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Where did Dbrand’s Steam Machine Companion Cube go?

The dbrand Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine has been canceled effective immediately. The company developed the unlicensed accessory without obtaining permission from Valve to use the Portal intellectual property. Refunds are currently being processed for buyers.

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What changed

The product transitioned from a pre-order accessory to a canceled project due to lack of licensing.

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  1. dbrand Cancels Steam Machine Companion Cube After Valve Objection

    The dbrand Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine has been canceled effective immediately. The company developed the unlicensed accessory without obtaining permission from Valve to use the Portal intellectual property. Refunds are currently being processed for buyers.

    What's confirmed:

    • dbrand canceled its Steam Machine Companion Cube enclosure because it did not ask Valve for permission.
    • The accessory was modeled after the Portal weighted companion cube storage box.
    • dbrand is issuing refunds to customers.
    • Valve announced the Steam Machine on November 12, 2025.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The product received over 100,000 pre-saves last week.
    • dbrand posted a lengthy explanation and apology on its subreddit.
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