{"id":303571,"date":"2025-10-14T20:52:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/303571\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T20:52:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T20:52:20","slug":"valve-steam-frame-vr-headset-nearing-release-new-report-claims-mass-production-has-begun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/303571\/","title":{"rendered":"Valve ‘Steam Frame’ VR headset nearing release? New report claims mass production has begun"},"content":{"rendered":"

Valve’s next VR headset may be preparing to launch before the end of 2025, with a new report claiming the rumored “Steam Frame<\/a>” has entered mass production.<\/p>\n

The next-gen VR headset, also referenced as Valve Deckard<\/a>, is reportedly set to launch this year. This comes from the Chinese analyst group XR Research Institute (via UploadVR<\/a>), who claim production has already begun on the headset, and we can expect 400,000 to 600,000 units per year.<\/p>\n

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As noted, this puts it along the same numbers as the Apple Vision Pro at around 400,000 units<\/a>, after production had been cut. This points to more of a niche headset, and likely a pricey one, especially compared to the Meta Quest 3<\/a> and Quest 3S<\/a>, which are at least set to be in the millions.<\/p>\n

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Rumors of Valve’s “Steam Frame” have been ramping up, with many recently believing it would be revealed during Meta Connect 2025<\/a>. This didn’t come to be, but the VR headset had also been rumored to launch by the end of 2025 before<\/a>. According to known leaker Gabe Follower on X<\/a>, it will apparently be priced around $1,200 \/ \u00a3950 \/ AU$1,900.<\/p>\n

If the report is true, it’s looking more likely that we’ll finally see the long-rumored Valve VR headset. Recently, tipster SadlyItsBradley on X<\/a> confirmed that Valve rebranded “SteamVR ‘Overlays’ to ‘Frames,'” and seeing as Valve trademarked the “Steam Frame” moniker<\/a>, it’s likely that the next piece of hardware will be all about VR gaming.<\/p>\n

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Of course, it’s worth taking this in with a pinch of salt, seeing as the “Steam Frame” was rumored to be revealed back in September. However, now that it’s reported to have entered mass production, it’s a good sign that the VR headset is well on its way.<\/p>\n

We’ve seen many rumors of Valve’s next headset, with a Valve product designer seemingly confirming work on a VR headset<\/a> in an interview. The question is, will it be a standalone headset to take on the Meta Quest 3, or a headset that takes advantage of a link to a PC?<\/p>\n

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Rumors of a SteamVR Link Wireless Dongle on Reddit<\/a> via TweakTown<\/a> to wirelessly connect the “Steam Frame” to a PC to allow for higher-quality VR gaming, and SadlyItsBradley has also unveiled<\/a> what the Roy controllers may look like.<\/p>\n

In any case, it may not be much longer until we find out. Valve is expected to have many hugely anticipated products in the works, including its Steam Deck 2 <\/a>and a new Steam “Fremont” console<\/a>. But for now, we’ll be keeping an eye out for a “Steam Frame” announcement.<\/p>\n

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