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Valve Unveils Improved SteamVR 2.0, Offers Enhanced Virtual Reality Interface and Steam Features

SteamVR 2.0 boasts an updated keyboard, integrated Steam Chat and Voice Chat, simplified store interface, and compatibility with future Steam features.

  • SteamVR 2.0, launched by Valve, includes enhanced features such as an updated keyboard with new languages and emojis, integrated Steam Chat and Voice Chat, and an improved store interface that prominently features VR games.
  • The redesigned dashboard of SteamVR 2.0 shares similarities with the interface on Steam Deck, offering tabs for the user's library, the Steam store, friends, and downloads.
  • Users can now quickly view the battery life of their individual VR remotes and access notifications from the main SteamVR dashboard.
  • SteamVR 2.0 allows for dual-cursor typing, meaning users can type using both controllers, bringing a much-needed element of convenience to the VR interface.
  • While the launch of SteamVR 2.0 does not introduce any new hardware, it paves the way for future Steam features and updates.
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