Valve Remains "Hard at Work" on Steam Deck 2 Four Years After Gabe Newell First Teased the Handheld Successor
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Key Points:
- Valve confirmed the Steam Controller will launch on May 4, following prior leaks, but provided no new updates on other hardware like the Steam Machine or Steam Frame.
- The company reiterated that the Steam Deck 2 is in development and will feature significant upgrades rather than minor improvements.
- Valve programmer Pierre-Loup Griffais stated the team is "hard at work" on the Steam Deck 2, building on learnings from previous hardware projects.
- Valve is also focused on addressing supply issues for the first-generation Steam Deck, citing shipping difficulties and memory shortages affecting availability in some regions.
- The Steam Deck 2 is rumored for a 2028 release, with hopes that supply chain challenges will improve to meet demand for both generations.
