Valve is reportedly engaged on a sequel to its authentic Steam Controller, according to an insider report.
Per YouTuber Brad Lynch, a Steam Controller 2 codenamed “Ibex” is within the works, and en path to mass manufacturing.
Codename for Steam Controller 2 is “Ibex”
Separate product from Deckard’s “Roy” controller(s)
Both are being tooled for a mass manufacturing aim of their factories proper now. That’s why I do know they’re in later levels of productization
— Brad Lynch (@SadlyItsBradley) November 19, 2024
We do not have too many particulars on controller specifics, however Lynch did say in replies on X/Twitter that it’s going to seem like a commonplace gamepad. The most important change is reportedly the form and measurement of the trackpads “to get into that gamepad-y kind.” It should additionally allegedly have symmetrical sticks.
Moreover, Lynch stated Valve appears to be engaged on a new VR controller additionally for mass manufacturing, codenamed “Roy.” Roy is outwardly referenced in Valve’s SteamVR code, and would supposedly be a wand-shaped companion to the rumored wi-fi “Deckard” headset that is additionally reportedly within the works.
Roy would reportedly double as a Steam Controller gamepad when not getting used with VR, together with a D-pad, shoulder buttons, and a set of ABXY buttons for extra conventional gameplay along with its movement and VR performance.
Valve Roy controller(s) have at the very least: DPAD, Bumpers, Grip Buttons, Triggers, ABXY, system button, and some kind of strap
I’m assured on this data primarily based on datamining AND sources who wished to not be named
There’s additionally an unreleased OpenXR extension for these controllers pic.twitter.com/36WBtLvYZ5
— Brad Lynch (@SadlyItsBradley) November 14, 2024
Whereas it is unclear when both of those merchandise can be in our fingers, Lynch alluded in a single put up that it is unlikely Deckard particularly is a vacation 2024 launch. The headset has allegedly been within the works for a while and was first reported on in 2021. Although Valve already launched one VR headset in 2019, the Index, it requires a number of base station sensors and connection to a PC. Deckard allegedly can be standalone, extra akin to a Meta Quest headset, making it a extra accessible (and theoretically extra reasonably priced) possibility.
As for the Steam Controller 2, whereas we’re nonetheless quick on particulars, followers are hopeful its management scheme and customizability can be harking back to the Steam Deck handheld, which bought a fancier OLED mannequin simply final yr. IGN has reached out to Valve for remark.
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