Dbrand cancels its Portal-themed Steam Machine “Companion Cube” accessory and refunds customers who preordered or purchased it, the company says. Dbrand announced the refund on Monday, stating that it produced the item “without a license from Valve.” The accessory was unveiled in November and Dbrand began taking preorders last Monday, but the product later disappears from the company’s website within days. Multiple outlets report that Valve’s lack of authorization is the central issue behind the cancellation. Polygon and TechRadar both describe the accessory as never having permission from Valve and characterize it as an anticipated add-on that is now discontinued. The Verge similarly reports that Dbrand’s explanation for the shutdown focuses on missing licensing from Valve. Across the coverage, there is no indication the product will return; instead, the emphasis is on customer refunds and the licensing dispute behind the abrupt removal of the item from sale. Dbrand does not present an alternative plan in these reports, and Valve is not described as offering a different outcome publicly.