- Valve could be working on new Steam and VR controllers
- Both are reportedly in the “later stages of production”
- The Steam Controller 2 is reportedly codenamed “Ibex”
Valve is reportedly developing another Steam Controller, as well as a new VR controller.
That’s what YouTuber Brad Lynch says (via IGN) who shared inside information on
Both controllers are reportedly “currently being outfitted in their (Valve’s) factories for a mass production purpose” and are “in later stages of production.”
The Roy controller is apparently referenced in Valve’s SteamVR code, which Brad Lynch also uses sharedand will apparently include a D-pad, bumpers, group buttons, triggers, an ABXY button layout, and “some kind of strap.”
Code name for Steam Controller 2 is “Ibex”. Separate product from Deckard’s “Roy” controller(s). Both are currently being adapted for mass production in their factories. That’s why I know they are in a later stage of productionNovember 19, 2024
“I am confident in this information, based on data mining AND sources who wish not to be named,” Lynch said. “There is also an unreleased OpenXR extension for these controllers.”
As for the Steam Controller 2, Lynch couldn’t share too many details about the model, but did respond in the X/Twitter thread saying it will look like a standard gamepad.
The YouTuber also claimed that “the biggest change will be the shape/size of the trackpads to get into that gamepad-y shape” and that they will have ambidextrous sticks.
Valve has yet to officially announce a new Steam Controller or VR pad, so we can’t say for sure when we can expect the new hardware if the claims are true.