IEYTD: Reminisce about where Agent Phoenix's death-defying career started. Drive a car out of an airplane cargo hold, stop the buzz of The Hivemind, and immolate the bear archer in full, head-tracked VR precision.
IEYTD 3: Cog in the Machine: Match wits with Dr. Zor’s rogue robots, dodge deadly traps, and manipulate complex gadgets using whatever shiny new motion controllers Valve throws our way.
Precision Telekinesis: Grabbing an explosive mid-air and tossing it back at a foe will feel crisp, responsive, and natural.
Crystal-Clear Threat Detection: Every detail of your impending, highly avoidable demise will render in sparkling high definition and reaching 90 fps.
Comfy Swivel Chair Approved: As always, the ultimate agent setup requires zero running around—just sit back in a comfortable chair, wear your headset, and try not to die.
Written in the signature top-secret espionage tone of the franchise, this announcement reports that I Expect You To Die 1 and I Expect You To Die 3 meet Valve's strict Steam Frame Verified performance standards. The badge guarantees out-of-the-box compatibility on Valve's standalone VR hardware, running at a locked 90 FPS in high definition with responsive motion controls and seated comfort. While IEYTD 2 receives a glitched "check back soon" teaser, the certification confirms that players will be able to dive right into Agent Phoenix's death-defying missions—from escaping cargo planes to dueling rogue robots—as soon as the hardware lands.
I Expect You To Die (1) & I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine
What does "Steam Frame Verified" mean for VR players?
Much like Steam Deck Verification, the Steam Frame Verified badge means a game has passed Valve's strict testing for standalone VR play. On the Steam Frame, verified titles must maintain a smooth 90 FPS, sport legible UI/text elements on pancake displays, and map perfectly to Valve's motion controllers without requiring manual control tweaking.
Which I Expect You To Die games are ready for the Steam Frame at launch?
I Expect You To Die 1 and I Expect You To Die 3: Cog in the Machine are fully verified. I Expect You To Die 2 is currently undergoing compatibility testing, as teased by the redacted/glitched error code in the announcement.
Do you need a room-scale setup to play IEYTD on the Steam Frame?
No. True to the series' design philosophy, both verified games are "Comfy Swivel Chair Approved." Players can experience the entire spy campaign seated comfortably in a chair using telekinetic powers to manipulate objects across the room.
