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Unreal Engine VR Mode

Build worlds in a virtual reality environment using the full capabilities of the editor toolset, with interactions designed specifically for VR.

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Windows

macOS

Linux

Use VR Mode to design and build worlds in a virtual reality environment using the full capabilities of the Unreal Editor toolset combined with interaction models designed specifically for Virtual Reality (VR) world building.

Working directly in VR provides the proper sense of scale necessary to create realistic, believable worlds, while the use of motion controllers means you can build environments with natural motions and interactions.

Requirements

To use Unreal Editor in VR mode, your development environment must meet the following specifications:

Hardware Requirements

PC Hardware

Minimum for your VR hardware

Supported VR Hardware

  • Oculus Rift with Oculus Touch controllers

  • HTC Vive with controllers

Motion controllers are currently required for the VR Editor. You cannot use this with a headset alone.

Software Requirements

Operating System

Windows 7/8 64-bit (or later)

SDKs

  • For Oculus Rift: Oculus Runtime version 1.3 or later

  • For HTC Vive: SteamVR

Video Drivers

Make sure you have the very latest video drivers installed. Some HMD features require latest drivers.

Getting Started

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Activating VR Mode

Learn how to enable VR mode in Unreal Editor

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VR Mode Controls

Learn about the various control schemes and interactions used when creating worlds in VR mode.

Guides

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Navigating the World in VR Mode

Learn how to navigate the world when working in VR mode.

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Working with Actors in VR Mode

Learn how to place, transform, and modify Actors when working in VR mode.

References

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Radial Menu

The Radial menu provides easy access to commonly used functions such as copy, paste, undo, etc., when in VR mode.

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Transforming Actors in VR

Transform widgets designed for moving, rotating, and scaling Actors in VR.

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Editor Windows in VR Mode

Editor panels and windows can be summoned and interacted with when working in VR mode.

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