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SteamVR Beta Updated - 2.5.1

If you encounter issues with this update, please post in the SteamVR Bug Report forum. If possible, please include a system report to aid in tracking down your issue. Replies to this post are not tracked for bug reporting purposes. Please use the forum linked above to report issues.

The Steam Link for Meta Quest FAQ page is available here.

Anyone can opt into the SteamVR Beta. Instructions are available here.

SteamVR:
  • Fixed a bug where compatibility mode would fail for certain controller / hmd combinations and legacy input titles.
  • This beta has an experimental feature allowing overlays to use controller simulation in bindings.
Steam Link:
  • Improved prediction for increased lateral tracking stability.
  • Fix initialization issue causing connection failure.
  • Fix issue causing persistent failure when headset goes into standby and returns.
  • Fix deadlock on host when USB devices are inserted or removed.
  • Resolved two client crashes.
Linux:
  • Add support for direct mode drivers (IVRDriverDirectModeComponent) on Linux.

To fully utilize the updates to Steam Link in this beta version of SteamVR, you must join the Steam Link Public Beta channel for the Meta app. To join, you must install Steam Link to your Meta headset, then you can opt into the Public Beta channel using this link https://www.meta.com/s/1hti7gedQ from your phone, or by using the Meta application on your phone to select the Public Beta channel in the settings for the Steam Link application.