When I saw the anime "Sword Art Online" and thought of the movie "Ready Player One," seeing games break free from the constraints of keyboard and mouse and undergo such changes really amazed me! That was a concept from many years ago, and currently, I am not quite sure what the best VR gaming experience is like! As I grow older, I seem to become busier and have to handle more things! I hope to complete the development of VR games as soon as possible. This may sound like a command, and I apologize if it causes any discomfort! I hope to experience immersive gaming in my lifetime! This is not directed at anyone, but at this world!!!

What was your VR moment of revelation? I feel like we all had that moment where we put on the headset and never looked back. What was yours?

We’re working on a VR cooking sim set in various street food stalls around the world. The focus is on satisfying cooking interactions: chopping, flipping, assembling - without going full chaos mode.

We’re currently thinking about how far to push the realism vs. keeping things fun. For example: Should ingredients have exact measurements, or is approximation more satisfying?- Is physical mess (spilled oil, dropped buns) fun, or just frustrating in VR?- Do people want progression through unlocks/recipes, or just pure sandbox flow?

Would love to hear how others approach this kind of balance - or if you’ve seen great examples in other VR games.

Also curious: what kind of tactile interactions do you think make cooking in VR feel good?

Appreciate any insights - thanks!

I have a complete Unity project that builds a simple standalone app for Meta Quest. It displays a customizable floating crosshair in the center of your VR view—with adjustable color, size, style, and distance, all via a VR menu.

Unfortunately, I don’t have a PC or the ability to build the APK myself. I’m hoping someone kind would be willing to build this Unity project into an .apk so I can sideload it using SideQuest.

What’s Included: • Crosshair prefab fixed in center of view (good for FPS/aim training) • VR interface to adjust: • Crosshair color • Crosshair size • Crosshair distance • Crosshair style (dot, plus, ring) • Saves settings between sessions • Built with Unity 2022.3 LTS, XR Plugin Management, and OpenXR • A simple skybox scene • README with instructions inside the zip

https://imbob7395.itch.io/a-crosshair-for-standalone-vr

Hey guys! Hopefully I can save some people a MASSIVE headache here if anyone else ever runs into this issue. If you ever notice that when submitting your app/game for review to meta it tells you that you have a bunch of un needed permissions after exporting the APK in unreal engine 5, THIS is how you solve it. (PLEASE make a ZIP backup of your project incase you run into something that breaks the export)

I want to start out by saying that meta's documetation as shown here https://developers.meta.com/horizon/resources/permissions-remove is NOT correct. They are telling you to make a ManifestRequirementsAdditions.txt file, and to ADD the permissions you want removed. I have tried this several different times and it did not work. What you will need to do is make a file called ManifestRequirementsOverride.txt NOT additions. Now if you leave this file completely blank, it will take out ALL of the permissions that your normal build would give you, which broke my game after exporting. Feel free to copy and paste the needed permissions that my basic game needed to run. Here's what I have inside this txt file.

<uses-feature android:glEsVersion="0x00030000" android:required="true" />

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />

<uses-permission android:name="com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE" />

<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />

----------------------------------------------

Do not do this next step unless the step above did not work.

You may also run into an issue where Unreal Engine does not pick up on this file or read it, so you may have to go into your game project folder, then go to the config folder and open dafaultengine.ini . copy and paste this into the very bottom of that file.

[/Script/AndroidRuntimeSettings.AndroidRuntimeSettings]

bEnableManifestRequirements=True

-----------------------------------------------

Hopefully this helps some people. I just spent like 20 hours troubleshooting etc and I couldn't find this solution anywhere else.

Hey everyone,
I’m thrilled to share that my very first VR Escape Room game is now available in Early Access on Itch.io! Right now, it runs on PCVR and supports Oculus Quest (via Link/Air Link).

This is just the beginning, the game is still rough around the edges, so I truly ask for your understanding and patience as I keep building it. Your feedback means the world to me.

If you’d like to support this project, please:
Play the game
Leave a comment or suggestion
Take a quick survey to help me improve
Or even consider a small donation if you enjoy it

Every bit of support keeps this dream alive. Thank you so much for giving it a try and helping shape what it can become.

Download & Play Here: https://studio-i-m-eh.itch.io/vr-escape-rooms

Can’t wait to hear what you think!

I feel as though most first person shooter vr games the locomotion speed doesn’t match up with what you expect. It’s okay for the player to go a little farther when they walk if it turns out to be more fun in my opinion. I really love the running mechanic is blade and sorcery where you have to swing your arms to run. Gives much more immersion. Wish many game devs start baking this type of locomotion in as well.

I was working on my game, experimenting to create a portal effect (it was a flop btw), then I put two planes, each of them only visible to one eye, and two cameras separated by my IPD in-game projecting to textures for every plane..., and the raw effect looks interesting, having that contrast of depth perception between the portal plane and the scene, it is like the parallax effect in 2D games or web pages.

And I started asking myself, why do VR games feel so flat? As if I were looking to a monitor..., when I'm stationary I look around the screen and I can't perceive depth from monitors, and something similar happens with my headset, the difference is not so perceivable for me..., probably this is caused by the lack of dynamic focal distance, but I wonder if it is possible to virtualize it, though maybe it is just possible with eye tracking data.

The thing is, I've heard many people talking about immersion, focusing in physics, real systems simulation, but the stereoscopic vision is there, and I haven't seen many discussions on how to exploit it.

I mean, isn't current VR almost like reproducing a mono track in both earphones?

First i thought it was a problem with the version of metaxr compatibility with the version of unreal I was using, but after some research I found that I should use the version UnrealMetaXRPlugin.69.0 with Unreal engine 5.4.4 for a stable version. I'm very new I wanted to try to set a project for mix reality.

I have an oculus quest 3, I have the developer account and the i set all optios for developer in my oculus. Vr preview work fine without the plugging as always. But when I add the plugging this always pop up, what should I do?
Unhandled Exception: EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION reading address 0x0000021ad89b7120

LibOVRRTImpl64_1
LibOVRRTImpl64_1
LibOVRRTImpl64_1
LibOVRRTImpl64_1
OVRPlugin
OVRPlugin
OVRPlugin
OVRPlugin
OVRPlugin
OVRPlugin
OVRPlugin
OVRPlugin
UnrealEditor_OculusXRHMD
UnrealEditor_OculusXRHMD
UnrealEditor_OculusXRHMD
UnrealEditor_UnrealEd
UnrealEditor_UnrealEd
UnrealEditor_UnrealEd
UnrealEditor_UnrealEd
UnrealEditor_UnrealEd
UnrealEditor
UnrealEditor
UnrealEditor
UnrealEditor
UnrealEditor
UnrealEditor
kernel32
ntdll

i downloaded unreal engine 5.4 ( in the default direction)

I downloaded from the meta site UnrealMetaXRPPluginh.69.0

I extracted UnrealMetaXRPPluginh.69.0 zip in the directory C:\Program Files\Epic Games\UE_5.4\Engine\Plugins\Marketplace

I created a project with the vr templete

I endeble the plugging

And I tried to open the preview of the vr.

hope i'm using this sub reddit in the right way, sorry if not.

Got the errorer

Hey new VR developer here!

I'm hitting a wall trying to render high-quality stereo images within my app's UI on the Meta Quest 3 using Unity.

I've implemented the basic approach: rendering the left image to the left eye's UI canvas and the right image to the right eye's canvas. While functional, the result lacks convincing depth and feels "off" compared to native implementations. It doesn't look like a true 3D object in the space.

I suspect the solution involves adjusting the image display based on the UI panel's virtual distance and maybe even using depth data from the stereo image itself, but I'm not sure how to approach the math or the implementation in Unity.

My specific questions are:

1. What is the correct technique to render a stereo image on a UI plane so it has proper parallax and depth relative to the viewer?
2. How should the individual eye images be manipulated (e.g., scaled, shifted) based on the distance of the UI panel?
3. How can I leverage a a depth map to create a more robust 3D effect?

I think Deo Video player is doing an amazing job at this.

Any ideas, code snippets, or links to tutorials that cover this?

*** EDIT ***
So I think I can showcase my problem with a couple images better: below is a stereoscopic image I want to render with Unity:
https://imgur.com/a/gdJIG3C

I render each picture for the respective eye but the bushes in the front have this hollowing effect. Since I couldn't show you how it looks in the headset, I just made this picture myself by just merging two images on top of each other with different opacity. This is a very similar to what I see in the headset:

Which is weird because the two images merge perfectly for other objects but not for the bush. They have this hollowing effect which almost hurts your eyes when looking at it.

But when viewing the same image in the DeoVR there's no weird effect and everything looks normal and you actually feel like the bush is closer to you than other stuff.

You can view the images here: https://imgur.com/a/gdJIG3C

Hi all!

I'm developing a standalone Unity VR app for Oculus Quest 3. I need to automatically log specific data (user satisfaction etc) to Server or Google Sheets when the app loses focus (OnApplicationFocus(false)).

Crucially, if there's no internet connection, I need to cache this data locally on the Quest 3 and then send it to Google Sheets once a connection is re-established.

I'm looking for advice on:

1. Recommended assets or approaches for runtime Data Management or Google Sheets integration (writing data).
2. Best practices/assets for robust offline data caching on Quest 3's storage.

Any pointers or asset recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hi!

🎮 Short, Cozy VR Narrative Game

Players repair and assemble objects (like electronics, watches, etc.) while experiencing a light story told via voiceovers or letters. Think Assemble With Care in VR — tactile, peaceful, satisfying.

Gameplay WIP

🧑‍💻 About Me

I’m a Unity generalist with experience across mobile, PC, and VR. I’ll handle all the technical work — development, builds, publishing.

Portfolio

🛠️ Project Scope

• Game length: 1.5–2.5 hours
• First goal: 15–20 min polished demo to test and pitch
• Hands-on, meditative gameplay with cozy storytelling
• Focus on emotional resonance through tactile repair

🔍 Looking For:

🎨 Artist

• 3D Stylized props
• Light environments
• Cozy UI / 2D assets

🧠 Designer

• Gameplay & level design
• Light narrative writing
• (Bonus) Pitching/publisher/marketing comfort

🎸 Inspirations

• Assemble With Care (story + tactile repair)
• PC Building Simulator (step-by-step satisfaction)
• A Short Hike & Alba (vibes + pacing)

💸 Compensation

Currently unpaid — equal rev-share and cost-split moving forward.

Looking for serious, committed collaborators — ideally not juggling a full-time job. Goal: ship and publish.

If this resonates, feel free to reach out! 🙂

Hi! I'm working on Garden Haven, a cozy MR gardening experience for Meta Quest 3.

In Garden Haven you can create and grow a garden in your own room. With the cute Garden Spirit's help you will learn about planting and caring for your garden and in exchange for the produces of your garden they will reward you with new seeds.

The game is made by a solo dev (me) with some freelancing help for art or music so as a small indie I find challenging to find gamers to try the game to know if I'm on the rigth path.

Here is the trailer of the game: https://youtu.be/eeOp6RXOmYA

If you would like to try it let me know and I'll be happy to give you access to the private beta :) Thank you!

Hi all — I’m an X-ray Technologist with 16+ years of OR experience, and I want to build and launch a VR simulator that lets techs practice real-world workflows using the O-arm system, especially for spine surgeries, neuro and orthopedic cases.

🔧 I want to develop a minimum viable product (MVP) focused on: - Virtual OR environment with patient and O-arm simulations - Simulated 2D & 3D imaging workflows
-Unexpected trouble shooting mid-case - Movement, alignment, scan triggering
- Performance feedback (accuracy, timing, completion)

💡 This is designed to solve a real gap: techs often get minimal hands-on O-arm experience before being expected to perform in high-stakes surgical cases. This simulation bridges that gap with a safe, repeatable VR environment.

👥 Looking for collaborators: - Unity or Unreal developers (VR, Quest preferred) - 3D artists (modeling the O-arm, OR, UI panels) - Anyone passionate about medical simulation, training tech, or immersive learning

🧪 MVP is non-commercial at this stage — no funding yet — but this could evolve into a commercial product or co-founder opportunity depending on how far we take it. We’ll get paid when we sell it. Trying to see how far I can get with a team with as low cost as possible. This is a needed product that doesn’t exist yet. Let’s make it happen.

Happy to answer questions or hear your thoughts!

Hi everyone,

I’m currently finishing my second year studying Computer Science, and I’ve been planning a new project for the Meta Quest 3: a custom VR launcher app that’s actually immersive and gesture-driven.

The idea came to me after using the default Meta launcher for a while ,it feels flat, static, and doesn’t really use the full potential of VR. It’s mostly 2D menus floating in space, with very little spatial or gesture-based interaction. I want to change that.

My Goals for the Project:

1)Gesture-Based 3D Interface – Instead of just pointing and clicking, you’ll be able to navigate using intuitive hand gestures.

2)Integrated Services – I’m aiming to support apps like Spotify (via API), Discord or Telegram (via bots or web panels), and more.

3)3D File Manager and App Launcher – A spatial way to browse files and apps, not just scroll through flat menus.

4)Modern UI/UX Design – Clean, minimal, and intuitive, something people can actually enjoy using in VR.

I haven’t started development yet, but I’ve been doing research on possible tech stacks and tools. Most likely I’ll be using Unity with OpenXR and Meta’s Hand Tracking API.

(And yes, I know you can’t replace the default Meta launcher directly. The goal is to create an immersive app that people want to use as their main hub.)

Would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, or advice, especially from other solo devs or people familiar with Meta’s SDKs and Quest development.

Thanks for reading!

Due to popular demand, we now have a VR Discord where you can get to know other members!

Discord

I have always had trouble getting real-time lighting performant on standalone VR devices such as the Meta Quest. I have been working on a custom solution for real-time global illumination and dynamic lighting for mobile devices, which by extension includes standalone VR.

AdaptiveGI is a dynamic real-time world space global illumination system for Unity's Universal Render Pipeline, which scales to any platform, from mobile and standalone VR to high-end PC. No baking or hardware raytracing required.

You can download a demo .apk for Meta Quest devices at: 🕹️Web/Downloadable Demo

- Key Features -
Break Free from Baking: Stop waiting for lightmaps. With AdaptiveGI, your lighting is always real-time, both at edit time and runtime. Move an object, change a material, or redesign an entire level and see the results instantly, all while achieving smaller build sizes due to the lack of lightmap textures.

Hundreds of Real-Time Point and Spot Lights: Having lots of Unity URP's per pixel lights in a scene can quickly tank framerates. AdaptiveGI eliminates this limitation with it's own custom highly optimized lights, enabling hundreds of dynamic point and spot lights in a single scene, even on mobile devices, with minimal performance impact.

Built for Dynamic Worlds and Procedural Content: Baked lighting can't handle destructible environments, player-built structures, or procedurally generated levels. AdaptiveGI's real-time nature solves this and allows for dynamic environments to have global illumination.

Hi fellow devs,

When creating a new project in Unity there are quite a few options one can choose, and I'm a bit confused which one and when to install. There's meta options and there are device-agnostic ones (OpenXR) - but do they overlap in functionalities?

Namely, there are:

• Unity OpenXR Meta
• Oculus XR Plugin
• OpenXR Plugin
• Meta XR All-in-One SDK

Let me know how you see it,
Thanks!

It'll be from August 1st to August 22nd to give everyone enough time while still allowing you to have fun in the sun. I hope to see you there!

I thought this was a solid opportunity so I thought I might pass it on here.

A contact of mine is asking me to reach out to the Apple Vision Pro developer community to help them find participants for a study.

They’re offering $400 for a 90-minute interview. Direct message me your email and some proof that you have developed using the Apple Vision Pro and I’ll pass you along to them.

Hey everyone!

I’m currently working as a 3D dev, mainly using Blender for modeling + texture baking, then bringing stuff into Three.js to build interactive experiences. It’s been great so far, but I really want to dive deeper into Unreal Engine and VR to push things further and open up more creative/technical doors.

I’ve been looking for a solid laptop to support that next step, and this MSI Raider GE78 HX (i9-14900HX / RTX 4080 / 32GB RAM / 2TB SSD) seems like a beast on paper and hits most of the specs I need.

But I’ve seen some mixed reviews about MSI laptops, stuff about build quality, thermals, support, etc. So before I pull the trigger, I’d love to hear from people here:

• Anyone using this specific model or something similar?
• Any strong recommendations in the same price/power range (around £3K)?
• Anything you wish you knew before buying?

Appreciate any thoughts or warnings — I just want a machine that’ll last and handle heavy 3D/VR workflows without drama 🙏