How many people are playing Bigscreen Beta right now?

Bigscreen Beta has 23 players on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 64 and an all-time peak of 2,436 on Jul 2019.

What is the all-time peak player count of Bigscreen Beta?

2,436 concurrent players on Jul 2019.

When was Bigscreen Beta released on Steam?

Bigscreen Beta was released on Steam on 28 Apr 2016.

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Bigscreen Beta

GameApp ID 457,550by Bigscreen, Inc.Released 28 Apr 2016

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VR Free to Play Software Open World Utilities Split Screen +14 +16

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App ID457,550

Release date28 Apr 2016

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Install size4.69 GB

TypeGame

Last update21 Apr 2026

Steam DeckUnknown

DLC0

DeveloperBigscreen, Inc.

Changenumber36,631,845

PriceFree

Packages1

PublisherBigscreen, Inc.

SystemsWindows

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Bigscreen Beta

Bigscreen, Inc.
Released 28 Apr 2016·App 457550

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Very Positive

84.9%· 3.2K reviews

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Bigscreen Beta Update History · SteamPeaks

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21 Apr 2026

08:37:46NewsMinor bug fixes.———Game update

Game update · published 21 Apr 2026, 08:37:46 UTC

Minor bug fixes.

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18 Jan 2025

01:22:20NewsImproving the Room Host Experience with NEW Admin Tools———17032751

In-game event · published 18 Jan 2025, 01:22:20 UTC

Improving the Room Host Experience with NEW Admin Tools

🛡️We recently launched a new suite of room options for hosts to control what features users have access to in their rooms! To start off, we added the following options into the room settings menu: · Microphone Settings · Drawing Visibility · Avatar Name Visibility · Avatar Movement · Spawning Toys Additionally, the character limits for room titles and descriptions have increased in the update!…

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2 Apr 2024

21:25:14NewsNew Premium Environments and Interactable Toys———13777787

In-game event · published 2 Apr 2024, 21:25:14 UTC

New Premium Environments and Interactable Toys

A new update has rolled out which features new premium toys and environments available for purchase in the Bigscreen Shop! This update introduces new features that allow you to spawn toys that can be shared with your friends as well as certain toys that can stick onto a wall or flat surface. We added a few premium toys that feature this system: - 🎯 Darts - 🏎️ RC Car - 📃 Paper Airplane - ♟️ C…

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7 Sep 2023

23:05:51NewsBigscreen Beyond is NOW SHIPPING!———Community

Community · published 7 Sep 2023, 23:05:51 UTC

Bigscreen Beyond is NOW SHIPPING!

We’ve officially started shipping Beyonds to customers! Shipments go out daily and are currently going to customers in the United States with international shipments beginning in mid to late Q4. Since launching in February, demand was stronger than expected and we’ve got an overwhelming amount of headsets to build! We’ve spent the past few months ramping up production in order to ship tens of t…

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19 Jul 2023

17:54:22NewsThe Push to Talk feature comes to PCVR———11722613

Game update · published 19 Jul 2023, 17:54:22 UTC

The Push to Talk feature comes to PCVR

The latest Bigscreen update adds in support for using push to talk on PCVR headsets. Previously this was only available on standalone Quest headsets. The button to use for push to talk when enabled is B or Y equivalents for most controllers and with controllers primarily using a touchpad, the bottom quadrant. Also in this update, we added two new options into the Bigscreen settings menu: · Push…

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2 Jun 2023

01:33:12NewsBigscreen Beyond Update: Improved Field of View, IPD and Optical Performance———Community

Community · published 2 Jun 2023, 01:33:12 UTC

Bigscreen Beyond Update: Improved Field of View, IPD and Optical Performance

Over the past few years, we have been continuously investing in research & development in VR optics for current and next-generation VR devices. Thanks to improvements to our optical elements, coatings, canting, and manufacturing processes, we are excited to announce several key optics breakthroughs that have improved field of view (FOV) and optical performance. The new technology has been succe…

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27 Apr 2023

19:44:31NewsNew Laying Tilt feature———11100946

Game update · published 27 Apr 2023, 19:44:31 UTC

New Laying Tilt feature

This release adds a laying tilt feature on all platforms for cases of using Bigscreen while laying in bed. This option will allow you to tilt your virtual view downwards while laying face-upward. It will make you appear as if you are sitting up straight. The new setting can be found in the Bigscreen menu under Settings > Visuals & Lighting > Laying tilt

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3 Apr 2023

15:28:05NewsBigscreen introduces Beyond—the world’s smallest VR headset 🎉———Community

Community · published 3 Apr 2023, 15:28:05 UTC

Bigscreen introduces Beyond—the world’s smallest VR headset 🎉

We are excited to announce the launch of our groundbreaking VR headset, Bigscreen Beyond ! The world’s smallest VR headset, weighing just 127 grams . Beyond has an unprecedented form factor that is 6X lighter than competing VR devices. Beyond features ultra-high resolution OLED displays, custom pancake optics , and tethers to a PC for ultimate VR immersion. Each device is custom-built to the sh…

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29 Mar 2023

13:57:30NewsNew Avatar Content!———In-game event

In-game event · published 29 Mar 2023, 13:57:30 UTC

New Avatar Content!

Get ready to level up your virtual presence in Bigscreen! Our latest avatar update is now available, introducing a stylish and diverse selection of customization options for your avatar. And remember, this is only the beginning—stay tuned for even more amazing clothes, hairstyles, and accessories coming soon! 🧥 Outfits : -Suit up for adventure with the valiant " Knight's Armor " -Embrace your…

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21 Mar 2023

15:32:02NewsAudio streaming fixes for Windows 11 + Compact Tablet feature———10757417

Game update · published 21 Mar 2023, 15:32:02 UTC

Audio streaming fixes for Windows 11 + Compact Tablet feature

This release addresses issues with Windows 11 not routing processes to the Bigscreen Audio Stream driver. On Windows 11, using the "Refresh Audio" option should now route app audio to Bigscreen for desktop streaming. Also includes: - New feature: Compact Tablet - located in the visual settings which downsizes the Bigscreen menu. - Address dynamic range of desktop streams so PCVR users viewing a…

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3 Mar 2023

02:29:38NewsIntroducing our NEW Avatars: Avatar 2.0———Major update

Major update · published 3 Mar 2023, 02:29:38 UTC

Introducing our NEW Avatars: Avatar 2.0

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Avatar 2.0 system. We have spent the past few years completely redesigning our avatars from scratch. This involved rethinking their visuals and redesigning and rebuilding the entire avatar system from the ground up. · 🤖Our new avatar system comes with several new features: Much lower system requirements, which means more avatars can be ren…

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22 Dec 2022

01:44:06NewsDisney+, PlutoTV, Amazon Prime, and Twitch are now available in Bigscreen!———In-game event

In-game event · published 22 Dec 2022, 01:44:06 UTC

Disney+, PlutoTV, Amazon Prime, and Twitch are now available in Bigscreen!

We're excited to roll out more websites, games, and streaming services to Bigscreen in 2023. What would you like to see next? This feature works in single-player and multiplayer, on both Quest and PCVR. 🌐 The content you have access to may vary by region. People in a room may see a different selection of films. If content is unavailable in your region, you won't be able to watch it with friend…

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4 Nov 2022

01:34:45NewsDynamic Screen Lighting 3.0 and a new high-fidelity environment.———In-game event

In-game event · published 4 Nov 2022, 01:34:45 UTC

Dynamic Screen Lighting 3.0 and a new high-fidelity environment.

We're excited to launch the Realtime Lighting Update! Today’s update improves visual fidelity & immersion on Meta Quest and PCVR headsets with our new Dynamic Screen Lighting 3.0 engine. We overhauled dynamic screen lighting with new graphics techniques and a lot of fine-tuning. Our latest lighting engine also adds support for real-time specular reflections. It highlights reflective surfaces an…

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24 Oct 2022

21:05:58NewsChanges to the Light Dimmer feature———9787902

Game update · published 24 Oct 2022, 21:05:58 UTC

Changes to the Light Dimmer feature

This update removes the light dimmer knob (or dial) in the environments and adds a UI slider for it in the settings page under "Visuals & Lighting". The light dimming is now controlled through the Bigscreen menu instead.

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24 Aug 2022

22:46:50NewsRecent fix for the HP Reverb G2 performance issue———9373978

Game update · published 24 Aug 2022, 22:46:50 UTC

Recent fix for the HP Reverb G2 performance issue

This patch addresses the Reverb G2 GPU performance problem users have experienced since the update a few weeks ago. · Also fixes a problem with the supersampling button in the graphics page being disabled in a certain case it should not be.

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12 Aug 2022

18:28:20NewsChanges to the Code of Conduct———9299932

Game update · published 12 Aug 2022, 18:28:20 UTC

Changes to the Code of Conduct

This update brings new changes to the code of conduct within the app. · Changes the Bigscreen Code of Conduct page. · Adds a Code of Conduct option in the settings menu. · Adds Code of Conduct sign in the lobby and other lobby environment changes. 🍿 To view the updated code of conduct, head into the Settings page in the Bigscreen menu and tap Code of Conduct on the left hand side.

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9 Aug 2022

20:01:39NewsUpdate for fixes and improvements to Steam controller inputs.———9275657

Game update · published 9 Aug 2022, 20:01:39 UTC

Update for fixes and improvements to Steam controller inputs.

An update has gone out that changes the following: · Changes the input mapping for Index controllers. · Improvements to Vive and Windows Mixed Reality controller inputs. More specifically with Index, the input scheme is properly mapped out to be consistent with other VR controllers such as Quest: · The B Button is now used for right-clicking on Desktop. · The trigger no longer has to be fully d…

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19 Jul 2022

20:58:21NewsChanges to the Desktop Screensharing Bitrates———9145470

Game update · published 19 Jul 2022, 20:58:21 UTC

Changes to the Desktop Screensharing Bitrates

A couple months ago, we reduced the bitrates of our desktop screensharing feature due to significant bandwidth costs. Thanks to new developments, we have been able to manage our server costs and therefore with this recent update, we're passing this on to our users with increased bitrate quality again for free! In the future, we plan to have even higher bitrate quality settings with premium plan…

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29 Apr 2022

23:27:55NewsYouTube is now natively integrated into Bigscreen!———In-game event

In-game event · published 29 Apr 2022, 23:27:55 UTC

YouTube is now natively integrated into Bigscreen!

It's finally time... The YouTube update is out NOW! We spent the past year integrating YouTube into Bigscreen and we’re so proud to finally launch it on all supported headsets such as **Meta Quest, Valve Index, HTC Vive, and all SteamVR and WindowsMR headsets.** Most of the YouTube features are supported inside Bigscreen. · YouTube Premium users can log in to their subscription and get all the…

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25 Mar 2022

22:01:31NewsBigscreen VR update: Input Streaming———In-game event

In-game event · published 25 Mar 2022, 22:01:31 UTC

Bigscreen VR update: Input Streaming

A few months ago we've fully overhauled streaming in Bigscreen with Dedicated Servers and a new low-latency Remote Desktop client. We dramatically increased video/audio quality, latency, and stability. Our new Remote Desktop client has a simple installer, making it easier to use a Windows PC wirelessly on the Meta Quest. Today, we're excited to release the Input Update! 🖱️ With the Input Updat…

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11 Mar 2022

21:05:01NewsBigscreen update: new Classroom environment!———In-game event

In-game event · published 11 Mar 2022, 21:05:01 UTC

Bigscreen update: new Classroom environment!

Over the last couple of months, we've worked hard on most of the major Bigscreen systems. · New Remote Desktop feature to use your Windows PC on your Quest, wirelessly. It is easier to install with high quality, low latency streams · New feature to watch hundreds of free TV channels in your own user-created room! · Performance and stability improved massively Now it's time for a new visual upda…

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12 Feb 2022

21:27:26NewsBigscreen VR UPDATE: Watch live TV channels in your own private movie theater on———In-game event

In-game event · published 12 Feb 2022, 21:27:26 UTC

Bigscreen VR UPDATE: Watch live TV channels in your own private movie theater on

We launched a major Bigscreen VR update today! Previously, Bigscreen TV channels were only possible in public TV rooms that was hosted and managed by Bigscreen. Fun, but not for everyone. Over the past 2 years, we heard lots of requests from users that they wanted to create their own rooms and watch TV channels privately, with their own friends. Today, we launched an update that lets you watch…

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20 Dec 2021

18:40:08NewsBigscreen Streaming UPDATE: Dedicated servers, improved Remote Desktop and more!———Major update

Major update · published 20 Dec 2021, 18:40:08 UTC

Bigscreen Streaming UPDATE: Dedicated servers, improved Remote Desktop and more!

Over the past 2 years, we poured our soul into rewriting our core technologies from scratch. Bigscreen now has massively improved screens and higher quality streaming. Here's the full patch notes, hope you enjoy it! ✨ New Dedicated Streaming Servers Bigscreen lets you host a room and stream your Windows PC desktop screen. We're hosting new Dedicated Servers that massively improved video streami…

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14 Apr 2021

03:39:33NewsBigscreen v107: Performance Improvements———Game update

Game update · published 14 Apr 2021, 03:39:33 UTC

Bigscreen v107: Performance Improvements

This update contains changes to improve performance: · Fixes performance issues when moving the Bigscreen menu around. · There have been reports of PCVR users experiencing a 3+ second mic audio delay coming from a Quest user. This update addresses that. #️⃣ Version: `0.107.0.d8b22d-beta-ui-2020`

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10 Mar 2021

00:55:07NewsBigscreen v107: Various Bug Fixes & Improvements———6355372

Game update · published 10 Mar 2021, 00:55:07 UTC

Bigscreen v107: Various Bug Fixes & Improvements

Small update to squash some bugs: · Our latest selfie stick addition accidentally hid avatars with their personal space bubble on, but now you all should be able to take selfies with your friends and show up in your photos. · There have been a lot of screen flickering reports on Quest headsets while viewing a host’s desktop, so we fixed that right up along with some similar issues in certain en…

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5 Mar 2021

02:41:26NewsBigscreen Update: On-screen controls appear upon click———In-game event

In-game event · published 5 Mar 2021, 02:41:26 UTC

Bigscreen Update: On-screen controls appear upon click

Hey everyone, We’ve heard your feedback about the playback controls on screen! Playback controls for the videoplayer and rentals will only appear after you have clicked the screen now. Selfie sticks are now available on Quest headsets! Now you can capture your favorite moments in Bigscreen easily and share them with everyone. You can take out the selfie stick under Tools & Toys from your Room m…

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19 Feb 2021

17:00:32NewsBigscreen is hosting a free screening of the INSERT COIN film and...———Community

Community · published 19 Feb 2021, 17:00:32 UTC

Bigscreen is hosting a free screening of the INSERT COIN film and...

Hey everyone, Bigscreen partners with Cargo Film & Releasing to host INSERT COIN for FREE on Friday, February 26, at 7 PM PT (10 PM ET) , along with a Q&A with director, JOSH TSUI, and Ready Player One author, ERNEST CLINE! INSERT COIN is a Midway Games documentary showcasing the amazing behind-the-scenes story of one of the greatest video game studios of all time! It’s a great opportunity to d…

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10 Feb 2021

21:02:35NewsBigscreen v107: Menu Update———Game update

Game update · published 10 Feb 2021, 21:02:35 UTC

Bigscreen v107: Menu Update

Hey everyone, Based on your feedback, we have updated the menu layout: · Desktop/Remote Desktop buttons return to the “My Room” left pane navigation · Geo-filtering for movie rentals to only show movies available in a specific region · “Movies” button is disabled in regions that we aren’t able to support yet · Improved the Room preview pop-up layout We still have more work to do, so stay tuned!…

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5 Feb 2021

17:01:06NewsWatch the Super Bowl for free this weekend with your friends in VR in Bigscreen!———Community

Community · published 5 Feb 2021, 17:01:06 UTC

Watch the Super Bowl for free this weekend with your friends in VR in Bigscreen!

Hey everyone, Planning to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday ? Come watch the free CBS Sports livestream in VR in Bigscreen! Super Bowl LV , the 55th Super Bowl and the 51st modern-era National Football League (NFL) championship game, will decide the league champion for the 2020 NFL season! The American Football Conference (AFC) champion Kansas City Chiefs will play the National Football Conferen…

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1 Feb 2021

17:05:58NewsBigscreen Adds 14 Free Movies in Honor of Black History Month———In-game event

In-game event · published 1 Feb 2021, 17:05:58 UTC

Bigscreen Adds 14 Free Movies in Honor of Black History Month

Hey everyone, In honor of Black History Month, we’ve added a new Bigscreen Movie category called Black Cinema with titles such as Night Catches Us, The Long Walk Home, St. Louis Superman, The Pruitt-Igoe Myth, and more to commemorate the accomplishments of African Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history. These are ad-supported free movies on Pluto.tv, and can be watched on-de…

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