The Steam Deck 2 has 'not really' been impacted by the memory supply crisis, with Valve still focused on a 'very delineated performance improvement' for its next handheld

The Steam Deck 2 has not been significantly impacted by the ongoing memory supply crisis, with Valve maintaining focus on delivering a notable performance boost for its upcoming handheld device. The company has been actively developing the Steam Deck successor since the launch of the original Steam Deck in 2022. Valve's engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais stated that the memory shortage has not affected their plans for the Steam Deck 2, as they are still aiming for a clear performance improvement.

Valve's strategy has remained consistent, with the company waiting for a generational leap in performance before releasing a follow-up. The current high price of the original Steam Deck, particularly the 1 TB version, highlights the challenges posed by the memory crisis. While a release date for the Steam Deck 2 is unclear, concerns about the project being canceled are less of a worry compared to the other announced products.

The memory supply crisis might push the release further out, but it is difficult to predict an exact timeline, with some experts believing improvements could arrive by late 2027 or early 2028.