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The Steam gaming community is on alert after several data miners discovered signs that Valve may be working on a new standalone console for gamers. According to rumors and findings, the Washington-based company is developing a new traditional system called “Fremont”, which could be accompanied by the Steam Controller 2 and the Deckard virtual reality headset. Added to this are new clues which suggest that SteamOS could reach other devices…
Brad Lynch, a Valve expert, shared his findings on social media and, according to him, the Evidence suggests Fremont is not a base for current devices like the Steam Deck. One reason is that the system requires a full-size HDMI port connected directly to the board, rather than via USB-C. This suggests that the Fremont is designed to be a TV-focused console, similar to other desktops that don't have a dedicated GPU with their own HDMI ports.
What data validates this rumor?
Digging deeper into the data, it was found that the AMD Lilac board is being used for the development of Fremont and the final board is already completed. In addition, firmware developed specifically for this new device is currently being developed. Another interesting fact is that Quanta Computer, the maker of Steam Deck, is pprovide feedback on the new systema, suggesting that they might be involved in Fremont production.
While Valve hasn't commented on the rumors, it's interesting to note that the company is approaching the 10th anniversary of the launch of its first Steam Controller and Steam Machines. This could be an opportune time for Valve to launch a new device that refreshes its product lineup and gives gamers a more complete experience.
Valve “Fremont” would be its code name
We emphasize that at the moment this is all just rumors and speculation, and no official confirmation from Valve. However, if the rumors prove true, the Fremont could be an interesting device for Steam fans looking for a more comprehensive gaming experience focused on living room gaming. According to @SadlyItsBradley:
The information @FoxletFox found for us specifically states that the full-size HDMI port is connected directly to the host board (GPU), not via USB-C.
And again, the GPU in this case would of course be integrated with the AMD APU. This is probably not a portable device that can be connected to a TV. It's more like a fully dedicated device with HDMI output as the main focus,
Either way, we'll have to stay tuned to see what Valve might be cooking up for the future, and if Fremont is real, it'll surely be something we talk about a lot in the months to come. In the meantime, we can continue to speculate and wait for Valve to make an official statement about its plans for the future.
