Steam Machine May Slip to 2027

Delayed Steam Machines and Hardware Release Likely in 2027 Due to Memory-Storage Shortages

Valve may delay the release of Steam Machines and related hardware until 2027 due to memory and storage shortages. The company had initially planned to launch Steam Machines, the Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR in the first half of 2026, following an initial announcement targeting the end of 2025. However, in February, an AI-related shortage drove up PC hardware prices, hindering Valve's ability to finalize pricing and release dates. A recent "Steam Year In Review 2025" blog post hinted at a possible delay, stating, "We’re aiming to ship in 2026, which could mean a possible release as late as 2027." Valve acknowledges that the global scarcity of manufacturing materials is affecting the entire tech industry, impacting both manufacturers and consumers. While still aiming for a 2026 launch, the ongoing shortage of memory and storage components makes a 2027 release increasingly likely.

In Case You Missed It

In other gaming news, our resident analyst Bruno Pferd has been keeping a close eye on the newly launched extraction shooter Marathon and the upcoming Project Helix from Microsoft. Since its March 5th release, Marathon has kicked off with impressive player numbers and overwhelmingly positive reviews, boasting over 87% positivity despite Steam Deck compatibility issues. Meanwhile, our colleague Jonathan Dubinski has just dropped a bombshell about the next Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, set to be announced soon. His latest piece delves into leaks suggesting a massive performance boost with AMD's RDNA5 graphics architecture and Zen 6 processors, promising up to five times better rasterization, twenty times faster ray tracing, and support for over 120 FPS refresh rates. However, reports hint at retail prices between $999 and $1,200, making it a hefty investment indeed. If you're eager to learn more about these gaming powerhouses in the making, check out Bruno's analysis of Marathon here Marathon Kicks Off with Highly Positive Reviews and Thousands of Players on Steam and Jonathan's article on Project Helix here Next Xbox: Rumors Reveal 20x Jump in Ray Tracing at $1000 Price Tag. Plus, speaking of gaming triumphs, have you heard about Slay the Spire 2's impressive debut on Steam? Authored by Bruno Pferd and published just last March 7th, this insightful piece reveals how the indie roguelike card game managed to rake in over 430,000 concurrent players within its first day – far exceeding the numbers of AAA FPS shooter Marathon. Head over to Players for Life to check out 'Slay the Spire 2 Reaches 430,000 Players on Steam, Overshadows Marathon's Peak' Slay the Spire 2 Reaches 430,000 Players on Steam, Overshadows Marathon's Peak.