Valve has supposedly been developing a new VR headset code named the “Deckard,” one that will cost $1,200 when it launches at the end of this year. From a report:
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 the user the best possible experience without cutting any costs. Even at the current price, it will be sold at a loss. A few months ago, we saw leaked models of controllers (codename Roy) in the SteamVR update. It will be using the same SteamOS from Steam Deck, but adapted for virtual reality. One of the core features is the ability to play flat-screen game that are already playable on Steam Deck, but in VR on a big screen without a PC. The first behind closed doors presentations could start soon.
Greg Coomer, one of Valve’s product designers, led credence to the development of a new VR headset in 2022 when he shared the following:
I can definitely say that we are continuing to develop VR headsets recently. Valve has a lot of expertise in VR devices and has faith in the medium and VR games. We hope to remain open on PC platforms rather than having VR games exclusively on a certain platform. While adhering to this belief, we are continuing development.
And here’s some supposed schematics/renders of the device and its controllers:
The Valve Index, Valve’s current headset, was released in April 2019 for $999. All of its accessories can be found on Valve’s Virtual Reality Hardware page, which remains live and can be accessed here.