Valve sets summer launch for Steam Machine and Steam Frame

Valve confirmed the Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset will ship this summer, ending a delay that pushed the original early-2026 launch back [The Verge]. In a blog post, Valve detailed its Verified program for both devices and stated, “We’re excited for players to try your titles on the new Steam hardware once they launch this summer.” The delay was caused by a “memory and storage crunch” that forced Valve to revisit pricing and shipping schedules [The Verge]. The latest announcement does not reveal final pricing or hardware specifications, but reaffirms the devices will be available before the end of the calendar year. The Steam Machine is Valve's first full-spec PC offering since the Steam Deck, signaling a broader push into high-performance gaming rigs [The Verge]. The Steam Frame targets a different price point than the Index and could attract developers looking for a Steam-first VR platform. Valve's admission that memory and storage shortages forced a schedule shift underscores how even large developers are vulnerable to component scarcity [The Verge].