This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.
Note: This beta contains changes that were simultaneously released to SteamOS stable channel as 3.8.13, noted below
General
The Steam Machine splash screen/logo now appears much more quickly after device startup
Add option to reset all audio configuration and settings to system defaults under Settings -> Audio
Fixed 20-30s startup delay in some games on non-Valve devices with no audio sources
Fixed a regression with some MSI Claw devices on newer firmware losing access the Guide and Quick Access Menu buttons.
Fixed a regression with Legion Go 1 models on older controller firmware where gyroscope would fail to initialize.
Fixed a regression on OneXPlayer F1 models where rumble was being blocked and the joystick poll rate was low. As a consequence, the M1 (left) extra shoulder button is no longer able to function.
Added controller support for missing OneXPlayer F1 and OneXPlayer 2 special edition models.
Fixed in 3.8.13
Fixed an issue causing controller firmware updates to fail on certain Steam Deck models
We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel.
Steam Input
Steam Controller: The Gyro Calibration Threshold has been set to 50% of the previous value so that it is less likely to trigger while in hand.
Steam Controller: Gyro Calibration threshold is now available in Steam->Settings->Controller->Details->Calibration & Advanced (Open)->Gyro Calibration.
Steam Controller: You can choose to disable hardware calibration and rely on the standard Steam Input Gyro Calibration tools instead, by using the "Enable Software Calibration for Steam Controller" toggle.
Steam Controller Firmware
Fixed occasional repeated trackpad samples that caused issues with momentum during trackball mode
Fixed an issue with unintentionally waking host devices while shutting down the controller
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:
Big Picture Mode
Fixed style regressions in the Quick Access menu Voice chat controls tab.
Steam Input
Steam Controller: The Gyro Calibration Threshold has been set to 50% of the previous value so that it is less likely to trigger while in hand.
Steam Controller: Gyro Calibration threshold is now available in Steam->Settings->Controller->Details->Calibration & Advanced (Open)->Gyro Calibration.
Steam Controller: You can choose to disable hardware calibration and rely on the standard Steam Input Gyro Calibration tools instead, by using the "Enable Software Calibration for Steam Controller" toggle.
Fixed Steam Controller glyphs in Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
Steam Controller Firmware
Fixed an issue where trackpad samples could be duplicated and cause issues w/ momentum in trackball mode
Fixed an issue with unintentionally waking host devices while shutting down the controller
Remote Play
Fixed software encoding on macOS and the steamrt3 Linux beta
British Columbia is home to some of Canada's most breathtaking landscapes, vibrant communities, and industries that keep the province moving. Today, we're excited to take you on a tour of several cities and towns featured in our upcoming British Columbia DLC for American Truck Simulator.
Grand Forks
Located in the beautiful Boundary Country region, Grand Forks sits at the meeting point of the Kettle and Granby Rivers. Surrounded by rolling hills, farmland, and forests, this welcoming community serves as an important agricultural and transportation center in southern British Columbia.
As you drive through town, you'll discover a charming downtown area alongside local industries that help support the region's economy. Truckers can find work connected to a local sawmill and building material factory, while those exploring the city may spot the historic gallery located near the heart of town. Whether you're delivering cargo or passing through on a longer journey, Grand Forks offers a relaxing stop with plenty of scenic views along the way.
Creston
Nestled within a fertile valley near the United States border, Creston is well known throughout British Columbia for its rich agricultural heritage. Surrounded by mountains and open farmland, this picturesque community offers drivers some truly memorable views.
Our team has recreated key landmarks and the area's distinct atmosphere, allowing players to experience the charm of this valley town firsthand. As you make your way through Creston, keep an eye out for recognizable sights, including the local theater, library, visitor center, and Presbyterian church. Truckers can also find a variety of cargo opportunities connected to the region's agricultural economy, with deliveries to and from farms, a winery, and a beverage factory making Creston an important destination for those traveling through southeastern British Columbia.
Sparwood
At the foot of the Canadian Rockies lies Sparwood, a town deeply connected to British Columbia's mining industry. Surrounded by rugged mountain landscapes, Sparwood is perhaps best known for its rich coal mining heritage and impressive industrial operations.
Drivers passing through will encounter dramatic scenery, steep mountain grades, and large-scale industry centered around the local coal mine. Keep an eye out for some of Sparwood's recognizable landmarks, including the visitor center, library, and the famous World's Largest Tandem Axle Truck displayed proudly near the highway. It's a sight that's hard to miss and has been carefully recreated by our map team.
Invermere
Situated along the shores of Lake Windermere, Invermere offers a refreshing change of pace amid the towering peaks of the Columbia Valley. Popular with both locals and visitors, this mountain town combines beautiful scenery with a welcoming small-town atmosphere.
As you travel through the area, you'll encounter stunning views of nearby lakes, forests, and mountain ranges. While tourism plays a significant role in the region, truckers will also find important connections to local businesses that help keep the valley supplied year-round. Drivers familiar with the area may even recognize the iconic Steak & Schnitzel Haus, faithfully recreated as part of the town's streetscape.
Golden
Nestled between several major mountain ranges, Golden serves as an important gateway to British Columbia's interior. Its strategic location has made it a key transportation hub for decades, connecting communities through some of Canada's most spectacular landscapes.
Players can look forward to navigating winding mountain highways, crossing impressive bridges, and experiencing the unique geography that surrounds the town. Golden's position along major transportation corridors ensures that there will be no shortage of deliveries moving through this busy mountain community, including work connected to the local railyard. Be sure to also look out for the town's visitor center as you pass through.
Princeton
Located where several highways converge, Princeton has long served as an important stop for travelers and truckers crossing southern British Columbia. Rich in history and surrounded by forests, rivers, and rolling hills, the town retains much of its classic frontier character.
As you pass through Princeton, you'll discover a blend of historic charm and modern industry. Local businesses and resource-based industries provide valuable job opportunities, including deliveries connected to a sawmill and nearby copper mining operations. Be sure to take in the surrounding scenery as you continue your travels through the region.
Campbell River
Situated on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, Campbell River is known as one of British Columbia's premier coastal communities. Surrounded by forests and the waters of the Discovery Passage, it plays a vital role in the province's forestry, fishing, and transportation industries.
Truckers arriving in Campbell River will experience a unique coastal atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the DLC. From bustling industrial areas to scenic waterfront views, the city offers a memorable destination for those making deliveries across Vancouver Island. Drivers can also service the local marina, an important part of Campbell River's connection to the surrounding waterways. The surrounding landscapes and industries provide plenty of reasons to return time and time again.
These are just a few of the many cities and communities you'll be able to discover throughout British Columbia. Our teams are working hard to capture the unique character, industries, and landscapes that make this province such an exciting destination for truckers.
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We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable channel.
General
Steam Machine compatibility improvements.
The game launch progress screen screen will now show a note if the "Maximum Game Resolution" setting resulted in the game running at a resolution lower than the display's native resolution.
Moved the "Maximum Game Resolution" setting from Settings->Display->Advanced to Settings->Display.
"Maximum Game Resolution" options will now be generated based on the current display's aspect ratio. On non-standard aspect ratios, additional options will be available under 'More options'.
Don't show the "Maximum Game Resolution" resolution dropdown in Settings->Display if all the available options match the current display's native resolution.
We are excited to reveal the Holland Style Tuning Pack DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2, which is now released and available for you to get on Steam! This DLC contains dozens of accessories and paint jobs for a wide range of trucks and is the largest tuning pack we have developed for our games so far. Let's see what's in store!
Holland Style is one of the most distinctive and popular trends in European truck customization. In the 1970s, Dutch truckers began to adopt the idea of taking pride in their own trucks. Holland Style is characterized above all by perfectly coordinated colours, with a minimum of chrome, and an emphasis on symmetry, clean lines, and attention to detail.
The Holland Style Tuning Pack features a wide range of accessories for both the interior and exterior of your truck, along with an extensive selection of stylish paint jobs. This popular tuning style has been one of the most requested additions from our community, and many of the included items were inspired directly by their ideas.
"It all started some time ago when I was thinking about creating my own paint job DLC. Since we were working on the Benelux Rework at that time, which included the Netherlands, I wanted to create something to celebrate the occasion. I would like to thank all my colleagues for their tremendous cooperation and for putting so much passion into this project," says our 2D Graphic Designer for vehicles, Matej, who initiated the creation of this tuning pack.
With this DLC, you'll be able to customize your truck with a vast range of light boxes (for high-roof sleeper cabs), horns, mudflaps, auxiliary lights, Danish lights, and the famous double burners, as well as pennants, toys & decorations, steering wheels, and light boxes for the interior, allowing you to create a truly personalized cabin and make it feel like home.
While many of these accessories were designed by our team, we're especially proud to have collaborated with several well-known manufacturers to bring licensed products into the game. These include double burners, horns, auxiliary lights, and Danish plush pillows from Omnius; long mudflaps, pennants, and air fresheners from Go-In-Style; as well as interior light boxes, long mudflaps, and pennants from TruckJunkie.
You will also be able to select from 23 different paint jobs, each of which has 3 RGB presets that the player can choose from and customize the colours! The pack includes one paint job shared across all supported trucks, as well as two unique paint jobs for each of the truck groups listed below, with each pair tailored specifically to the respective truck models and differing between groups:
Volvo FH Series 6, Volvo FH Series 5, and Volvo FH Series 4
Volvo FH Series 3
Scania R and S
Scania R 2009 and Streamline
Iveco S-Way
DAF NGD and XD
DAF XF 105 and DAF XF Euro 6
MAN TG3 TGX
MAN TGX Euro 6
Renault T
Mercedes-Benz New Actros
The tuning accessories for both the exterior and interior are available for all trucks in ETS2, where compatibility allows. The only exception is light boxes, which are limited to the trucks listed above. We also plan to update this DLC in the future for upcoming trucks.
We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel.
General
Don't show the "Maximum Game Resolution" resolution dropdown in Settings->Display if all the available options match the current display's native resolution.
This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.
Note: This beta contains changes that were simultaneously released to SteamOS stable channel as 3.8.12, noted below
General
Updated Mesa graphics driver to a new major release, containing many ray-tracing performance improvements, as well as other performance and functionality improvements
Greatly improved VRAM management, improving performance and stability in cases where VRAM is limited
Fixed in 3.8.12
Fixed issue with Steam streaming in Desktop Mode in fullscreen games
Fixed a graphics driver issue where the main menu in Sniper Elite 5 would not render correctly
Fixed various issues with the SD Card reader on some Legion Go S models
We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel.
General
The game launch progress screen screen will now show a note if the "Maximum Game Resolution" setting resulted in the game running at a resolution lower than the display's native resolution.
Moved the "Maximum Game Resolution" setting from Settings->Display->Advanced to Settings->Display.
"Maximum Game Resolution" options will now be generated based on the current display's aspect ratio. On non-standard aspect ratios, additional options will be available under 'More options'.
In today's blog, we're excited to share something we know our #BestCommunityEver has been eagerly waiting for - the first gameplay video preview from project Road Trip, with the Ford F-150 as the first vehicle in the spotlight.
The Ford F-150 has earned its legendary status over decades at the top as America's best-selling car, built on a foundation of reliability, toughness, and continuous innovation. In this gameplay preview, we take a relaxed drive with the 2023 Ford F-150 Lariat, one of the vehicles included in the upcoming Ford Car Pack for American Truck Simulator.
We begin our journey on the roads near the city of Redding in sunny California. From there, the route takes us through busier traffic areas before transitioning to a dirt road, where the F-150 truly shines, showcasing its smooth handling and impressive capability on uneven, rugged terrain. So without further ado, let's take a look!
We hope you have enjoyed the first video preview from the Road Trip project, but remember that everything you saw is still very much a work in progress, such as the vehicle sounds and behaviour, and will be adjusted before the release. We can't wait to bring you more previews of what Road Trip will look like in our game, so stay tuned.
Greetings to everyone who loves good deals on great games (everyone, we hope?)!
The Steam Summer Sale means the entire Steam Store is filled with deals upon deals upon deals, as our official trailer above will attest. From now through July 9th at 10 a.m. Pacific (it's a long one, friends) you can pick literally any genre of gaming you love and find all sorts of sales.
Cooking battles, universe exploration, fighting with swords/guns/your fists, cozy games, football and basketball games, zombies, and more. Wait, we should list the "more", it's so good: there are even all-time greats that are on deep discounts throughout the sale.
The Steam Summer Sale is yours to explore in the shade of the summer (or in the warmth of the winter for our southern hemisphere friends): Now through July 9th at 10 a.m. Pacific. See you there!
Even though the 1.60 update for both Euro Truck Simulator 2 and American Truck Simulator was released just last week, we are already working on features for future updates. And since we want to gather as much feedback from our #BestCommunityEver, we are starting an experimental beta way in advance of the actual update release, with focus on two upcoming features - the Multi-Function Display and In-Game Menu. To make sure we get it right, we need your help!
As mentioned above, this time, we are starting the beta cycle from an early stage. The level of polish and stability in this release might not yet be on the same level as with our typical Open Betas. However, we recognize the importance of involving our community in the development process and need to gather feedback early to help us identify any imperfections.
With the Experimental Beta, we would like to invite our dedicated players to join us in fine-tuning, testing, and providing feedback on the upcoming Multi-Function Display and In-Game Menu features for both games. We appreciate all of your feedback on ourforum and your bug reports in the dedicated section for ATS and ETS2.
Multi-Function Display
The MFD has been part of our vision to improve the overall in-game driving interface and accessibility of vehicle systems. Our goal is to create a more unified and intuitive way to access vehicle functions directly in-game, without the need to interrupt your experience or remember dozens of keybinds.
The MFD is an in-game interface accessible from both interior and exterior camera views. From there, you can quickly navigate through various categories and vehicle systems such as driving assists, lighting controls, vehicle adjustments, media functions, trip information, and more.
One of the main goals of this feature is to reduce interruptions while accessing vehicle systems and information. In most situations, opening the MFD will not pause gameplay, and vehicle controls will remain responsive during interaction.
Another key goal of this feature is discoverability. Over the years, ETS2 and ATS have accumulated many functions and controls that players may never encounter. The MFD helps make these features easier to find by presenting them in context and displaying their associated key binds directly within the menu.
The MFD is designed to support keyboard, mouse, wheel, and controller (both on PC and consoles in the future) users alike, with customisable navigation controls. You can read more about this feature here.
Please note that for the purposes of MFD in Experimental Beta, the controllers will only support In-Game Mapping Mode (which is the recommended default). The support for Steam Client Input Mode will be added only for the full release.
In-Game Menu
The In-Game Menu is a new quick-access overlay presented as a compact horizontal bar at the top of the screen, providing players with instant access to essential functions.
In the new design, the In-Game Menu, accessible via F1, includes two roles: it provides access to functions exclusive to it, while retaining quick access to selected functions that were previously available through F4 and F7. In-Game menu now consolidates what was previously spread across F1, F4, and F7, providing more immediate access to important system and gameplay functions.
From this bar, players can quickly access controls, photo mode, widget options, services, vehicle adjustments, and the quick info menu.
In single-player mode, opening the In-Game Menu will pause the game. For now, the In-Game Menu will not be accessible while driving in the convoy, but we are exploring ways in which players can use some of the menu's functions while driving in multiplayer.
Don't forget that both of these features are still in a work-in-progress phase and are undergoing internal and external testing and adjustments, so your feedback is crucial in helping us polish them before the final release.
We hope you'll enjoy these new additions, but please remember: It's only an experimental beta, not an open beta yet or even a stable public version, so you may encounter bugs, instability, or crashes - which is where we need your input the most to solve any of these issues. The new features for both games will also be available only in English, so it's completely okay if you want to wait for the open beta or the final release. But if you're interested in helping us get there faster, we'll appreciate all of your feedback on our forum.
If you wish to participate in this Experimental Beta, you can find this version in the Experimental Beta branch on Steam. The way to access it is as follows: Steam client → LIBRARY → right-click on Euro Truck Simulator 2 or American Truck Simulator → Properties → Betas tab → Beta Participation drop-down menu → experimental_beta. No password is required. Sometimes you will have to restart your Steam client to see the correct branch name there.
Thank you for your ongoing dedication and feedback. We believe the Experimental Beta will be a valuable stepping stone towards Open Beta and the 1.61 version. Don't forget to stay connected with us and all the latest information through our social media channels, make sure to follow us on X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and TikTok. Happy trucking!
Today, we are excited to share with you a look at one of Ireland’s most scenic driving experiences coming to the upcoming Isle of Ireland DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2. Introducing the iconic N59 and the famous Connemara Loop, a route that'll take you past some of the most breathtaking landscapes, remote countrysides, and natural landmarks.
The N59 is the longest national secondary road in Ireland, stretching over 290 kilometres between Sligo and Galway, this scenic route takes drivers through winding roads, quiet villages, rolling hills, lakes, and dramatic Atlantic landscapes. Along the way, players will experience the unique atmosphere that makes Ireland’s west coast so popular with travellers from around the world, which our talented teams have been recreating in detail.
On your journey along the N59, drivers will be able to travel on the renowned Connemara Loop, where roads weave between mountains, lakes and open countryside. Some of you with a sharp eye may already recognize the picturesque Pine Island area along Derryclare Lough, which was one of the locations we shared in our “Ireland: Guess Where We Are” blog.
Further along the route, players will encounter one of Ireland’s most iconic landmarks, Kylemore Abbey. Nestled beside the lake and backed by dramatic mountain scenery, this historic estate is being recreated with great care by our map and asset teams.
Continuing north, you'll be able to view Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord. Carved deep into the surrounding mountains, this spectacular natural formation is well worth a stop to admire its beauty. As you travel along the N59, you'll also be treated to views of Croagh Patrick, one of Ireland's most iconic mountains, known locally as "The Reek".
You'll then have the opportunity to discover the charming town of Westport, one of the smallest settlements represented in this DLC. Despite its modest size, our team felt it was an important addition in helping represent the authentic communities found across the Isle of Ireland.
North of Westport, the road ventures through the vast Wild Nephin National Park, known for its remote peat bog landscapes, dark rolling hills, and rugged wilderness. The scenery here takes on a completely different character. Adventurous truckers exploring the surrounding roads may also stumble upon hidden viewpoints overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and spot countless small islands scattered off the coast.
Nearby Sligo, you'll travel through small settlements, open countryside, and stretches of coastal scenery that showcase the raw beauty of the northwest. Whether you are delivering cargo along winding mountain roads or simply enjoying the scenery from your cab, the N59 and Connemara Loop is a route you cannot miss!
Tá an tOileán Smaragaide ag glaoch! The Emerald Isle is calling! If you're excited to discover, explore, and travel across the Isle of Ireland, be sure to add this upcoming map expansion to your Steam Wishlist! We sincerely thank everyone who has supported us so far by doing so. We look forward to sharing more from this upcoming DLC in the future. Until then, keep on truckin’!
A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.
Note: This update was re-released June 24th with the following additional changes:
Fixed Steam crash for some games using Steam Timeline API.
Fixed Steam Deck verified icons not showing when Library setting is enabled.
General
Added support for the Malay language.
Updated controller pairing UI.
Improved Pipewire session logic on Linux. If persistent capture permissions are granted to Steam, there will only be an active Pipewire session when streaming or recording.
Fixed video autoplay not working in some cases.
Fixed webusb notifications showing for some devices when connected.
In-Game Overlay
Fixed a bug where performance monitor showed FG rather than DLSS in some situations where we should have known DLSS specifically was in use for frame generation.
Friends & Chat
Fixed a bug that could cause gamepad navigation to become unresponsive after clicking 'Ignore All' on the friend invite list.
Remote Play
Added a button to toggle the performance graph in the streaming overlay.
Added a 100 Mbit/s bandwidth option.
The "Unlimited" bandwidth option allows adaptive bitrate up to 250 MBit/s when connecting to the latest Steam beta.
The enhanced streaming presets use "Unlimited" (adaptive up to 250 Mbit/s) bandwidth.
Steam Input
Added support on Windows for more than 4 Xbox controllers if GameInput v3 is installed. This can be enabled by running Steam with "-gameinput" as a command line option.
Added support for GameCube rumble when the adapter is in PC mode.
Fixed the selected action set in the configurator resetting while making edits in the configurator.
Fixed a bug virtual menus assigned to a mode shift would not be able to add bindings when accessed via the link on the source page.
Fixed a case where deleting an action set could cause a configuration to fail to load.
Fixed the Add Action Set dialog sometimes having a blank entry in the dropdown.
Fixed a rumble related handle leak in the Xbox Extended Feature driver on Windows.
Fixed a case where newly exported templates would not show up in the controller configurator until restarting the Steam client.
Fixed an issue with saving out autosaves with multiple Xbox controllers of the same type connected.
Today, we would like to show you a preview of one of the most famous and unique landscapes we have been recreating for the South Dakota DLC for American Truck Simulator - the beautiful Badlands National Park!
Situated along the edge of the Great Plains in southwestern South Dakota, Badlands National Park spans 244,000 acres of dramatically eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires, alongside the largest protected mixed-grass prairie in the United States.
But why is such a stunning area named Badlands? For hundreds of years, the Lakota people have called it "mako sica", which translates to "bad lands". Then, early French fur trappers called the area "les mauvaises terres à traverser" (bad lands to travel across). Because when it rains there, the wet clay becomes sticky, and the jagged canyons also make it hard to navigate. The winters are cold and windy, and the summers are hot and dry. But it could have had a very different name, as in 1922, when Badlands was first proposed as a national park, the suggested name was Wonderland National Park.
The Badlands contain one of the world's richest fossil beds, preserving evidence of ancient species such as horses and rhinos that once roamed the region. Today, the area is home to bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and a diverse range of other plant and animal life. As players enter this region in the game, they will be immediately greeted by roaming bison and striking rock formations.
As you drive further, you'll come across iconic places like Pinnacles Overlook, Yellow Mounds Overlook, and the Fossil Trail.
"I fell in love with this place the first time we visited it on our research trip; it's like stepping into another world, where lush green grass blends with the colorful local soil and rolling hills," says Draky, our map designer who worked on recreating this national park for our game.
One thing you may notice in this region is the sudden transition from expansive plains and gentle hills to a dramatic, iconic landscape characterized by rugged formations and large wildlife such as the bison. As the seasons change, the Badlands vegetation undergoes significant shifts in color throughout the year. The version depicted in the game reflects how the landscape appears between July and August, in which the game is set.
Draky also shares her insight on how difficult it was to transfer this wonderful area into the scale of American Truck Simulator, with a message to our community: "The biggest challenge was the initial layout planning, as the space is quite limited, but I'm still very happy with the result, and I'm sure you'll love experiencing this place every time you pass through."
Both the Steam Machine 2TB and 2TB bundle options come with two additional faceplates: red fabric, and solid walnut.
All prices are inclusive of VAT where applicable.
We have details on how to sign up for a chance to reserve yours below. Since this has proven to be a weird time to launch hardware, we thought this would be a good opportunity to share more about how we got here.
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Steam Machine, like our other hardware products, is made up of many components that we source from manufacturers around the world. The price at which we sell our hardware is a direct result of the cost of these components. We felt like we had a good understanding of how those costs might change over time when we first started sourcing them for Steam Machine back in 2023. That understanding was born from the many years of data we all have about the evolution of PC hardware prices – primarily, that it tends to get cheaper over time as new technology arrives.
Over the past year or so, that has changed quickly and significantly, most visibly for RAM and storage components. There are a variety of reasons, all of which are affecting hardware products everywhere. The overall effect is that our original goal for the price of Steam Machine is no longer viable. So the prices we're sharing today reflect the state of the world for manufacturing; or, more accurately, it reflects the price of the components as we've secured them over the past 6 months.
Price wasn't the only thing impacted by all of this: availability was as well. There were periods where we found we couldn't source some of our components at all, at any price. More than anything else, this has impacted the number of units we've been able to produce for launch.
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In an effort to improve the purchase experience and limit resellers, we're implementing a reservation system.
If you're busy now, no problem: You can sign up anytime before Thursday June 25th at 10 a.m. Pacific.
At that time, we will close signups and do a one-time randomization to determine the reservation and waitlist order.
Based on the reservation order, you will receive an email on June 25th indicating one of two things:
You've been added to the reservation queue and a Steam Machine has been reserved in your name. As units become available for shipment, people in the reservation queue will receive an email with the option to purchase.
We'll send the first batch of those starting Monday June 29th, and will continue to go through the reservation queue as units become available.
You've been added to the waitlist and we'll let you know when more units become available.
More details below in the FAQ.
FAQ
Why a randomized reservation order?
We underestimated customer interest when we recently released the new Steam Controller, and we wanted to create a system that would be less frustrating and more fair for everyone. A launch that starts at a specific day and time tends to reward bots, people with fast internet connections, talented gaming fingers for quick F5/refresh reactions, and those who can schedule their life around that moment. By accepting reservation signups over the course of a few days, without any incentive to be first, we're hoping to take away some of that friction. The longer timeframe also allows us to do some extra validation on the signups to make sure they're real accounts, with only one per household.
Are there any criteria for signing up?
Customers must meet the following criteria to be able to sign up:
You must have a Steam account in good standing.
You must have made a purchase on Steam prior to April 27th 2026.
Limit one signup per household. We will use payment method, shipping address, and other information to eliminate multiple entries.
What if I don't sign up before June 25th at 10 a.m. Pacific?
After the one-time randomization at that time, anyone who signs up will be automatically added to the back of the waitlist.
Do I have to pick a specific model at signup?
If you care about getting any available Steam Machine model, more than any specific one, you're welcome to sign up for multiple models. Each model has its own list of sign-ups that will be randomized on June 25th at 10am. After that, if you are assigned a reservation queue spot for one or more models, you'll automatically be allocated a reservation for the highest end one you're in, and removed from all the others. If you didn't get a reservation spot for any of the models you signed up for, you'll be placed on the waitlist for the model that you were closest to the front of.
Are these sign up lists separated by region?
Yes, there are separate lists for each shipping region – North America, United Kingdom/European Union, and Australia. You'll be automatically placed in the lists for the region you're in.
I received an email that I’m in the reservation queue, what does that mean?
It means you have a Steam Machine reserved for you. All you need to do is wait, and once we have it ready, we'll send you an email with the option to purchase. You'll then have 72 hours to complete the purchase before we cancel your reservation and move on to the next person in the queue.
When can I expect to get my order email?
We will begin emailing folks in the reservation queue the week of June 29th, in the order they were randomized into. We expect to continue sending these emails throughout the remainder of the year.
I received an email that I'm on the waitlist, what does that mean?
It means that when we did the one-time randomization of the reservation queue, your place in line ended up beyond the number of Steam Machines we'll have in this production run. As we work our way through the queue, some customers may cancel their reservations. If that happens, you may be moved up in the reservation queue, and you'll be notified via email that you have a reservation after all. But if not, nothing about your position in the waitlist changes, and any future production runs of Steam Machines will be offered to customers in order they're on the waitlist.
Can I change which model I reserved?
Once the randomization has occurred on June 25th, and you’ve received your reservation or waitlist email, you cannot change the Steam Machine model you have signed up for. Canceling a reservation or leaving the waitlist will release your spot.
What if I’m in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, or Hong Kong?
Visit Komodo, our official distributor in those regions, to learn how to order in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Steam Machine will not be shipping in South Korea.
Is this the Valve console?
We think of Steam Machine as an extension of PC gaming, not as a console.
The traditional console model is to sell hardware at a loss and make up the revenue with subscription services or by selling games that are locked-in to the hardware. We think this can make sense for a single business in the short term but that open ecosystems are better for customers over the long term. PC gaming's history proves this: The openness of the PC gaming space has enabled it to be the primary driver of hardware and software innovation for decades.
The strength of PC gaming is the ability to play the games you want on the hardware you want. Steam Machine is *a* solution to these problems (and we think it's a great one), but it's not the only solution, and we don't want it to be.
If I don't get a Steam Machine right away, is there anything else I can do?
Thanks to the openness of the PC platform, there are lots of options for devices that will allow you to run games natively or streamed to your TV. There are many PC sites and communities out there that can help you with that. For our part, we are continuing to work toward enabling SteamOS to be used on more hardware than just ours. In fact, with the newly-released SteamOS 3.8, you can run the same code and operating system as Steam Machine on your own living-room PC using whatever PC parts you want:
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