Valve has confirmed that the global shortage of RAM has not disrupted the development schedule for the Steam Deck 2. The company remains committed to its original goal of delivering a significant performance boost while maintaining an accessible price point for the upcoming console.
Engineers Pierre-Loup Griffais and Jeff Leinbaugh stated that the team is currently evaluating component availability to determine the optimal release window. The development focus remains on high technical standards and user experience rather than rushing the product to market.
The ongoing memory shortage has already impacted the existing Steam Deck lineup. The price of the 512 GB OLED model has increased to $789 from its previous price of $549. Valve is monitoring this market reaction to avoid launching the successor at an inflated cost.
While development of the new console continues, Valve is currently prioritizing the promotion of other hardware initiatives, including Steam Machine and Steam Frame. Further details regarding the release date and final pricing will be shared once market conditions stabilize.
