Lenovo shuts down rumors and says it will continue supporting the original Legion Go for a few more years
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Lenovo’s Legion Go is still considered one of the better Windows gaming handhelds. With its large 8.8-inch display, detachable controllers, and powerful Ryzen Z1 series chip, it positioned itself as a premium alternative to devices like the Steam Deck and the ASUS ROG Ally. And because of its higher price tag and feature set, it makes sense for many owners to expect long-term support from Lenovo.
That is why recent rumors caused concern among users. Over the past week, reports began circulating online claiming that Lenovo had stopped releasing driver updates for the first-generation Legion Go just over two years after launch. Some even suggested that support had quietly ended, which led to worries that the device was nearing end-of-life.
The confusion appears to have started after a statement from Lenovo’s Korean branch mentioned that there were “no further driver update plans” for the original model. The statement was machine translated, and it quickly spread across forums and social media. Since the Legion Go uses AMD’s Ryzen Z1 and Z1 Extreme chips, some users also began speculating that AMD driver support may have been the issue.
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The first-gen Legion Go will continue to receive updates
However, Lenovo has now officially addressed the situation. Adam Patrick Murray from PC World reached out to Lenovo for a response, and fortunately, the company confirmed that support for the Legion Go (8.8”, 1) has not been discontinued. Lenovo stated that it will continue providing necessary driver and BIOS updates through October 2029. The company also clarified that it is working closely with AMD on driver update timing and that updates will be released only after passing Lenovo’s internal review process.
If you’re a Legion Go user, this basically means you should stop worrying – you don’t need to upgrade to the Legion Go 2 just yet (which is especially nice considering it’s suffering from some pretty hefty price hikes). Your first-gen device will continue getting support for at least three more years, which sounds reasonable for a handheld.
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