According to reputable AMD insider Kepler_L2, Valve is reportedly targeting a 2028 release for its highly anticipated portable console, the Steam Deck 2. However, these plans are subject to change due to ongoing global supply chain issues affecting RAM and NAND storage components.
Interestingly, a potential delay might ultimately prove beneficial for the device. Unlike future dedicated gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 6 and the next-generation Xbox (codenamed Project Helix), the Steam Deck 2 is not expected to feature a unique, custom SoC (System-on-a-Chip). This means that any additional development time could be strategically utilized to implement substantial technical enhancements.
Should the Steam Deck 2 indeed launch in 2028 or even later, it is highly probable that the console will incorporate AMD’s next-generation architectures, specifically RDNA 5 and Zen 6. In contrast, the current Steam Deck utilizes RDNA 2 and Zen 2, and its performance is already beginning to fall behind more contemporary solutions, including the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.