Fans awaiting the Steam Deck may have to wait longer than they thought. According to leaker KeplerL2 , Valve may not launch the Steam Deck 2 until 2028. While there's no official confirmation yet, the information reinforces the idea that the company only intends to continue the line when there's a truly significant performance leap.
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Steam Deck 2 Release Rumors
NeoGAF forum , where KeplerL2 responded to speculation about the possible impact of Valve's handheld on the recently announced ROG Xbox Ally . According to him, the second generation of the Steam Deck would arrive six years after the original model and five years after the OLED version.
This long wait wouldn't be surprising, as Valve has stated on other occasions that it doesn't intend to launch new hardware until it can ensure a "generational leap" without compromising battery life.
Competition in the laptop market
Meanwhile, the portable console landscape remains turbulent. Nintendo has already revealed the Switch 2 , and Microsoft has introduced new handheld models. Furthermore, another rumor suggests that Sony may release a portable PS6 between late 2027 and early 2028, which would create a direct rivalry with the upcoming Steam Deck 2.
Possible news from Valve
In 2024, patents filed by Valve suggested improvements in streaming and even virtual reality . However, there's no guarantee these features will be in the next model, as companies register technologies that don't always reach the market.
For now, players will have to wait for official information — and if the rumors are true, that wait could be a long one.
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Source: Neogaf