“When is SteamOS ISO releasing publicly?” is the most often asked question since SteamOS’s resuscitation. Well, based on recent document sightings, that might occur soon. In addition to hinting at the public release of SteamOS, Valve has issued brand guidelines and logos for third-party manufacturers whose devices will run the operating system.
First reported by X user Brad Lynch, Valve is adding new branding logos and guidelines for third-party manufacturers. The assets included are for Seam Client, SteamOS, and SteamVR.
I am excited since Steam has issued SteamOS brand rules, which means we might see unconventional SteamOS-powered handhelds in the future. “Partners/manufacturers will ship hardware with a Steam image in the form given by and/or created in close collaboration with Valve,” according to the “Powered by SteamOS” page.
This means manufacturers might soon be able to make SteamOS images available for new consoles in partnership with Valve, which hopefully also includes images for existing handheld consoles like the ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion GO. Although this doesn’t directly confirm we are getting a public ISO anytime soon, it does highlight a crucial first step for SteamOS.