Valve has clarified that the upcoming OLED version of the Steam Deck is simply an upgrade rather than an all-new next-gen Steam Deck 2. This information comes after details were shared by the Steam Deck's designer Lawrence Yang about the development of a true next-generation device. However, fans will have to be patient as the Steam Deck 2 is expected to release no earlier than two years from now.

In the meantime, along with the OLED upgrade, Valve has been selling refurbished Steam Deck units, and a rumor has surfaced suggesting the ability to hide games from friends on Steam might be introduced soon. Despite the anticipation for a new iteration, Valve ensures that upgrades will keep the current Steam Deck experience fresh for its users.

In related news, Sony has filed for a patent for instantly replayable "triggerpoints," anti-cheat measures are disrupting parachutes in games like Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, and there is speculation about upcoming features on Steam. As for other gaming updates, Netflix's "Arcane" is set for a new season next year, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has surpassed 5 million sales, and Super Mario Bros. has also seen impressive sales figures. Additionally, the first trailer for GTA 6 is confirmed to be coming next month.