With Meta Connect 2025 set to reveal next-gen Ray-Ban Meta Display specs, the chances of a VR headset reveal are looking slim. But Valve may make a surprise announcement instead.
Hints that Valve is preparing to unveil its rumored "Steam Frame" VR headset (also known as Valve Deckard) are swirling, as Reddit users on r/GamingLeaksAndRumors have pointed out that a possible announcement may happen today (September 17).
This is due to multiple VR YouTubers making their way to Seattle, which is close to Valve headquarters in Bellevue. This includes notable VR YouTuber Nathie posting on X about being in Seattle, Habie147 stating in a video that there is a "special report incoming," and MRTV heading to see a "mystery VR headset soon."
Interestingly, this wouldn't be the first time Valve dropped news during a Meta (or Facebook) showcase. As pointed out in the Reddit thread, the Valve Index was officially announced on April 30, 2019, just when Facebook's F8 2019 developer conference took place.
More hints have been suggesting Valve has something in store, with Habie147 stating "I am busily editing tomorrow’s emergency Wednesday video...on the (REDACTED)," and Cas and Chary XR posting a "wink" when referring to a Valve "Frame" announcement. Apparently, many VR content creator aren't heading to Meta Connect this year, as they're travelling to Seattle for this surprise announcement instead.
Will Valve announce its "Steam Frame" today?
There are signs that Valve is developing a VR headset, its successor to the Index. As reported earlier this month, Valve trademarked new hardware called "Steam Frame," with reports expecting this to be its next-gen headset.
However, a leak from notable tipster SadlyItsBradley on X revealed that Valve is "rebranding SteamVR 'Overlays' to 'Frames,'" and seeing how the "Steam Frame" moniker now exists, it's likely that this hardware will be made for virtual reality.
After datamining tonight's HUGE SteamVR Beta:I can confirm that Valve is definitely rebranding SteamVR "Overlays" to "Frames"Therefore, if Deckard's product name is The Steam Frame: you should now understand what it's major selling point is going to be...SPATIAL GAMING ✨ pic.twitter.com/Bm00LhMMhvSeptember 4, 2025
Along with leaked details on its Roy VR controllers and a tip that the Valve Deckard (or "Frame") would arrive by the end of 2025, putting the clues together shows that Valve is looking to have a big announcement.
Apparently, Valve's rumored VR headset is expected to be around $1,200 / £950, but this leak came from earlier this year, and with tariffs, that cost may all change.
All that being said, Nathie's X account states that the content creator is at Meta Connect, but who knows what's to come. Plus, while the Meta Quest 4 isn't looking to be announced at the annual showcase, there may be another headset revealed instead, and signs are pointing to the Asus ROG "Tarius" VR headset.
Valve has yet to officially announce its "Steam Frame" VR headset, and we'll soon find out what Meta has up its sleeves. Be sure to follow our Meta Connect 2025 live blog for the latest updates, and hold tight for a possible surprise announcement from Valve!
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