Valve is reportedly engaged on a sequel to its unique 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 objective of their factories proper now. That’s why I do know they’re in later phases of productization
— Brad Lynch (@SadlyItsBradley) November 19, 2024
We haven’t got too many particulars on controller specifics, however Lynch did say in replies on X/Twitter that it’s going to seem like a typical gamepad. The largest change is reportedly the form and dimension of the trackpads “to get into that gamepad-y type.” It can even allegedly have symmetrical sticks.
Additionally, Lynch stated Valve appears to be engaged on a brand 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 a few kind of strap
I’m assured on this data based mostly on datamining AND sources who wished to not be named
There can also be an unreleased OpenXR extension for these controllers pic.twitter.com/36WBtLvYZ5
— Brad Lynch (@SadlyItsBradley) November 14, 2024
While it is unclear when both of those merchandise shall be in our palms, Lynch alluded in a single submit 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. Though 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 could be standalone, extra akin to a Meta Quest headset, making it a extra accessible (and theoretically extra inexpensive) choice.
As for the Steam Controller 2, whereas we’re nonetheless quick on particulars, followers are hopeful its management scheme and customizability shall be paying homage to the Steam Deck handheld, which received a fancier OLED mannequin simply final 12 months. IGN has reached out to Valve for remark.
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can discover her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a narrative tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.
