Valve Won't Release New Steam Deck Models Yearly, Steam Deck 2 Will Be A "Generational Leap"

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I find the news about the Steam Deck‘s development strategy both reassuring and intriguing. Having witnessed the rapid iteration cycles of certain tech giants leaving me with a drawer full of outdated devices, I appreciate Valve’s commitment to delivering generational leaps instead of incremental upgrades.

According to one of its designers, unlike the iPhone, the Steam Deck won’t receive annual updates. However, it is expected that a Steam Deck 2 might be released at some future time.

According to Lawrence Yang, who designed the Steam Deck (as mentioned by The Verge), there are no plans to release an annual upgrade. He believes it’s not fair to customers to provide only minor enhancements each year. Instead, he aims to wait for a significant leap in computing power without compromising battery life before launching the true second generation of Steam Deck.

According to previous statements made by Valve, it appears that a more advanced Steam Deck might not be available for several years, with late 2025 being the earliest possible date. As stated by Valve engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais, one of the defining aspects of the Steam Deck is its ability to play the same games on all models, and this feature is likely to remain unchanged until the performance of the Steam Deck significantly improves without affecting battery life. In the same interview, it was also mentioned that Valve is currently developing a successor for the Steam Deck.

Last year, the Steam Deck received an upgrade known as the Steam Deck OLED, enhancing its battery efficiency and screen resolution. The success of the Steam Deck has led to numerous rivals emerging, such as the Asus ROG Ally, which recently gained SteamOS compatibility in August.

2024-10-21 21:38

Valve Won’t Release New Steam Deck Models Yearly, Steam Deck 2 Will Be A “Generational Leap”

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