Mike Ybarra also thinks that it would be great for Xbox if it left Windows behind to instead use SteamOS for its future hardware releases.
"We're not interested in getting to a point where it's 20 or 30 or even 50% more performance at the same battery life," said an engineer.
Enabled by default, Steam Deck users can now continue their downloads in this new mode without leaving the handheld's screen on.
Steam Deck owners can now experience more stable frame rates and faster loading times, while the base game also sees improvements.
World of Tanks: HEAT is set to offer a more fast-paced multiplayer experience than its the base World of Tanks in epic 10-on-10 matches.
The Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077, slated for launch alongside the console, runs at a smooth 40 FPS in handheld mode.
Naughty Dog and PlayStation's acclaimed action-adventure title is set to launch for PC later this week, on April 3.
Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam will include support for various Steam features, including trading cards and achievements.
Valve spoke about the future of SteamOS, the Steam Deck, and SteamVR in a recent post looking back at its advancements in 2024.
The portable gaming PC sold over a million units worldwide in its debut year. Valve has since confirmed "multiple million" units sold.
Valve has previously stated that it would not work on a Steam Deck 2 unless it offered a generational leap over the original.
Microsoft wants to continue making Windows feel like a good place to play games by bridging the usability gap between a PC and Xbox.
There will also be Windows 11 variants of the Lenovo Legion Go S, with the higher-end one slated for release later this month and a $799 price tag.
The limited edition model will have the same specs as the 1TB OLED version of the device, and will also come with an exclusive white carrying case.
"In our efforts to combat cheating in Apex, we've identified Linux OS as being a path for a variety of impactful exploits and cheats," EA says.
Evil Empire warns that Steam Deck players "may experience occasional drops in frame rate" in some sections of the game, though the developer will continue to optimize performance.
"So we really do want to wait for a generational leap in compute without sacrificing battery life before we ship the real second generation of Steam Deck," says Valve designer Lawrence Yang.
All Possible Futures and Devolver Digital's action-adventure title is due out next week for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Steam Families replaces both Steam Family Sharing and Steam Family View as a new, single feature that manages and oversees game sharing.
Ubisoft's acclaimed sidescrolling Metroidvania action-adventure title is now natively playable on Steam and Steam Deck.
