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What is Valve Deckard?
Valve Deckard is the codename for Valve's next-generation VR headset, representing a significant evolution from the PC-tethered Valve Index. The codename "Deckard" is widely believed to reference Rick Deckard from Blade Runner, following Valve's sci-fi naming pattern (with companion "Roy" controllers named after Roy Batty from the same film).
Based on extensive SteamVR code analysis, patent filings, and credible leaks, Deckard is expected to be a standalone/hybrid device running a VR-adapted version of SteamOS, similar to the Steam Deck. Unlike the Index, Deckard likely uses inside-out tracking via onboard cameras, eliminating the need for external base stations (though "Dual Tracking Mode" references suggest optional Lighthouse compatibility may remain).
The leaked "Roy" controllers feature a ringless design with a gamepad-like button layout (D-pad, ABXY buttons, bumpers), strongly suggesting Deckard will play both VR titles and traditional flatscreen Steam games on a virtual display—effectively functioning as a "wearable Steam Deck."
Technical specifications from leaked prototypes include dual 2160×2160 LCD panels operating at 120Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processing, eye-tracking capabilities, and wireless PC VR streaming via Wi-Fi 6/6E, potentially utilizing a dedicated USB dongle.
When will Deckard be released?
Development seems to be progressing steadily, tracked extensively by dataminer Brad Lynch (SadlyItsBradley) and his community. Their analysis of SteamVR code revealed advancement from early "Proof of Concept" (POC) prototypes in 2021 to later "Engineering Validation" (EV) stages by early 2025. Lynch's group also uncovered leaked 3D models of the "Roy" controllers (reportedly being "tooled for mass production") and references to Valve developing a branded USB wireless dongle.
While specific release dates remain unconfirmed by Valve, these findings suggest significant progress. Some reports point towards a potential late 2025 release window with a price around $1,200, possibly bundled with in-house games or demos (potentially including a Half-Life experience) and could be sold at a loss to drive ecosystem adoption—similar to Valve's strategy with the Steam Deck.
However, Valve's reputation for "Valve Time" (prioritizing product quality over deadlines) means the actual release could differ from these projections. The company has never officially confirmed Deckard's existence, despite substantial evidence from code, patents, and reliable third-party reports tracked by analysts like Lynch.