Recent concerns among Lenovo Legion Go users regarding the discontinuation of driver and BIOS updates have been officially addressed by the company. Following reports suggesting an end to support for the popular handheld gaming PC, Lenovo has issued a clear statement to quell these rumors, promising continued updates for the device.
Key Takeaways
- Lenovo confirms ongoing driver and BIOS support for the original Legion Go.
- Support is guaranteed to continue through October 2029.
- The company is collaborating with AMD on update cadences.
Addressing Support Rumors
Speculation about the cessation of support for the Lenovo Legion Go began circulating after statements from Lenovo’s Korean branch suggested no further driver updates were planned for the original model. This, coupled with a perceived lack of recent updates for the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip powering the device, led to widespread concern among owners. Many feared their handheld gaming PCs would soon become obsolete without crucial optimizations for new game releases.
Lenovo’s Official Statement
Lenovo has now officially refuted these claims, denouncing them as “ugly rumors.” In a statement provided to PCWorld, a Lenovo PR contact clarified the company’s commitment to the Legion Go. The statement reads: “Support for the Lenovo Legion Go (8.8″, 1) has not been discontinued. Lenovo is actively continuing to support the Legion Go (8.8″, 1) with necessary driver and BIOS updates and will continue to do so through October 2029. Lenovo is working in concert with AMD on driver update cadence, and new updates will be released once they have passed Lenovo’s rigorous review protocols.”
Collaboration with AMD
This assurance means that Legion Go owners can expect continued software support, including essential driver and BIOS updates, for at least the next five years. Lenovo emphasized its ongoing collaboration with AMD to ensure a steady stream of updates. These updates will be released after undergoing Lenovo’s stringent internal review processes, aiming to maintain optimal performance and compatibility for the handheld device.
