When is Steam Machine released, clear hints about its launch in 2026

New statements from AMD point to the Steam Machine possibly arriving sooner than expected.

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For months, Valve has been silent about the future of Steam Machine, its highly anticipated hardware proposal designed for those seeking to play PC games without complications or exorbitant prices. In a context where building a gaming PC has become increasingly expensive, any news related to this device generates immediate interest among gamers.

Now, without a direct announcement from Valve, it has been AMD that has provided new clues about the project’s timeline. And it has done so in an unusual but revealing scenario: an official conference with investors.

Steam Machine could arrive in the first half of 2026

During AMD’s latest financial presentation, its CEO, Lisa Su, not only discussed the future of Xbox and new strategic agreements but also referenced the hardware being developed in partnership with Valve. According to her statements, the new Steam Machine is slated for the first part of 2026, without specifying an exact date but clearly pointing to a launch before summer.

Although no specific day or month was mentioned, the tone of the intervention suggests that the project is in an advanced stage. If this scenario unfolds, Valve could announce pricing, final specifications, and a release date in the coming months, something many gamers have been waiting for.

For now, Valve remains officially silent. However, considering the recent issues in the RAM and SSD market, it’s not surprising that the company may have delayed its communication to avoid a launch with uncompetitive prices. If AMD doesn’t change its plans, everything points to Steam Machine returning to the forefront in 2026, this time with more concrete information.