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Steam Frame launch appears imminent as a massive new VR shipment lands at Valve’s US warehouse

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
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Shipping manifest documentation showing a 1,656kg hardware delivery for Valve Corporation at a US warehouse.

Valve appears to be nearing a retail launch for the Steam Frame. Recent logistics data indicates a massive shipment of hardware has arrived at a company warehouse in the United States. This delivery is marked as HMD and VR controller accessories and weighs approximately 1,656 kilograms. It is one of the largest arrivals associated with the project to date.

This specific shipment likely contains the ergonomic kit mentioned during initial press demonstrations. The accessory package includes a top strap for weight distribution and controller straps that function similarly to the Index design. These features allow players to open their hands without dropping the hardware, suggesting a focus on long-term comfort and gameplay reliability.

Recent software updates provide further evidence of an impending release. Valve has added a Great on Steam Frame category to the Steam storefront to highlight compatible titles. The company is also actively assigning compatibility ratings to various games, mirroring the strategy used for the Steam Deck hardware launch.

While Valve has not shared an official street date, the volume of hardware arriving in the United States and the readiness of the software ecosystem point toward a release in the near future.

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