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Valve Softens 2026 Launch Timeline for Steam Machine, Frame and Controller

Component shortages are driving uncertainty, with Valve promising updates after plans are finalized.

An image about Steam Machine possibly delayed by RAMpocalypse, Valve says 'we hope to ship in 2026'
Valve's new Steam Machine during a visit to Valve HQ in Bellevue, Washington. The Steam Machine is a compact living room gaming PC.
An image about Steam Machine, Frame, and Controller updated to 'coming soon' release date status by Valve

Overview

  • In its 2025 year-in-review, Valve says it "hopes to ship in 2026" for the Steam Machine, Steam Frame VR device and a new Steam Controller.
  • The statement marks a step back from last month’s goal of releasing all three in the first half of 2026, which itself followed an original early-2026 target.
  • Valve attributes the shift to ongoing memory and storage shortages and says pricing and firm dates will be announced only once plans are set.
  • Industry reporting links the shortages to surging demand from AI and datacenter projects, with rising DRAM and SSD costs affecting multiple hardware makers.
  • Coverage notes added uncertainty, including a report that the Steam Machine may not arrive in 2026 and that backend listings now read "coming soon."