Walking got a clearer, more honest axis-mapping screen and a working head-decouple; the FlatVR tab picked up Vulkan support and two stability fixes. Axis mapping you can actually read · The rows are named after what they carry. For headset sources (SteamVR, OpenXR, FlatVR) the rows now say Lean Fwd/Back , Lean Sideways and Turn instead of Roll, Pitch and Yaw. On a headset the "roll" channel act…
Nothing changed in locomotion this time. Everything below is the FlatVR tab - watching a flat screen in 3D inside the headset - which ships as part of BodyWalkVR. · AI depth could fail in silence : the picture simply froze on its last frame, with nothing in any log. Two separate causes, both fixed. If AI depth has ever done nothing on your machine for no visible reason, this is why. · Depth fro…
Required Plugin Updates (v1.40) · SteamVR Driver v2.0, OpenXR Layer v1.9 & Joy-Con Driver v1.2 : All plugins must be updated from the Plugins tab to use v1.40. They enable thumbstick direction reading and per-controller stick suppression. Locomotion — Controller Stick Direction & Suppression · Aim with the stick, move with your feet : Use your controller thumbstick to set the walking direction…
BodyWalkVR v1.31 is out! This announcement covers everything since v1.27 — the app now speaks 16 languages, and there are two new ways to walk, including support for manual treadmills. 🌐 BodyWalkVR Now Speaks 16 Languages · Full localization : English, German, French, Polish, Italian, Spanish (Spain & Latin America), Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified & Traditional Chin…
Performance Improvements : Enhanced rendering and execution performance within the Test Room environment. · Exit Button : Added a dedicated button to easily quit the Test Room application. · Slider Synchronization : Fixed OSC configuration syncing for Intensity and Inertia sliders to ensure the VR UI updates correctly.
We are happy to present a summary of the improvements and fixes introduced in versions 1.21 through 1.26: 🕶️ FlatVR & ReShade Integration · ReShade Setup & Addon Helper : Automatically copy the FlatVR depth provider addon and launch the ReShade installer directly for your game. · One-Click Uninstall : Manage installed addon locations and remove them with a single click. · Interactive Instructi…
🏃 1. BodyWalkVR Test Room We are introducing the BodyWalkVR Test Room — a dedicated VR environment where you can test all BodyWalkVR locomotion methods in real conditions, just like in an actual game. · Walk, tilt, step, and move around in a fully interactive VR space to verify your settings before jumping into a game. · Supports all BodyWalkVR locomotion types: torso tilt, step-based, phone t…
We are pleased to release update v1.15, focusing on client autonomy, interface polish, and stability fixes! ⚙️ Offline Autonomy & Game Profiling · 100% Offline Game Addition : Adding games via Steam URLs or directory scanning is now fully offline. The client parses Steam App IDs locally and updates your local games instantly. · Background Cloud Parsing : Profiles shared to the community are reg…
We are excited to share a consolidated update bringing critical bug fixes, UI improvements, and new control features to both BodyWalkVR and FlatVR! ⚙️ Profiles System & Steam Version Fixes · Steam Version Profiles Fix : Resolved a critical issue where the Steam version of BodyWalkVR would fail to save or load local profiles due to a settings filename discrepancy ( usersettings_steam.json vs use…
🧭 "Forward Only" Locomotion Mode · New Connection Source : Added "Forward Only" input source to the Input tab. When selected, tilt/direction detection is completely bypassed, and movement is directed strictly forward, with the speed controlled dynamically by foot steps (via the Steps tab configuration). Axis mapping and alignment settings are automatically hidden to keep the UI clean. · Quick…
Main Updates & Improvements in v1.11 · SteamVR Bindings & Stability: · Fixed SteamVR default_bindings paths in bodywalkvr_profile.json to be relative, resolving startup and loading issues for games like Arizona Sunshine 2. · Optimized virtual treadmill driver axes updates. · Locked Left Thumbstick Touch in SteamVR Controller and SteamVR Hook modes to ensure more stable input. · Step Locomotion…
Main Updates & Improvements in v1.10: · FlatVR Ambient Light Improvements: · Substantially upgraded the Ambilight background feature with more robust blur adjustment options. · Set default Ambilight parameters to more immersive values out-of-the-box. · Xreal Glasses Support (SBS): · Added native support for Side-by-Side (SBS) stereoscopic rendering compatible with Xreal glasses. · BodyWalkVR Op…
Main Updates & Improvements: - New SteamVR Controller Output Mode: Added a new native virtual driver output mode called SteamVR Controller (renamed from SteamVR Virtual). - Cleaner & Safer Integration: Unlike the traditional "SteamVR Hook" which relies on DLL injection and modifying active runtime memory, the SteamVR Controller registers directly as a native virtual driver inside the OpenVR run…
Main Updates & Improvements: - Native Joy-Con Support: Added a dedicated Joy-Con plugin mode that supports clone gamepads and Joy-Cons out-of-the-box. Button mappings are seamlessly integrated for walking, crouching, jumping, and step recording without needing third-party mapping software. - Automatic Diagnostics : Added verification checks in the main tab to detect whether VR drivers (SteamVR…
We are excited to release BodyWalkVR 1.0! This major update brings the highly anticipated FlatVR mode alongside significant UX improvements, better performance, and new depth features. Main Highlights - FlatVR Mode Added: Introducing FlatVR with a custom depth algorithm and a refined, user-friendly interface. - Automatic Driver Checks: The main UI now automatically verifies if your SteamVR Hook…
Bug Fixes - Fixed a bug with registering plugins downloaded from the cloud. - Fixed a bug related to the OpenXR layer plugin. - Fixed an issue where the OpenXR plugin would incorrectly get disabled when jumps were disabled. - Prevented registration of buggy/outdated legacy plugins and added safe uninstallation warnings in the UI. Improvements & New Features - Steps Tab Redesign: Improved the in…
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