Issues getting game to start in steam vr

[TheUnityLane]

Am I the only one here? The game starts and acts like its working on the desktop, but doesn't ever start up in steam vr even when starting it from within steam vr.

[Truant Pixel, LLC]

Hey there! It honestly sounds like a steam VR bug. As mentioned, we tested it on multiple PCs using multiple set ups. Sometimes steam VR can be a little finicky, however, I might actually recommend reinstalling and making sure it’s fully updated.

[Fatty]

im playing game through steam vr on valve index and have no issues what so ever so far the game starts and plays as should for me

[Truant Pixel, LLC]

Originally posted by TheUnityLane:

Am I the only one here? The game starts and acts like its working on the desktop, but doesn't ever start up in steam vr even when starting it from within steam vr.

By chance, were you able to get this rectified?

That's one tough thing about being an indie dev on steam -- you spend like $4,000 just on different headsets alone to test everything, and STILL there's the chance something might not work for someone.

[TheUnityLane]

I actually ended up refunding :( I think it must just be a local issue because I'm running an index and haven't had issues with other 2md games (using viveport for those). I may rebuy at a future date, but just wouldn't work!

[Truant Pixel, LLC]

Originally posted by TheUnityLane:

I actually ended up refunding :( I think it must just be a local issue because I'm running an index and haven't had issues with other 2md games (using viveport for those). I may rebuy at a future date, but just wouldn't work!

No worries my friend! Definitely the right call. It might be worthwhile to make sure steamVR is up to date, that’s usually the issue when the game starts up in desktop mode. If you buy the game again in the future and still run into this issue, please don’t hesitate to reach out

[[SLEE] Moist Elax]

I too am currently having this issue. I tried running from within the headset and directly on the desktop. Trying virtual desktop as well, but will delete and reinstall Steam VR and everything again.

[Truant Pixel, LLC]

Originally posted by GR Moist Elax:

I too am currently having this issue. I tried running from within the headset and directly on the desktop. Trying virtual desktop as well, but will delete and reinstall Steam VR and everything again.

not sure why you're trying to run it via virtual desktop? it uses OpenXR, but depending on your headset you will still need to use SteamVR. Are you remoting wirelessly to a quest? Either way, we definitely have tested it on several rigs and various setups, we've not been able to reproduce this issue without physically disconnecting the headset, so I suspect something is preventing the SteamVR API from communicating with it?

[TheUnityLane]

I think I figured it out for me - I used to have an Oculus Rift but then upgraded to an Index. I think in the developer tools, one of the settings was tuned for Rift. I had to change it for a different game so didn't know it existed until recently. this might fix it! I'll try to test it out when I get a chance.

[[SLEE] Moist Elax]

Originally posted by Truant Pixel, LLC:

Originally posted by GR Moist Elax:

I too am currently having this issue. I tried running from within the headset and directly on the desktop. Trying virtual desktop as well, but will delete and reinstall Steam VR and everything again.

not sure why you're trying to run it via virtual desktop? it uses OpenXR, but depending on your headset you will still need to use SteamVR. Are you remoting wirelessly to a quest? Either way, we definitely have tested it on several rigs and various setups, we've not been able to reproduce this issue without physically disconnecting the headset, so I suspect something is preventing the SteamVR API from communicating with it?

I am running it via the Oculus USB-C link cable. Tried wirelessly, tried via Virtual Desktop (I am just trying all avenues). Every other game including the other 2MD football games work as I have them all and I run via steam. It's just this one for some reason doesn't engage the headset. I'll be trying things this weekend.

[[SLEE] Moist Elax]

Originally posted by Truant Pixel, LLC:

Originally posted by GR Moist Elax:

I too am currently having this issue. I tried running from within the headset and directly on the desktop. Trying virtual desktop as well, but will delete and reinstall Steam VR and everything again.

not sure why you're trying to run it via virtual desktop? it uses OpenXR, but depending on your headset you will still need to use SteamVR. Are you remoting wirelessly to a quest? Either way, we definitely have tested it on several rigs and various setups, we've not been able to reproduce this issue without physically disconnecting the headset, so I suspect something is preventing the SteamVR API from communicating with it?

Found the fix. It seems this 2MD game isn't using SteamVR automatically for it's OpenXR runtime. I use the HTC Vive ,Steam, and Oculus app as well so any other game (including the other 2MD games) pick the correct platform automatically. I normally run other games on steam and they automatically open within the headset except this 2MD game, so here's a fix for Oculus Quest 2 users:

1.) Open SteamVR manually and make sure your Oculus Quest is connected. Someone mentioned this could show up as "Rift" so go in the settings and make sure its the Quest 2

2.) Once your headset is connected, go to the settings again, and go to the developer section. You will see a section for "Current OpenXR Runtime". Make SteamVR the default one. Oculus and some other apps might prompt in their apps to do the same so change as needed.

3.) Reset SteamVR and verify that the settings work and then run 2MD: Unleashed. Your headset should automatically open it...but you will also see it within the Oculus Link and can start it from there.

Photo of the settings: https://ibb.co/5YdVN6L

Notes for Truant Pixel: I appreciate the mention of OpenXR as this made me think if the game might have just seen my headset as a monitor or something but it seems the OpenXR is the issue. It's just odd other games work normally haha. Just an FYI, I have taken screenshots while in VR of the issue. When we choose to run the game, it just sits stating that 2MD Unleashed is "up next" in the Steam VR grid but the game pops up on the desktop and runs there, just not in the headset ever. After making the changes, it works now so hope this helps some of you!