With various VR content creators confirming they’ve been invited to Seattle this week, speculation points toward an upcoming reveal of the long-rumored Steam Frame headset.
Valve is yet to issue an official announcement as of yet, but the sudden gathering of big names in VR circles has done its job, and the community is doing what it’s always doing – and that’s creating rumors and setting the community ablaze with anticipation.
So, what do we actually know about the Steam Frame? Let’s dig in.
VR Influencers Fuel Speculation Around Valve’s Steam Frame VR Headset
Social media is in full swing, as the latest wave of rumors came from a string of posts, where well-known VR influencers are said to be traveling to Seattle for a yet undisclosed event.
Competitor Meta is hosting its annual Connect event on September 17 and 18, but multiple influencers are skipping the dates in order to head to Seattle.
Valve’s last VR reveal of the Valve Index coincided with a Facebook event in 2019, which has fuelled rumors that they are set to repeat history.
The overlap between attendees and the rumors about the VR headset has Valve fans convinced that it’s about the Steam Frame.
It is no surprising either, since Valve and even head honcho Gabe Newell himself has a long-lasting history of revealing, especially new hardware, at the last minute.
There’s usually no teasers, no buildup, just a whisper on reddit and other forums as well as social media platforms. But after years of speculation following the release of the Valve Index in 2019, this could be the very moment the company finally shows the Steam Frame.
What Do We Know About Valve’s VR Headset?
Reports suggest Valve has been developing a standalone VR headset that doesn’t require a tethered PC, putting it in direct competition with the Meta Quest lineup.
Rumors also point toward improved lenses, a higher resolution display, and more advanced inside-out tracking – though none of this has been officially confirmed.
The branding itself – ‘Steam Frame’ – first surfaced in leaks last year, but Valve has never publicly acknowledged the name.
