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Valve Announces Steam Machine, Steam Frame Headset and New Steam Controller as Half-Life 3 Remains Unconfirmed

The hardware line targets a 2026 release, leaving rumors of a Half-Life reveal unverified despite fresh clues.

Overview

  • Valve introduced three devices: a compact living‑room Steam Machine, a standalone Steam Frame VR headset, and a redesigned Steam Controller.
  • Valve says the Steam Machine can run modern AAA games at 4K/60 FPS and claims roughly six times the performance of the Steam Deck, with pricing not yet disclosed.
  • The Steam Frame and Steam Machine are slated for 2026 availability, with no Half-Life game announced during the reveal.
  • Fans highlighted possible teases in Valve’s video, citing a SOON™ sticker, a censored orange H, and a lambda keycap that fueled Half‑Life speculation.
  • Valve’s Steam developer page now shows two upcoming releases while only Deadlock is publicly visible, and the company has not commented on the hidden listing or on Half-Life rumors.