Leaked marketing materials from JD.com suggest the Lenovo Legion Go 2 will support SteamOS, a major shift for the handheld gaming PC market. Originally launched with Windows 11, the device—powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU—may offer an official switch to SteamOS, addressing a key complaint from hardcore gamers regarding Windows' performance on handhelds. This follows the release of the less powerful Legion Go S, which featured 'powered by SteamOS.' Lenovo has officially confirmed a SteamOS edition will launch in June 2026 for $1,199.99.

This move signals a significant pivot for Lenovo, aligning with the growing demand for Linux-based gaming environments and challenging competitors like Valve's Steam Deck.