Valve Trademarks "Steam Frame" Amidst Rumors Of A Steam OS Console

Valve, the gaming company behind the popular digital distribution platform Steam, has filed trademarks for the term "Steam Frame," sparking rumors of a new console or hardware product. The first trademark covers "computer game consoles for recreational game playing," while the second is more broadly for "computer hardware," similar to the trademark for the Steam Index VR headset. The industry speculation suggests that Valve is working on multiple hardware projects, including a Steam console codenamed "Fremont" and a new SteamVR headset codenamed "Deckard." The Valve Fremont recently appeared on a benchmarking platform, further fueling the rumors. While Valve's previous foray into console-like hardware, the Steam Machine, was a commercial failure, the success of the Steam Deck handheld has led many to believe the company may return to console-like hardware for its Linux-based SteamOS. The multiple trademarks for the "Steam Frame" brand suggest that it could cover various upcoming hardware devices and peripherals from Valve.