Virtual reality

VR setup, OpenXR, low FPS in VR
Start here Virtual Reality →Using a VR headset with BeamNG.drive: setup, Meta Quest/Valve Index/Pico tips, troubleshooting, low FPS, VRAM and OpenXR runtime.
  • Set up a VR headsetCan I use my VR headset (Meta Quest, Valve Index, HTC Vive, Pico, Pimax, Varjo, WMR) in BeamNG.drive? How to enable VR, VR controllers and headset tips.
  • VR problemsVR problems in BeamNG.drive: floating above or below the vehicle, black headset screen, Ctrl-Numpad keys not working, crashes, VR sickness and headaches.
  • Low FPS in VRLow FPS or stutter in BeamNG.drive VR, or FPS locked to 45/90? How to raise VR framerate, why the VR FPS limit is normal and what reprojection (ASW) does.
  • VR: sudden FPS drops (VRAM)Sudden framerate drop in BeamNG.drive VR (e.g. 90 fps to 5 fps)? You are running out of GPU memory (VRAM). How to check VRAM use and increase available VRAM.
  • Choose the OpenXR runtimeWhat is an OpenXR runtime and which one to use for BeamNG.drive VR: Meta/Oculus, SteamVR, VirtualDesktop, PimaxXR, WMR. How to set the default OpenXR runtime.