Steam Machine Pushed to 2026 | Anti-Cheat Problem SOLVED

The Steam Machine is officially delayed due to a massive RAM shortage, but this might actually be the best thing to happen to Linux gaming in 2026. While Valve struggles to secure memory for the new console, developers like EA and Psyonix are quietly tearing down the final boss of Linux gaming: kernel-level anti-cheat. From EA's new Javelin ARM64 job listing hinting at Proton support, to Rocket League officially confirming Easy Anti-Cheat compatibility for Steam Deck, the software landscape is shifting dramatically. We break down the exact reasons for the Steam Machine delay, the leaked pricing concerns, and why this extra time allows the industry to fix the biggest problem facing SteamOS before it hits your living room. 🎮 CHAPTERS 00:00 The Steam Machine Story So Far 03:09 The RAM Crisis & Pricing Leaks 05:38 Anti-Cheat: The Last Great Wall 08:21 Rocket League Gets It Right 11:08 What This Means for the Future 🔗 RESOURCES & SOURCES Valve's 2025 Year in Review (Delay Confirmation): https://www.theverge.com/games/890986... EA Javelin Job Listing: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03... Rocket League EAC Announcement: https://www.pcguide.com/news/rocket-l... 📱 FOLLOW TON DOES LINUX Website: https://tondoeslinux.com Facebook:   / tondoeslinux   Twitter/X: @tondoeslinux #SteamMachine #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck #SteamDeck #Linux #PCGaming ======================================================= "Please like, comment, and subscribe to receive more videos of this kind." https://goo.gl/a9JwXB Use VidIQ for your channel: https://vidiq.com/TonDoesLinux Use the best VPN: https://surfshark.club/friend/FN3Sduq4 Learn Linux:    • Learn Linux Desktop   Learn Arch:    • Learn Arch Linux 2019   Website: www.tondoeslinux.com Like my Facebook page:   / tondoeslinux   See me on Twitter   / tondoes   #tondoeslinux #linuxtutorial #linux #apple #tech #shorts