Valve Exempts 2D Games From Steam Frame Checks, Lifting Portal 2 to Verified
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Updated · The Shortcut · Jul 8
Valve Exempts 2D Games From Steam Frame Checks, Lifting Portal 2 to Verified
3 articles · Updated · The Shortcut · Jul 8
Summary
Valve’s latest Steam Frame backend update stops testing 2D games against the headset’s native display-resolution requirement, narrowing that rule to VR titles.
Portal 2 has already moved from “Playable” to “Verified” in the backend because its earlier caveat was tied to native-resolution support rather than core compatibility.
The change suggests Steam Frame will run standard 2D games natively on the headset, undercutting speculation that Portal 2 needed a dedicated VR version to earn full verification.
That tweak adds to broader launch preparation, with recent backend changes, device shipments, a first virtual environment and localized Welcome Tour files all pointing to an announcement within weeks.