Valve May Reveal Its New VR Headset Following September Rumors

After weeks of speculation surrounding September 17, Valve has still not officially confirmed its next VR headset. The rumors began when the company filed a trademark for “Steam Frame,” and by mid-September, many believed that date could be the announcement of a successor to the 2019 Valve Index. While no reveal has yet taken place, the evidence pointing to new hardware continues to grow.

The Index, released nearly six years ago, is still regarded as one of the most respected VR devices on the market; however, leaks and filings suggest that Valve may have been developing a sequel under the codename Deckard. In early September, the Steam Frame trademark was discovered, leading to speculation that Valve could be preparing new hardware. Although some initially thought Steam Frame might refer to a family of gaming devices or even a SteamOS-powered console, the most consistent reports connect it to a next-generation VR headset.

Attention grew when several VR content creators hinted that Wednesday, September 17, could be an announcement date. Reddit users tracked the movements of influencers such as NathieVR, who posted on X about traveling to Seattle, near Valve’s headquarters in Bellevue, Washington.

Greetings from Seattle 👀 pic.twitter.com/EVShCFH3PS

— Nathie (@NathieVR) September 16, 2025

Habie147, one of the largest VR YouTubers, teased a “special report” planned for that day, while MRTV mentioned traveling to see a “mystery VR headset.” Cas and Chary XR added to speculation with a cryptic reference to a Frame-related reveal. Many of these creators also confirmed they would not attend Meta Connect, which was scheduled for September 17–18 in Silicon Valley. This overlap drew comparisons to 2019, when Valve revealed the Index on April 30 during Facebook’s F8 conference.

Additional speculation came from dataminer Brad Lynch, who pointed to changes in the SteamVR codebase where components were renamed “Frames.” He connected this directly to the Steam Frame trademark and earlier leaks referencing Deckard and the “Roy” controllers. Deckard has been discussed since at least 2021, when SteamVR code suggested Valve was testing wireless or standalone headset features. In the years since, dataminers have uncovered references to new tracking technology, higher-resolution displays, and redesigned controllers. Shipping manifests from 2022 and 2023 suggested prototype hardware was in circulation, while files discovered in 2024 indicated that the Roy controllers were being prepared for mass production. Reports at the time also noted that these controllers were being tooled alongside a potential Steam Controller 2.

In September 2025, Lynch reported that Valve was rebranding SteamVR “Overlays” as “Frames,” describing it as a change connected to the Steam Frame hardware and its focus on spatial gaming. This development closely followed the Steam Frame trademark filing and added to expectations that an official reveal could be approaching.

Leaks have also circulated about potential pricing and launch plans. The Steam Frame is rumored to be a standalone wireless headset priced at around $1,200 USD, or about £950. The complete bundle is expected to include the Roy controllers. Reports have also suggested the device may allow Steam Deck flat-screen games to run in a special VR mode, extending Valve’s hardware ecosystem. Current speculation points to a release window before the end of 2025.

Several people have confirmed that Valve is aiming to release new standalone, wireless VR headset (codename Deckard) by the end of 2025. The current price for the full bundle is set to be $1200. Including some "in-house" games (or demos) that are already done. Valve want to give… pic.twitter.com/alHzQuwNvc

— ‎Gabe Follower (@gabefollower) February 26, 2025

Valve has not confirmed any of these details and has not publicly addressed the Steam Frame or Deckard codename.

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