The Latest Breaking News from Valve

Steam Deck 2 can't happen yet because of one simple thing

Waiting for an update to the Steam Deck? You could be waiting a while.

T3 · Nov 13, 2025

Xbox boss Phil Spencer says "we welcome new options for players" as Valve unveils new rival hardware in the Steam Machine, saying new competition is how "gaming moves forward"

Microsoft is all about giving players options

GamesRadar · Nov 13, 2025

Valve recommends sharing your game library on microSD card between Steam Deck, Steam Frame, and Steam Machine: 'They're fully interoperable, just bring it along with you'

Saves downloading them all again.

PC Gamer · Nov 13, 2025

Valve wants Steam Deck 2 to "truly be a next-gen performance" machine: "We're not interested in getting to a point where it's 20 or 30 or even 50% more performance"

"The thing we're making sure of is that it's a worthwhile enough performance upgrade to make sense as a standalone product"

GamesRadar · Nov 13, 2025

Over half of Arc Raiders players on Steam have barely engaged with PvP, and 19% have never even killed another player

Two weeks in, Arc Raiders is still a mostly peaceful place.

PC Gamer · Nov 12, 2025

Steam Machine will start shipping to Australia on the same day as the rest of the world, marking a brave new era for Valve

That applies for the Steam Controller and Steam Frame as well.

PC Gamer · Nov 12, 2025

Valve on viral marketing and leaks: 'Everybody assumes we have some sort of like grand plan... and it's literally just somebody fat fingering something'

You're probably thinking about this sort of stuff a lot more than Valve is.

PC Gamer · Nov 12, 2025

Steam Machine Is Back: live updates on Valve's console comeback and Steam Frame VR launch

Valve has revealed a trio of Steam hardware devices including a new living room console and a VR headset. Here's a live look at what's coming.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 12, 2025

Foveated streaming is the genius tech behind Valve's Steam Frame and its seamless wireless gaming performance

Making wireless VR truly possible.

PC Gamer · Nov 12, 2025

Phil Spencer reminds everyone that Xbox is 'one of the largest publishers on Steam' as he congratulates Valve on its new hardware with all the enthusiasm of a man paying his taxes

"Congrats on today's announce."

PC Gamer · Nov 12, 2025