Steam Frame

Steam Frame
	Promotional material of the Steam Frame
Codename	"Deckard"
Developer	Valve Corporation
Type	Virtual reality headset
Released	2026
Introductory price	TBA
Media	Digital distribution
Operating system	SteamOS
System on a chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
CPU	ARM64
Memory	16 GB unified LPDDR5X RAM
Storage	256 GB UFS; 1 TB UFS;
Removable storage	microSD card slot
Display	Dual 2160 × 2160 LCD (per eye), 72–144 Hz (144 Hz experimental)
Sound	Dual speaker drivers per ear, dual-microphone array
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 7 (2 × 2, dual radios for 5 GHz and 6 GHz); Included wireless adapter (Wi-Fi 6E, 6 GHz, low-latency PC link); Bluetooth 5.3; USB-C 2.0 (rear, charging + data);
Power	21.6 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion battery; Charges over USB-C (45 W);
Online services	Steam
Dimensions	175 mm × 95 mm × 110 mm (6.9 in × 3.7 in × 4.3 in) (core module + facial interface)
Weight	440 g (core module + headstrap); 185 g (core module);
Predecessor	Valve Index
Website	store.steampowered.com/sale/steamframe

Steam Frame is an upcoming virtual reality headset developed by Valve Corporation. Announced in November 2025 as part of a new lineup of Valve-produced hardware, and replacing the Valve Index, it is expected to be released in 2026.

The Frame is a standalone headset utilizing inside-out tracking, competing primarily with similar Android-based headsets such as Meta Quest. It can run software (including both VR and non-VR games) natively via its Linux-based SteamOS operating system, leveraging the existing Proton compatibility layer for Microsoft Windows software, as well as additional compatibility layers for Android apps (primarily for running software targeting similar standalone headsets), and running x86-64 code on its ARM-based CPU. It can also stream software wirelessly from a personal computer using Steam Link. Unlike the Valve Index, the Frame does not need to be physically tethered to a PC, nor does it require external "lighthouse" base stations placed in the room.