A Steam Machine welcome tour experience has been added to Valve's digital storefront. Based on the company's recent patterns, the addition may indicate that the long-anticipated PC line is finally nearing release, with the Steam Machine potentially debuting in early summer 2026.
Valve announced the second-generation Steam Machine in mid-November 2025. Presented as the company's latest attempt at bringing Linux-powered gaming to the living room, the mini PC was unveiled with an "early 2026" release window. Six months later, the device has yet to materialize, with industry watchers largely attributing the extended wait to increasingly difficult component supply conditions. Memory has been cited as a particular pressure point, as much of the available supply has reportedly been absorbed by hyperscalers backed by heavy AI investment.
As originally reported by hardware analyst Bradley Lynch, the Steam backend received a native Steam Machine welcome tour on May 29. The addition arrives in the form of a short interactive guide that informs new owners of the upcoming mini PC's capabilities. Lynch was also the person to spot an equivalent welcome tour for the Steam Controller back when Valve added it on April 2. That was exactly 25 days before...
