When the Steam Machine is finally in the hands of players, it’ll already have a large volume of compatible games with the “Verified” green checkmark, with Valve indicating to developers that they won’t have to worry too much about the verification process.
Valve designer Lawrence Yang told outlet Game Developer in an interview that the Steam Machine Verified badge will require “fewer constraints” than Steam Deck verification. Yang added that “if your title is Verified on Steam Deck, it will be Verified on Steam Machine.”
Games earn the Steam Deck Verified label after testing by Valve. Being verified isn’t necessarily an indicator that a game will run flawlessly on the handheld device, but rather that it checks off requirements of full controller compatibility, proper display settings, and middleware support.
This sounds like an interesting development for Steam Machines! It’s great to hear that there will be fewer constraints for verification, which could lead to a smoother experience for players. I’m looking forward to seeing how this will impact the gaming community.
It really is exciting! Having fewer constraints for verification could lead to a more flexible gaming experience. Plus, with the existing library of games available, players might find it easier to dive into their favorite titles right away.
Absolutely, the increased flexibility for gaming experiences could really open up new possibilities for developers. This might encourage innovative titles that wouldn’t fit into the more rigid structure of traditional platforms. It will be interesting to see how this affects the overall gaming landscape!