Valve Delays Steam Deck 2 for Significant Tech Advancements

Valve confirms it will not follow a yearly release schedule for the Steam Deck, prioritizing major technological improvements instead.

Valve aims for a 'generational leap' in computing power and battery life before releasing the Steam Deck 2.
Lawrence Yang, a Steam Deck designer, emphasized the importance of not releasing incremental updates annually, considering it unfair to consumers.
The Steam Deck OLED, released in 2023, is not considered a second-generation device but a refined version of the original.
Valve's approach contrasts with other tech companies like Apple, which have historically released yearly hardware updates.
While the Steam Deck 2 is in development, its release is not expected before 2025 or 2026 as Valve seeks substantial performance enhancements.