Valve Rates Portal 2 Playable on Steam Frame as 90 FPS VR Standards Emerge
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Updated · techpowerup.com · Jun 29
Valve Rates Portal 2 Playable on Steam Frame as 90 FPS VR Standards Emerge
3 articles · Updated · techpowerup.com · Jun 29
Summary
Portal 2 gained Steam Frame compatibility data on June 29, earning a "Playable" rating rather than full verification because it does not render at the headset's native resolution.
Valve also fixed a Linux launch issue for Portal 2, signaling active work on both game support and the Steam Frame verification system ahead of the VR headset's release.
SteamDB lists the new status even though Frame Verified labels have not yet appeared on Steam's storefront, suggesting the rollout is still in progress.
Valve's published requirements say Frame Verified games must support the headset's controllers, keep UI legible, and hit at least 90 FPS for standalone VR or 30 FPS for standalone 2D at 1280 x 720.
Half-Life: Alyx still lacks a similar compatibility update, leaving Portal 2 as an early sign that Valve is preparing first-party titles for the Steam Frame launch.