Steam's beta program now allows users to hide individual games from their friends, enhancing privacy options on the platform. Steam users already had the ability to set their entire game activity to private, but the new feature broadens this by letting them control the visibility of specific titles on a per-game basis. Although this functionality is currently limited to users participating in the Steam beta, it's highly anticipated to roll out to all Steam users in the near future, though the exact timeline for this update has not yet been disclosed.

Apart from improved privacy settings, the update has also revamped the shopping cart experience within the Steam Store. Users can now gift games to multiple friends simultaneously, and the shopping cart is synced across different devices. This enhancement ensures that when a game is added to a cart on one device, it will appear in the cart on another device as well.

Additionally, Steam kicked off its Winter Sale, a highly-anticipated event for gamers seeking discounts on their favorite titles or those looking to expand their gaming library on a budget. The sale is a perfect opportunity to snag deals on popular games and explore new gaming experiences.

How can I participate in the Steam beta to access new features like hiding individual games?

To participate in the Steam beta, open your Steam client, go to 'Settings,' click on the 'Account' tab, and under 'Beta participation,' click the 'Change' button. From there, you can opt into the 'Steam Beta Update.' Restart your Steam client to apply the changes and access beta features.