Epic Games Store head Steve Allison said Epic is not aiming to topple Steam, describing coexistence as the path forward for PC storefronts.
Epic Games Store head Steve Allison said the company is not going to topple Steam, instead pointing to a path of coexistence between the PC storefronts.
Allison’s comments were published on February 3, 2026. They frame Epic’s approach as competing alongside Steam rather than replacing it.
The available information offers no further details about what that coexistence would involve for players or developers.
Steam Frame is listed as having launched on September 14, 2026, with reservations also noted.
A report published Nov. 2 says Steam users are opting for less powerful hardware as RAM prices rise, a potential concern for PC players weighing upgrades.
A former Epic developer has argued that Steam is so entrenched that its position may not be fixable.
A hands-on report published Nov. 2 describes a Steam demo centered on raccoon heists and compares its premise to Grand Theft Auto.
