VR on IL-2 Sturmovik

[docpilot]

Good evening to all of you.

I'm trying to fly VR on IL-2 Sturmovik, and despite I've set the game for VR, having entered directly, VR doesn't work.

If and when I go, instead, on Steam and go to PLAY, it appears a window in which there is the option to launch VR in Steam VR mode. I click the button, but also this time VR doesn't work.

By chance I have to download Steam VR? But isn't already included with Steam?

Thanks to those who will answer me explaining, step by step, what are the right settings to be able to use VR with Oculus Rift S.

[shadowgravy]

Yes download SteamVR. There are separate versions for Oculus and WMR headsets.

[shadowgravy]

I have an Oculus Rift-S. I actually prefer it to my Reverb G2 for this sim. Get SteamVR up and running first, and you should be able to launch IL-2 from your library as you attempted.

[docpilot]

Thank you very much.

P.S. A last question. Where and how I can download Steam VR? And which kind of Steam VR?

Happy landings.

[Ribbon]

Originally posted by docpilot:

Thank you very much.

P.S. A last question. Where and how I can download Steam VR? And which kind of Steam VR?

Happy landings.

From Steam.....search it in steam store or library

[docpilot]

Done.
Thank you very much. It's great...

Happy landings.

[b9er]

I too am trying to load IL-2 for VRbut on Oculus Quest 2. My version of Il2 is built up from an original CD many years ago and modded to the Bat version.
So my question is how do I load my non Steam version on Steam VR please. I've already downloaded Steam VR and wish to play via Link from my PC. Do I need Vorpx?

[shadowgravy]

Originally posted by b9er:

I too am trying to load IL-2 for VRbut on Oculus Quest 2. My version of Il2 is built up from an original CD many years ago and modded to the Bat version.
So my question is how do I load my non Steam version on Steam VR please. I've already downloaded Steam VR and wish to play via Link from my PC. Do I need Vorpx?

To my knowledge "IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad" was never available on CD. I believe you are referring to the older series IL-2 Sturmovik / IL-2 Sturmovik Forgotten Battles / IL-2 Sturmovik Pacific Fighters / IL-2 Sturmovik 1946. These are a different development family and they are not compatible with the Battle of Stalingrad / Great Battles development series. Essentially the two families are similar in name only if that makes sense. A main difference is that the current Battle of Stalingrad / Great Battles series has VR support included as an official feature.

I understand there is an unofficial mod to make IL-2 1946 compatible with Oculus Quest. There is some information about that here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/15320/discussions/0/2970650651607048417/ I imagine you can mod either the Steam or CD version of 1946, but it would use Oculus software not Steam VR.

There is also the IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover game which also was released on CD/DVD as a sequel to IL-2 1946. It does not have official VR support. I do not know if there is an unofficial VR mod.

[b9er]

Many thanks shadowgravy for your info.
My original CD is IL-2 Sturmovik 1946.
I'll have a look at your link once her in doors has finished playing solitaire on our PC. Lesson here, never interrupt a woman's game of solitaire.
Once again thanks for the info and responding so quickly.

[b9er]

I very recently purchased Vorpx at £34.37 to help run BAT on my Oculus Quest 2. My frustrating problem is after downloading the app I get an error message during the installation phase. This is the message:

Error occurred while trying to rename a file in the destination file
MoveFile failed; code 5
Access is denied.

The Vorpx forum is for me, somewhat limited on providing a solution. Especially a solution that's easy to understand for an IT dinosaur like myself.

I would be eternally grateful (honest) if someone could shed a light into this mysterious dark room of technology.

Many thanks, B9

[shadowgravy]

I think you may have more luck with a response if you post your question in the IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 community forums. I hope you are able to get it to work.

Consider picking up Battle of Stalingrad when there is a Steam sale, it will be around 75% off the current price and the DLCs will also be discounted. You should be able to get at least BoS Deluxe and and at least one "Battle of..." DLC for what you paid for Vorpx, and the VR experience will be a lot better.

[-OrLoK- Слава Україн]

I also bought VorpX but only ever got it to work on one game (Dishonoured) where it was great for a while but eclipsed by true VR games.

Id recommend staying away from vorpx unless in dire need. YMMV!

VR is *very* demanding of any PC though

I too suggest asking in their correct forum as many here wont even know of the earlier games in the series.

@shadowgrave can I go a bit offtopic and ask why you prefer your Quest2 over the reverb? Ive been toying for saving up for one but only for this sim. My quest 2 is ok. I know you dont/cant speak for the rest of the world but id love to know your views as you have both. (if you have a moment)

[shadowgravy]

@shadowgrave can I go a bit offtopic and ask why you prefer your Quest2 over the reverb? Ive been toying for saving up for one but only for this sim. My quest 2 is ok. I know you dont/cant speak for the rest of the world but id love to know your views as you have both. (if you have a moment)

Rift-S vs Reverb G2. The Reverb has greater clarity and sound but the face gasket doesn't really fit my face right so I get distortion unless I perch it 'just right' on my brow. That itself isn't a deal breaker, but I also found I get slightly better frames/refresh rate in IL-2 with my Rift-S. The trade off for 'sharper' in Reverb is scaling back the terrain quality, just enough that it annoys me. I also prefer the Oculus platform to WMR. I think Oculus has a better interface. And finally, my Rift-S cable is shorter and more pliable and that is a comfort of life consideration in a sitting game like IL-2.

I actually do prefer the Reverb in Half Life Alex (despite Reverb's inferior controllers). Other sims like P3Dv5 I'd probably use my Reverb more often if it didn't require swapping out headsets. IL-2 is my go-to VR sim these days, so Rift-S dominates because it is always plugged in and ready to go.

[-OrLoK- Слава Україн]

thank you!