Summary
- The recent Steam Year in Review 2024 highlights that the outlook for Valve’s hardware, especially the Steam Deck, is optimistic, possibly indicating the arrival of a successor.
- Valve has confirmed it’s in development of a Steam Deck 2, contingent on a significant hardware upgrade.
- This recap also alludes to the much-speculated Deckard VR headset.
Steam’s 2024 recap indicates positive news for future Valve hardware, particularly the Steam Deck. Launched in 2022, the Steam Deck has significantly contributed to the handheld gaming PC market’s growth. Developers seem more inclined to release a successor to this portable gaming system. While devices like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion GO demonstrate more powerful handheld options, the Steam Deck remains celebrated for its smooth Linux-based experience and compatibility with a vast library of Steam games, enabling portable access to users’ existing game collections. Many enthusiasts are requesting a more powerful Valve handheld device; in response, the company confirmed its ongoing work on a Steam Deck successor with a stipulation.
From Valve’s perspective, it appears likely that the development of a successor is progressing well, particularly since the Steam Deck holds the title of their best-selling hardware to date. However, there is currently no specific timeline for the release of the Steam Deck 2. Valve is also rumored to be working on a new VR headset named Deckard, promising a premium, fully wireless alternative to the Valve Index, with expectations for an exorbitant price tag.
