Steam Deck Drops To Lowest Global Ranking Since 2022 Following Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement

I don’t think we’ll see a new Steam Deck for at least a while longer. The Z2 line looks amazing but is also very power-hungry. Valve is likely aiming for a more balanced approach—something that strikes a better balance between power consumption, performance, and, especially, price.

So, my best guess is that we’ll see something closer to Q3/Q4 2026. And it will be a custom solution.