Rumor Suggests Valve’s VR Headset Releases This Year With One Interesting Core Feature

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Reports indicate that Valve Corporation is gearing up for the release of a brand new, wireless virtual reality headset, known as “Deckard,” by the close of 2025. This upcoming device is expected to surpass the Valve Index, the company’s initial VR headset introduced in 2019 and launched simultaneously with the critically acclaimed game Half-Life: Alyx.

Information from a reliable source, Gabe Follower, who is renowned for his accurate data mining and insights into Valve’s projects, indicates that multiple sources have confirmed a planned release of the Deckard headset by Valve before the end of this year. Notably, during the CS:GO era, Gabe Follower has shared several leaks about Counter-Strike 2.

High-End Hardware With a Price to Match

The total package is anticipated to cost approximately $1,200 and it’s slated to come with some exclusive games or demos developed in-house. Interestingly, rumors indicate that Valve plans to sell the device at a loss in order to provide an unparalleled user experience.

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The full package is projected to cost around $1,200 and it will feature in-house developed games or demos. Despite its premium price tag, it’s said that Valve intends to sell the device at a loss to guarantee top-notch user experience.

Over the past few months, I stumbled upon some secret designs of upcoming controllers, code-named “Roy,” hidden within SteamVR updates. These findings suggest that these advanced input devices are being developed to work seamlessly with the Deckard VR headset. The Deckard, as we know, is slated to operate on a customized version of SteamOS, derived from the operating system of the Steam Deck, and optimized explicitly for virtual reality uses.

Multiple sources have indicated that Valve intends to unveil a self-contained, wireless VR headset (nicknamed Deckard) by the close of 2025. The projected price for the complete package is expected to be $1200 and will include some in-house games or demos that have already been developed. Valve plans to offer…

— Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) February 26, 2025

A Standout Feature: Steam Deck Games in VR

One captivating key attribute of Deckard is its capability to run flat-screen video games in a virtual reality (VR) environment. In essence, this means that users can enjoy Steam Deck-compatible games on a vast virtual display without the need for a computer. This could potentially merge traditional gaming with VR, providing an unparalleled degree of adaptability to the users.

There’s been a growing excitement among gamers as more leaks and inside sources hint towards an unannounced headset by Valve, known as the Deckard. Rumors suggest that private presentations might start soon, leaving fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly waiting for an official announcement.

Could Deckard be Valve’s next big VR breakthrough? Only time will tell.

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2025-02-26 19:39