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Is Steam VR required to run SYMMETRY?

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SYMMETRY Support
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Steam VR is required to run SYMMETRY.

 

When using HTC Vive or Vive Pro

  1. Launch Steam VR and follow the instructions to set up your room space.*
  2. Launch SYMMETRY VR.**

 

When using a Windows Mixed Reality headset

  1. Connect your Windows Mixed Reality headset to your PC.
  2. The Windows Mixed Reality Portal will open. After setting up your room space, leave the Windows Mixed Reality Portal running in the background.***
  3. Launch Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR.****
  4. Launch Steam VR.
  5. Launch SYMMETRY VR.

 

*For more information on setting up your room space for Steam VR with the HTC Vive see the link below:
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7770-WRUP-5951

**If you already have a room space set up and launch the SYMMETRY VR application before starting Steam VR, the Steam VR program will automatically open and run in the background.

***For more information on setting up Windows Mixed Reality see the link below:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/4043101/windows-10-set-up-windows-mixed-reality

****Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR is a free download on Steam, and is necessary to run SYMMETRY when using a Windows Mixed Reality headset:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/719950/Windows_Mixed_Reality_for_SteamVR/