RPG NEWS / 2026.06.18
Steam Frame Inches Closer to Launch With Store Updates
In mid-August, there were rumors that Valve may soon launch its Steam Frame VR headset, although there was no exact launch date proposed. Following this, Valve has apparently been updating the backend of the Steam Store…
In mid-August, there were rumors that Valve may soon launch its Steam Frame VR headset, although there was no exact launch date proposed. Following this, Valve has apparently been updating the backend of the Steam Store page listing (via SteamDB) for the Frame with new package information, each representing a different SKU or bundle for the Steam Machine.
There are seven SKUs in total, and two of them were updated on September 3, following months of silence. The suggestion by notable VR industry insider, Brad Lynch, is that these updates may signal that Valve is preparing to make the Steam Frame available for pre-order or reservation soon. It is likely that there will be at least two base SKUs with no accessories aside from the controllers, a bundle with an additional battery pack, and at least one bundle with the so-called "Goopy Kit," which refers to the Ergonomic Accessories Kit that contains controller hand straps, a top head strap, and an extended light blocker. Read full story
There are seven SKUs in total, and two of them were updated on September 3, following months of silence. The suggestion by notable VR industry insider, Brad Lynch, is that these updates may signal that Valve is preparing to make the Steam Frame available for pre-order or reservation soon. It is likely that there will be at least two base SKUs with no accessories aside from the controllers, a bundle with an additional battery pack, and at least one bundle with the so-called "Goopy Kit," which refers to the Ergonomic Accessories Kit that contains controller hand straps, a top head strap, and an extended light blocker. Read full story