Valve says it’s ready to launch the Steam Machine this summer Valve has announced that the delayed Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset are scheduled to launch this summer. These devices, initially planned for an early 2026 release, faced setbacks due to memory and storage shortages. Valve is also preparing by redesigning the Steam store and outlining its Verified programs for developers to ensure games perform well on the new hardware.

• The Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset are now slated for a summer launch.
• Initial release dates were pushed back due to memory and storage constraints.
• Valve is updating the Steam store and providing Verified program information for developers.
• Game verification for the Steam Machine is similar to the Steam Deck but with higher performance expectations.
• Steam Frame VR verification focuses on games running natively on the headset. Continue reading https://www.theverge.com/games/943657/valve-steam-machine-frame-summer-launch-verified