Valve Steam Frame leak hints at June release as company ramps up hardware efforts

A VR content creator known as Gamertag VR posted a leak on X suggesting that Valve's Steam Frame headset will release next month. The post was swiftly deleted, possibly at the request of Valve. This timing aligns with recent activity from the company, which recently added initial support for the device to SteamOS Manager.

Leaked code suggests reservation program similar to Steam Controller ahead of release

Leaked code suggests that both the Steam Frame and the upcoming Steam Machine may feature a reservation program similar to the one used for the Steam Controller. German reviewer VoodooDE removed media of the headset from his channel at Valve's request but shared text thoughts about the hardware. He noted that comfort is much better than the Meta Quest 3, though he has not tested other features yet.

Some users doubt the leak, noting that Valve typically omits 'The' when referring to the headset in official communications. The Steam Frame weighs approximately 440 grams, which is lighter than the Meta Quest 3 at about 515 grams. VoodooDE stated he had no idea when the device will be commercially available beyond hoping for a soon release.

Valve has not confirmed the launch window or pricing details for the headset. The company continues to ramp up its hardware efforts with this new VR product and an associated Steam Machine. Community reactions remain divided between excitement over leaked information and skepticism regarding the accuracy of the claims.