Some would like to see a gaming smartphone based on SteamOS.
Valve has dispelled rumors of a possible release of a smartphone running SteamOS. Despite the success of Steam Deck and the announcement of the Steam Frame VR device, the company is not going to turn its operating system into a mobile platform. Valve engineer Pierre-Lou Griffet said this in an interview with The Verge.
According to Griffet, Valve is indeed funding the development of Fex, a free tool that enables Windows games and applications to run on ARM devices. This technology is already integrated into the updated version of SteamOS and is used in the upcoming Steam Frame VR headset, which will be able to run games directly using its own computing power. However, despite Fex's potential for mobile devices, Valve sees no need to create its own smartphone.
"I don't think it will be our priority to develop content or adapt SteamOS for such devices. We are already busy supporting three areas: desktop PCs, living room consoles, and portable systems. There is already enough work to do."
Meanwhile, Fex technology is already finding application on third-party platforms. For example, the Chinese Gamehub application from GameSir allows you to run Steam games on Android smartphones. Compatibility and stability are still far from ideal, but with a sufficiently powerful device, you can comfortably play undemanding projects like Hollow Knight: Silksong.
