It was not too long ago introduced that there needs to be a Valve Index restock simply in time for Half-Life Alyx, which launches later this month.
The Valve Index VR headset offered a outstanding 103,000 units after the announcement of Half-Life Alyx, however disaster quickly struck. Valve’s manufacturing schedule for the dear headset was thrown utterly off of its axis as a result of the coronavirus, to the extent that it was nonetheless completely out of stock just a month ahead of Half-Life Alyx’s release date.
However, a latest report from RPS mentions {that a} Valve Index restock could possibly be on the way in which. Specifically, it’s rumored that the headset will return on sale on Monday, March 9. However, it’s additionally probably it’s going to promote out nearly instantly.
The rumor comes from the unofficial Steam Database Twitter web page. You can learn the submit beneath.
Valve Index VR kits will likely be obtainable for buy on March ninth beginning at 10 AM PDT (5 PM UTC).
Due to excessive demand, Valve expects obtainable inventory to promote out on Monday.#HalfLifeAlyx #ValveIndex #VR #VirtualReality
— Steam Database (@SteamDB) March 3, 2020
It’s a bit fishy, however additionally they went on to submit one other tweet, which explicitly mentions the restock.
Official mail with this info went out but it surely nonetheless lists the improper UTC time. Correct time needs to be 6PM/18:00 UTC. pic.twitter.com/eGQ0knH8fs
— Steam Database (@SteamDB) March 4, 2020
Still not concrete, however persons are already itching to get their arms on an Index in case it’s their final likelihood earlier than Alyx launches.
People on Reddit are going wild. Check this out:
And this:
And let’s not overlook this:
Lastly, my private favourite:
An Index prices £919, so these individuals imply enterprise. Dropping a grand with 4 days discover based mostly on an unofficial leak might sound a bit wild, however hey, that is Half-Life, the all-in most costly video game in historical past, apparently.
Half-Life Alyx involves Steam on March 23, 2020. Obviously you want an Index to play, or else these individuals wouldn’t care a lot a couple of restock.
If you’re inquisitive about what all of the fuss is about, take a look at these Half-Life Alyx gameplay videos. Also, you’ll be delighted to know Valve not too long ago introduced that Half-Life Alyx is the first of many more Half-Life games. And if you need much more of that candy Half-Life content material, take a look at Jeremy Peel’s wonderful piece on how Half-Life 2 influenced a generation to make Dishonored, Dying Light, and, eventually, Half-Life Alyx.
