Enabling VR

Verified: 2019.4LTS

Enabling VR development in Unity takes just a few steps. In this tutorial, we’ll configure a standalone project for VR using the OpenVR platform.

To develop VR experiences, you’ll need to install the VR SDK for your target OS and VR platform. The VR SDKs are installed via the Package Manager.

1. Select Package Manager from the Window drop-down (Figure 01).

2. In the left column, click OpenVR (Desktop). Click Install (Figure 02).

Other supported platforms include:

Android

• Google VR Android
• Oculus Android

Desktop

• Oculus Desktop
• OpenVR (Desktop)

iOS

• Google VR iOS

With the VR SDK installed, we’re ready to enable VR.

1. Select Project Settings from the Edit drop-down (Figure 03).

2. Click Player (Figure 04).

3. At the bottom of the Project Settings window, click XR Settings to expand that section. Check the box marked Virtual Reality Supported (Figure 05) under the Deprecated Settings section. Note that the Built-in XR is deprecated and will be retired in a future version of Unity. You can continue to use the Built-in XR in Unity 2019.4LTS.

4. Once VR is enabled, you’ll need to add at least one VR SDK. Click the + sign and select OpenVR if it is not already added. (Figure 06).

5. Close the Player Settings window.

Your Unity project is now configured for VR development.