Valve has filed two trademark applications for the term “Steam Frame” with the US Patent and Trademark Office. The filing covers computer hardware and networking technology, as well as game consoles, controllers, and accessories.
The documents surfaced on Reddit and show that the applications were submitted in September 2025, though they have not yet been approved. Valve hasn’t officially announced any new product, but the filings have sparked speculation about the company’s next hardware project — possibly a follow-up to the Valve Index VR headset or its own dedicated console.
According to the trademark description, the brand also covers software for processing and playing audio, video, and multimedia content, along with streaming applications. That wording recalls earlier initiatives like the Steam Machines or the Steam Deck, launched in 2022 as a handheld PC. Like those, it ran on SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system with a compatibility layer for Windows games.
The word “Frame” could hint at a new hardware chassis or a modular platform. Some observers suspect a dedicated console, while others see a new VR headset as more likely, especially since Valve has long been rumored to be working on a successor to the Index under the codename “Deckard.” The filing itself, however, offers no concrete evidence of a connection.
So far, Valve has not commented on the purpose of the “Steam Frame” trademark. No technical details or release timeline are known. Whether it turns out to be a VR headset, a console system, or another type of PC gaming device remains unclear. It could even apply to multiple products at once.
One thing is certain: Valve appears to be preparing another major hardware push and wants to lock down the branding in advance.
Sources: Trademark 99370861 / 99370857
