Valve launched the SteamVR Beta 2.1.1 replace which features a new option to play flatscreen video games in VR.

Known as SteamVR Theater Display screen, the brand new operate is alleged to interchange the previous Desktop Sport Theater app, which was first launched in 2016.

Like Desktop Sport Theater, the brand new Theater Display screen is a method of taking part in non-VR video games from a big, digital display—i.e. it doesn’t flip your non-VR video games into precise VR video games. You’ll want bespoke mods for particular video games to try this, with video games such because the Half-Life 2 VR mod or the Portal 2 VR mod.

To begin utilizing Theater Display screen and all different included options, you’ll have to first decide into each Steam Consumer Beta and SteamVR Beta. Right here’s a fast information on the best way to do each:

SteamVR Beta Choose-in

• With Steam operating, navigate to your library.
• Proper click on on “SteamVR” in your library record, then click on “Properties” within the context menu.
• Choose the “Betas” tab on the left.
• Choose “Beta – SteamVR Beta Replace” from the drop-down record

Steam Consumer Beta Choose-in

• With Steam operating, click on on “Steam” within the higher left, then select the “Settings” menu. (Preferences on Mac)
• On the “Interface” tab underneath “Consumer Beta Participation” choose the dropdown menu
• Choose the “Steam Beta Replace” from the drop-down record and click on “OK”
  You’ll be prompted to restart Steam, please choose the “Restart Steam” button

With each betas, you’ll be able to merely head to a dashboard tab to seek out the brand new Theater Display screen toggle on the backside of the display. Toggle it, and the dashboard will routinely conceal to show the content material on the brand new Theater Display screen.

If you happen to aren’t opted-in for each betas nevertheless, you should still see the previous Desktop Theater, which we captured beneath: