfixes and loading time improvements
Moments
Added new auto-clipping event “Victory” for Battlefield 6 REDSEC
Added support for the new Fortnite season “The Simpsons”
Improved YouTube account management in GG

GG
We’ve updated the Home page to show battery and connection status for the Apex Pro wireless keyboards
Sonar
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 Game preset is now available
Minor bugfix and improvements
Engine
Added new EQ Presets - Borderlands 4, skate.
Update the drivers to the WHQL-certified 25H2 version.
Fixed an issue where battery level for the Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3 was not always being reported to Engine when connected over Bluetooth.
Moments
Fixed an issue with Battlefield 6 game detection from the EA Launcher
Fixed an issue with Roblox game detection
Removed Capture Engine version 2.4
3DAT
We’ve given the 3D Aim Trainer page in GG a refresh with updated visuals and UI.

Sonar
Hotfix for the Error 12 affecting a large amount of users

Sonar
New presets added for Borderlands 4, Skate and Battlefield 6 (final version, replaces prior beta preset)
Fixed an issue where Sonar sometimes failed to activate Chatmix if started after Engine
Engine
Firmware Update: Arctis Nova Elite
Resolved compatibility issue with iPhone 17.
OLED - Optimize overall stability and display
Improved communications between Engine and Sonar to optimize the Backup Device Switch feature
Fixed an issue where duplicate custom preset names appeared in the Bluetooth EQ list.
Fixed an issue where the scroll bar would not appear on a device config list when a high number of game profiles were used.
Fixed an issue in Prism where certain reactive effects would visually conflict with certain presets.
Moments
Battlefield 6 auto-clipping feature is now available with six game events: headshot, double kill, triple kill, quad kill, 5+ kill, tank buster and ballistic!
Fixed an issue with the Export function in Gallery list view.
3DAT
Gamified Academy for CS2 available!

GG
Fixed an issue where certain legacy headsets would show up twice in QuickSet when both the dongle and the headset were connected
Fixed an issue with using the Pause/Break key reading as NumLock when setting bindings or recording macros.
Minor improvements and bugfixes for game scanning.
Sonar
Improved Sonar onboarding images to make setup visuals clearer
Fixed issue where COD MW3 and COD 2 Sonar presets weren’t correctly auto-detected when launching from Battle.net
Minor bugfix
Engine
Rival 3 Gen 2 and Rival 3 WL Gen 2 - Fix a truncation issue in the Mouse Sensitivity Levels widget
Prism:
We’ve added a new feature for sleep mode detection! You can now set your Prism lighting to dim or completely turn off when your PC goes to sleep.
Moments
Improved Fortnite headshot auto-clip detection
Fixed a stability issue related to game detection

GG
Fixed an issue where certain legacy headsets would show up twice in QuickSet when both the dongle and the headset were connected
Fixed an issue with using the Pause/Break key reading as NumLock when setting bindings or recording macros.
Minor improvements and bugfixes for game scanning.
Sonar
Improved Sonar onboarding images to make setup visuals clearer
Fixed issue where COD MW3 and COD 2 Sonar presets weren’t correctly auto-detected when launching from Battle.net
Minor bugfix
Engine
Rival 3 Gen 2 and Rival 3 WL Gen 2 - Fix a truncation issue in the Mouse Sensitivity Levels widget
Prism:
We’ve added a new feature for sleep mode detection! You can now set your Prism lighting to dim or completely turn off when your PC goes to sleep.
Moments
Improved Fortnite headshot auto-clip detection
Fixed a stability issue related to game detection

GG
We’ve made some adjustments to how devices are displayed on the new Homepage. This new Homepage will also show device status information for compatible devices, including battery levels, connection status, and firmware update notices.
Sonar
Improved Device Exclusion Logic: We’ve made enhancements to the backup device switch feature to correct the issue where Sonar would occasionally select the wrong audio device following certain graphic card updates. This improvement ensures a more reliable selection process for your preferred audio devices.
New Genre-Based Music Presets: We are excited to introduce a series of new music presets - available in both music and media channel. Each preset is optimized for use with our GAME & MEDIA VAD (Voice Activity Detection) feature: Afrobeats, Classical, Electronic Dance Music (EDM), Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop/Rap, Pop, K-Pop, Reggae, Lo-fi Chill, Metal and Synthwave.
Fixed an issue where imported EQs would not correctly route to Sonar if the GG window was closed.
Engine
Added new EQ Presets for different music genres – Afrobeats, Classical, Electronic Dance Music (EDM), Hip-Hop/Rap, Jazz, K-Pop, Lo-fi Chill, Metal, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Synthwave, Trap
Optimized the Chatmix feature between Sonar and devices
Fixed an issue where user is unable to rename custom EQs under specific conditions
Firmware update: Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 [v 1.5.0.0]
Optimized debouncing timing
Moments
Improved Fortnite color management to enhance auto-clipping quality.
Fixed an issue where the post-game clips report would not open the Moments tab after the game is completed.

GG
We’ve updated and changed a number of fonts and styling across all of GG for better consistency with your GG experience.
Engine
Added new EQ Presets - Battlefield™ 6 (beta), Death Stranding, Donkey Kong Bananza, Grounded 2, Killing Floor 3, Left 4 Dead 2, Mafia: The Old Country, Persona5: The Phantom X, REMATCH, Super Mario Party Jamboree, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™ 3 + 4
Moments
Fixed issue with Desktop Capture mode not synchronizing correctly after returning from sleep mode
Fixed editor issues with screenshots and trim optimization
Fixed auto-clipping issues for MWII and MWIII installed via Battle.net

GG
QuickSet has evolved into your new GG Home page! See your Engine, Prism, and Sonar configs at a glance, right at the top of GG.
The previous Home page in GG has now been moved into News. Check out News for information on GG updates, new products, and posts from our team.
We’ve also made some minor improvements, such as the order of GG apps in the sidebar.
Sonar
We’ve added new Game presets for Battlefield 6 beta, Grounded 2, Mafia: The Old Country, Persona 5: The Phantom X and System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remastered
Bugfix and minor improvements
Engine
Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2: Optimize the overall firmware update experience
Firmware updates: Legacy Apex Pro, Legacy Apex Pro TKL, Apex Pro Gen 3, Apex 7, Apex 7 TKL [v 4.16.8]
Fixed a bug where repeat-while-held macros on the meta layer would not stop repeating if the meta layer key was released first
Fixed a bug where dual actuation bindings could unintentionally affect the release threshold for meta layer bindings
Apex Pro: Fixed a bug where the protection mode icon would not always display on the oLED properly
Other minor bugfixes
Moments
Fixed issues in the clip editor.
Fixed auto-clipping in Modern Warfare III. Support the latest CoD updates.
Fixed an issue regarding clip colors

GG
QuickSet has evolved into your new GG Home page! See your Engine, Prism, and Sonar configs at a glance, right at the top of GG.
The previous Home page in GG has now been moved into News. Check out News for information on GG updates, new products, and posts from our team.
We’ve also made some minor improvements, such as the order of GG apps in the sidebar.
Sonar
We’ve added new Game presets for Battlefield 6 beta, Grounded 2, Mafia: The Old Country, Persona 5: The Phantom X and System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remastered
Bugfix and minor improvements
Engine
Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2: Optimize the overall firmware update experience
Firmware updates: Legacy Apex Pro, Legacy Apex Pro TKL, Apex Pro Gen 3, Apex 7, Apex 7 TKL [v 4.16.8]
Fixed a bug where repeat-while-held macros on the meta layer would not stop repeating if the meta layer key was released first
Fixed a bug where dual actuation bindings could unintentionally affect the release threshold for meta layer bindings
Apex Pro: Fixed a bug where the protection mode icon would not always display on the oLED properly
Other minor bugfixes
Moments
Fixed issues in the clip editor.
Fixed auto-clipping in Modern Warfare III. Support the latest CoD updates.
Fixed an issue regarding clip colors

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

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

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

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!

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 suppor
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.