Overview

• XR Research Institute, cited by UploadVR, claims Valve’s next headset has moved into mass production with 400,000–600,000 units targeted in the first year and a possible late‑2025 ship.
• Leakers Tyler McVicker and Brad Lynch report “Deckard DV1” and “Deckard DV2” entries in a SteamVR beta, indicating two models or at least multiple SKUs under test.
• Coverage references the Deckard codename alongside the “Steam Frame” label connected to Valve trademarks and recent SteamVR terminology changes.
• The forecast build volume aligns with Apple Vision Pro’s debut scale, pointing to a premium product rather than a mass‑market rollout.
• Key details remain unconfirmed by Valve, with a prior ~$1,200 price leak and unresolved questions about standalone capability versus PC linkage and exact timing.