

From here you can access the main menu, all settings, and any pop up warning screens. Once VR is up and running on all devices, you should find yourself in a virtual hangar in X-Plane. You can turn VR off by unchecking the box in Settings, or by using the large blue Disable VR Headset button in the X-Plane window on the computer. As long as your headset is attached, there will be a check box at the bottom to “Enable VR hardware.”
#Xplane11 install#
If you’re using a Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) device, in addition to SteamVR you’ll also need to install “Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR,” which is available from the Steam Library as well.įinally, launch X-Plane and go to Settings > VR Hardware. Click on SteamVR under the Tools section in the left sidebar, then the install button. Once the Steam client is installed and you have signed in, go to Library > VR. Next, if you don’t already have it, Vive and WMR users will need to download the Steam software and create a free account in order to install SteamVR. For example, with the Oculus Rift, you would go to Settings > General and toggle the button to the right to enable apps from Unknown Sources, such as X-Plane. You may need to enable foreign apps in the VR system settings. To get started using VR, first set up your device according to manufacturer’s instructions. Room-sized VR is supported, as well as using joysticks and other USB devices. Steam VR is compatible with the X-Plane 11 DVD set, digital download edition, and X-Plane on Steam. Note: Steam VR is a free download that enables X-Plane 11 to use VR. X-Plane supports the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality (WMR). Your CPU & GPU will need to meet all additional requirements as specified by your headset manufacturer. Steam VR installed for Vive/WMR and “Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR” for WMR.HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, or Windows Mixed Reality (WMR).
#Xplane11 64 bits#

X-Plane 11.20 supports native virtual reality, or VR.
