Colin Cassidy
Valve Introduces SteamVR 2.0 Beta: A Major Step Toward VR Integration
In an exciting announcement, Valve has revealed that it is shipping SteamVR 2.0 in beta today. The company sees this as the first major step towards their goal of bringing all the new features of the Steam platform into virtual reality (VR).
Valve’s strong commitment to VR is evident as they release SteamVR 2.0 just before Meta’s annual Connect event, where Meta will provide more details on Meta Quest 3, their latest standalone headset set to launch this fall.
What to Expect from the SteamVR 2.0 Beta
The SteamVR 2.0 beta comes with a brand-new user interface (UI) packed with exciting features. Here are some highlights:
- Most of the current features of Steam and Steam Deck are now part of SteamVR.
- An updated keyboard with support for new languages, emojis, and themes.
- Integration of Steam Chat and Voice Chat.
- An improved Store that highlights new and popular VR releases.
The SteamVR 2.0 beta also includes limited details on bug fixes and driver changes, which can be found here.
SteamVR 2.0: Just the Beginning
Valve assures users that the beta version of SteamVR 2.0 is only the beginning of its journey. The company plans to iron out any kinks and gather feedback from users in preparation for the full launch. Valve promises to share more exciting updates in the coming weeks and months.
Users interested in trying out SteamVR 2.0 can opt into both the Steam Client Beta and the SteamVR Beta to access this cutting-edge VR experience.
Valve’s Plan for the Future
Valve’s dedication to VR goes beyond SteamVR 2.0. The company has been working on another VR headset, hinted at through job listings and comments from Valve CEO Gabe Newell and product designer Greg Coomer. Rumors suggest that this headset could be powered by a consolized PC, aiming to revolutionize wireless VR in the living room.
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Valve has a history of making waves in the VR world. In 2019, they announced information about their Index VR headset, overshadowing Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of new VR headsets from Facebook. With SteamVR 2.0 beta going live and more details about Meta Quest 3 coming soon, the VR community eagerly awaits to see if Valve will repeat history and make a significant impact once again.
Exciting times lie ahead for VR enthusiasts as Valve continues to innovate and redefine the virtual reality landscape. Stay tuned for more updates on SteamVR 2.0 and Valve’s future VR ventures.
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