Tesla, the leading electric vehicle manufacturer, is reportedly discontinuing Steam support on some new deliveries of its Model X SUV. A Reddit user who was looking forward to receiving the long range version of the Model X posted a message they received from the company. The message mentioned an update, in the vehicles gaming computer that now prevents it from playing Steam games.
This news comes as a surprise to many, considering that Tesla CEO Elon Musk had previously touted Steam support as a selling point for the company’s vehicles. The enhanced GPU, in the updated 2022 editions of Model S and Model X was promoted for its ability to handle games such as Cyberpunk 2077. Yet it seems Tesla is changing course on this aspect, with Model X shipments.
The Future of Gaming in Tesla Vehicles
The decision to remove Steam support from some new Model X deliveries raises questions about the future of gaming in Tesla vehicles. The company has removed the feature, from its Cybertruck. Hasn’t mentioned any intentions to introduce the gaming platform to its Model Y and Model 3 vehicles even though newer models come with enhanced AMD Ryzen processors.
Furthermore Tesla has a track record of taking games off its cars like Sonic the Hedgehog. This new update implies that the company might be changing its focus from, in car gaming because of cost saving efforts and a concentration, on advancing robotaxi technology. As Tesla continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether Steam support and other gaming features will remain a part of the company’s vision for the future of transportation.
