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Valve: Recent Years and Future Directions

This timeline focuses on Valve's more recent endeavors, including the development of new hardware, the continued evolution of Steam, and the company's forays into new technologies.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Release
2012
Valve releases Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), a successor to Counter-Strike: Source. CS:GO becomes a major eSport title.
Steam Machine Announcement
2013
Valve announces Steam Machines, a series of pre-built gaming PCs designed to run SteamOS. This marks Valve's entry into the hardware market.
Steam Machines Launch
2015
Steam Machines are launched, but they fail to gain significant traction in the market.
Artifact Release
2018
Valve releases Artifact, a digital card game based on the Dota 2 universe. The game receives mixed reviews and fails to achieve commercial success.
Valve Index Release
2019
Valve releases the Valve Index, a high-end virtual reality headset. The Index is well-received by enthusiasts and helps to advance the VR gaming market.
Half-Life: Alyx Release
2020
Valve releases Half-Life: Alyx, a virtual reality game set in the Half-Life universe. The game is critically acclaimed and is seen as a major step forward for VR gaming.
Steam Deck Release
2022
Valve releases the Steam Deck, a handheld gaming console based on Linux operating system. The Steam Deck receives positive reviews.
Continued Development and Innovation
Present
Valve continues to develop new games, hardware, and software, and to explore new technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud gaming. The company also remains committed to supporting the Steam platform and its vast community of players and developers.