OpenXR Headsets

supports all headsets compatible with OpenXR. You can use this table to check whether your headset supports OpenXR.

Development Options

With , you have the flexibility to develop Experiences without ever needing to test them at runtime. You can develop and export them as standalone applications for your headsets without ever jumping into the headset to test them. This approach is less demanding on your computer's graphical capabilities.

However, if you prefer real-time development, where you develop the Experience and test it by jumping into the headset (because the headset is tethered to the computer), you will most likely need to run SteamVR (unless the headset you are using has its own native software to connect to the computer). You can find the setup guide for SteamVR below.

Setup SteamVR

Step 1: Install Steam

In your web browser, navigate to this page and create a Steam account. Once you have created your account, click on the 'Install Steam' button to install the Steam application on your computer.

Keep in mind that real-time development typically requires more graphical power, as your computer needs to be capable of running XR Experiences smoothly. You can verify which graphics cards are compatible with OpenXR using this table.

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If your current system doesn't meet these requirements, no worries! We're here to help with recommendations for a dedicated development computer tailored for . Feel free to reach out!

What's Next?

Now that you have your hardware setup, you can move on to installing Unity!