Since the previous thread got locked I figured this was thread worthy
http://steamcommunity.com/games/250820/announcements/detail/1455089916791349578
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DOOM VFR is PLAYABLE on Oculus Rift
- Thread starter Flandy
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Wonder what other games this fixed!
seriously, is Doom VFR somehow the only SteamVR game that needed this? Because it's the only one I'm aware of that straight up doesn't run, post Google Earth launch.
seriously, is Doom VFR somehow the only SteamVR game that needed this? Because it's the only one I'm aware of that straight up doesn't run, post Google Earth launch.
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Personally I'm more excited because that means Fallout 4 and Skyrim VR should work on everything once those release :)
Well there was some crazy stuffs and confusions a while ago regarding DOOM VFR not launching on Oculus Rift.
We still have no idea what is happening behind the scene, (Bethesda didn't issue any statement) but whatever the case is, the latest SteamVR beta update has been issued, and now the game can run on Oculus Rift , according to various Oculus Rift users on reddit and Steam forum. I figure this is thread-worthy to set the record straight and as an attempt to contain the misinformation.
http://steamcommunity.com/games/250820/announcements/detail/1455089916791349578
If you are still skeptic, here's a video of the game running on Oculus Rift (credit to Brandon Carter)
https://uploadvr.com/doom-vfr-oclus-rift-wont-work-launch/
We still have no idea what is happening behind the scene, (Bethesda didn't issue any statement) but whatever the case is, the latest SteamVR beta update has been issued, and now the game can run on Oculus Rift , according to various Oculus Rift users on reddit and Steam forum. I figure this is thread-worthy to set the record straight and as an attempt to contain the misinformation.
http://steamcommunity.com/games/250820/announcements/detail/1455089916791349578
If you are still skeptic, here's a video of the game running on Oculus Rift (credit to Brandon Carter)
https://uploadvr.com/doom-vfr-oclus-rift-wont-work-launch/
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https://www.resetera.com/threads/doom-vfr-might-work-on-oculus-rift-after-all.9033/
But your thread is better :P
But your thread is better :P
I was waiting for verified information before I made the thread.
This forum needs a Remind Me function like Reddit. Want to see the reaction when they get back, haha.
Does it work if you enable audio mirroring in SteamVR, or make the Rift your primary audio playback device in windows?
Must be because of the Zenimax lawsuit, bloody Bethesda! Boycott the game!!
I really hope this is a sign of Fallout 4 working with the Oculus.
It'd be really stupid for any developer to lock their games based on the hardware being used imo. It's like shooting yourself in the foot, only damaging consumers and yourself by not letting them buy your product.
It'd be really stupid for any developer to lock their games based on the hardware being used imo. It's like shooting yourself in the foot, only damaging consumers and yourself by not letting them buy your product.
How does the aiming feel with Touch? Games with guns and no official Rift support often have big issues where the gun sits at an unnatural angle.
To add to thus question, does the game work with a forward facing setup or is 360 absolutely required? I want to get a rift and I'm not a fan of standing up.
To be fair it could also be a case of Bethesda locking it and then Valve unlocking it too.
Yes it does. That seems to have been the problem.
It's off-angle, but I've managed to adjust pretty quickly.
It definitely requires you to be able to turn your body. From what I can tell, you can only move forward back and strafe left and right with the Touch controllers. Not turn.
We'll know once we see if they use the same "technique" or a device ID based blacklist for Fallout. At least it's working now. I'm hesitant to buy it until they talk about what happened, but I might play it through familyshare if it works decently well on Rift.
Are you guys doing a video about the game? Would be interesting to see what shader and geometry changes they made to make it work on PSVR, even if it's a different game than Doom 2016.
I'd like to try making a VR video. It'll be tough to compare, though, since things look so different in VR and the game itself is completely different. We shall see.
I *think* I read somewhere that the 180 turn is only available using a game pad... But I could be completely wrong!
Quite a few vive people say the game isn't very good...any views from anyone on here.
To answer a question from the previous thread:
No. SteamVR is actually its own process and isn't tethered to Steam, with the exception of the client being required to download the runtime (which strikes me as a little odd and is something I do think Valve should change). I should also note that the underlying one-size-fits-all API -- OpenVR -- isn't tied to Steam in any way whatsoever.
No. SteamVR is actually its own process and isn't tethered to Steam, with the exception of the client being required to download the runtime (which strikes me as a little odd and is something I do think Valve should change). I should also note that the underlying one-size-fits-all API -- OpenVR -- isn't tied to Steam in any way whatsoever.
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Let me rephrase that: I think it would just be interesting to analyze what changes they made both visually and gameplay wise in trying to adapt Doom to VR while still retaining the unmistakable art style and feeling of Doom, and it's IMO a better candidate for such a comparison than Skyrim, because Doom VFR is a made-for-VR game using existing assets, and not a straight port.
I'm not sure what those patch notes mean but I'm glad Valve pushed the update quickly. Shame about the last thread.
Even if Bethesda did intentionally block the Rift (and certain WMR headsets? ...seems unlikely), I hope this means we can count on Valve to fix issues like these when they arise, as long as developers are using SteamVR.
I would like to know what those patch notes mean, though. Really curious.
Even if Bethesda did intentionally block the Rift (and certain WMR headsets? ...seems unlikely), I hope this means we can count on Valve to fix issues like these when they arise, as long as developers are using SteamVR.
I would like to know what those patch notes mean, though. Really curious.
Thanks for the info. Such a bummer for Rift users. I guess there are ways to re-assign the buttons via third party softwares?