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Hi again

Noticed that the game had been reuploaded so decided to test it again. Unfortunately, VR is still not working with the Meta Quest 2.

Tried running the ProjectTeaser HMD BAT file through the Airlink virtual desktop like before, but the game just opened in desktop mode (In VR it appeared as a static screen on the virtual desktop). Attempted to manually open the game from actual desktop while Airlink was connected but this led to the game hanging on a black screen again and being unable to be closed - should be noted that no changes were made to the BAT file between these two tests.

After this, attempted to run the game through SteamVR by adding it as a Non-Steam game and opening it from the SteamVR menu - same as before, game opens in Desktop mode.

Attempted to transfer the game application to the Meta Quest 2's internal storage, but this resulted in an error and the game not opening.

As before, the CMD window that opens when running the BAT file is empty and no code strings appear prior to the game opening. Also, it appears that the BAT file has not been modified in the newest repack? (Main application was modified on 31st, BAT file was modified 30th?)

ADDENDUM: If you are able upload the game in .APK format, it might be possible to sideload it onto the Quest 2 via Sidequest? Unsure if this is a possibility. The other option would be somehow getting it on either Steam or the Meta Quest store, although I suspect there might be IP complications there due to the game's nature.

RickiE7an8 days ago

Sorry to hear that.

Since I don’t have a machine to test it, I’m also running out of bullets.

I’ve re-edited the bat file—it’s basically the content changed in the post above. It’s essentially just acting as a shortcut, similar to right-clicking the exe file to create a shortcut and adding parameters.

That said, have you tried launching it through SteamVR? In theory, OpenXR should be able to detect all VR devices.

Add the main game exe to your Steam library, open its properties, and add "-vr" to the launch options.

tiefling8 days ago

Tried this method and unfortunately the game is still opening in desktop mode for some reason. Can select it through SteamVR and added the -VR launch options but its still just appearing in the VR space in cinema view. The "Please put on your headset" screen does not appear. No worries if it can't be made to work on the Meta Quest 2, the only method we can think of doing now would be making it into an APK for sideloading, but considering how much work you've already put into this we wouldn't want you to be stressing out too much about it. Appreciate all the attempts to fix so far.

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