VR
VR is an experimental build in both American Truck Simulator and Euro Truck Simulator 2 which allows you to use VR.
Summary
VR is an experimental build meaning it officially doesn't have proper support by SCS Software, it's currently managed by 1 developer at SCS Software named Komat [1].
Experimental supports Oculus API which is available in the Steam Beta Participation section via Beta > Beta Participation then by selecting oculus - Oculus+OpenVR - version # - (SDK version #) branch. Currently the support is available only in the Windows versions of the game. The oculus beta also supports OpenVR API so it can be used with HTC Vive or other compatible HMD.
Enable VR
Note: It is headset only; you can’t use your tracked controllers, will need to use a wheel/gamepad/keyboard and mouse.
- Opt in to the Oculus+OpenVR beta, then put
-oculus(for Oculus runtime) or-openvr(for SteamVR) in your launch options.
Limitations and Known Issues
- Only DX11 and DX9 modes are supported. DX9 mode requires DX9Ex support (Windows Vista+).
- Not compatible with SLI and will experience flickering if it is enabled.
- The game is currently not marked as VR capable on Steam so the Steam client will show warning when launching the game.
- Only some parts of the menu have 3d background.
- The head orientation and position is currently used only by the interior camera.
- There might be distortions when using some menu screens in 3d mode or when switching the 3d mode of the menu in some situations.
- The advisor was moved to the bottom center of the screen when Oculus is used however no other optimizations were done.
- The game does not reset the orientation/position when entering truck so you will have to do that manually by pressing F12.
- The default reset key F12 coincides with the default Steam screenshot key.
System Requirements
- For oculus_07 the display mode should be set to "Direct HMD Access from Apps".
- A really fast GPU and CPU is recommended.
- Use of DX11 mode is highly recommended.