Hardware
Steam Deck 2 is still in development, but no date
Valve says RAM prices have not changed its Steam Deck 2 plans, but the handheld still needs a major performance leap.
Valve is still developing a successor to the Steam Deck, but it has not announced when Steam Deck 2 will be released.
Pierre-Loup Griffais said RAM prices had “not really” affected Valve’s plans. The company still wants the next handheld to deliver a clearly delineated performance improvement, and it is evaluating current conditions to determine how and when it can deliver it.
A bigger leap, not just a newer box
Valve’s target is a generational improvement in computing performance without sacrificing battery life or power efficiency. For current Steam Deck owners, that means the sequel remains in development but is not tied to a public schedule.
Price is another unresolved part of the equation. Griffais said price affects demand, while Valve’s 2026 hardware lineup includes the Steam Controller, Steam Machine, and Steam Frame. The Steam Frame became available to order on September 14 and costs more than $1,000 in the United States. That does not establish a Steam Deck 2 price, but it does make the missing date and price worth keeping separate from the performance goals Valve has described.