HTC Vive, the virtual reality headset created in collaboration with Valve, will have a consumer launch in April 2016, HTC has announced.
There had been a belief that a small number of consumer units would launch this year, but this won’t be happening.
“We remain committed to delivering the HTC Vive to a broader group of content creators and partners, and remain focused on delivering the very best experience possible for a consumer release,” explained HTC.
“Since announcing the HTC Vive in March of this year we have focused on developing immersive content, refining both hardware design and user experience, and building relationships with new partners both inside and outside of the gaming industry. In collaboration with Valve, we have been distributing the HTC Vive Developer Kits to developers and content creators, and are continuing to work with many other innovative companies to create content that spans gaming, entertainment, medical, education and retail.”
Further details could well be announced at a developer conference in Beijing on December 18th.
In the new year an additional 7,000 units will be made available to developers.
Source: HTC Blog
