I stumbled onto something wild today. So, here’s a thing: Valve’s working on this new XR headset—been at it for a while. They’ve called it ‘Deckard.’ A pal of mine from the industry, Stan Larroque, he’s with Lynx, casually drops that he’s seen the thing. And let me tell ya, he’s got that “kid in a candy store” vibe about it. Calls it “quite amazing.” No date yet, next year maybe? Who knows, really.
Stan’s chilling on this, not tied down by NDAs or anything. But he throws in a nugget: Valve’s thing and Lynx’s stuff? Totally different playgrounds, he says. Money talks, right? Yet, there’s this side whisper—Stan hints they might share some parts. Imagine that awkward family dinner where everyone’s pretending to mind their business.
He doesn’t spill more tea, though. Throws his hands up, says he’d be annoyed if their own secrets got out. They gotta keep everyone guessing, right? But my detective senses scream supply chain leak. Another one.
Now, some 2026 mass production rumor is floating around—though, last I heard, this dude ‘Gabe Follower’ claimed end of 2025. What’s the truth? Anyone’s guess. Valve’s lips are zipped tighter than a… well, something really tight.
Apparently, Deckard’s been a name since way back in 2021. And there’s been leaks, like those sneaky prototype images from 2022. Oh, and some funky 3D models in a SteamVR update featuring a wannabe motion controller named ‘Roy’. Creative, huh?
A while back, Brad sure got everyone’s hopes up. He dug into Valve’s secret lab shenanigans, hinting they were importing gear for headset production in the US. Tossed in that Teleray group might be involved—they did bits for the Valve Index once upon a time.
Fast forward: everyone’s racing. Meta and Apple are scribbling plans. Samsung’s in the mix too, waving Android XR’s flag. It’s a tech stampede and Valve’s squeezing in.
By the time the race hits peak, all these big shots are dropping devices like it’s Christmas every day. It’s all hush-hush, besides whispers and leaky faucets. So, will Valve drop a stealth bomb on Steam? Keep those eyes peeled, friends. Once it hits, the scramble begins—guaranteed.
