After Valve in November 2019 "Half-Life: Alyx", the popularity of Valve Index rose quite sharply, which is why the VR headset is still available in the Most regions sold out is. The coronavirus has not improved the situation.
Although new Valve Index devices are to be delivered for the release of "Half-Life: Alyx" on 23 March 2020, there are production problems due to the coronavirus, which is why fewer units can be manufactured than originally planned. However, it should be noted that "Half-Life: Alyx" can also be played with other VR headsets.
Valve's statement: "With Half-Life: Alyx launching on 23 March, we are working hard to meet the demand for Valve Index and want to assure everyone that Index systems will be available for purchase ahead of the game's launch. However, the global coronavirus health crisis has impacted our production plans and we will have far fewer units for sale in the coming months than originally planned. Our entire team is currently working hard to maximise availability."
Valve has also launched the minimum system requirements for "Half-Life: Alyx" have been revealed. Although these are not excessively high, it remains to be seen how well the first-person shooter can be played with this hardware.
Minimum system requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10
- Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600
- Working memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM
Source: UploadVR
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