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WinlatorXR: PCVR for Quest, Pico and PlayforDream, NO PC! HUGE UPDATE OUT NOW- FOR FREE
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WinlatorXR: PCVR for Quest, Pico and PlayforDream, NO PC! HUGE UPDATE OUT NOW- FOR FREE

Video covering the update I've been working on for WinlatorXR.

I'm incredibly proud to share this and couldn't possibly cover everything there is in the update. its absolutely massive.

shorten change log and the github here:

https://github.com/WinlatorXR/WinlatorXR/releases/tag/winlatorxr_dawn42

also available on sidequest for FREE.

PCVR running on standalone is absolutely nuts, now I wait for the next generation of headsets where this will truly shine.

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u/GmoLargey — 4 days ago
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WinlatorXR 2026/Q4 update, the PCVR on standalone revolution!

We have significantly improved Steam game support and expanded compatibility to a growing list of PCVR titles that can now run directly on standalone VR headsets, without requiring a connected PC. You can find the current list of tested games here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTyeeIcGB5KaOoA_pZ6r6X3bS9e3tUz5KRNK8zxVhV0Pi7aBmwri-uHEQKdplYFI0uREwKGxFdpflyr/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true

Your existing containers are still fully working, so you don't need to recreate them from scratch. But if you want to take advantage of the compatibility and performance improvements, then you have to update to Proton 11.

Some older PCVR games require a PlayStation or Xbox controller rather than VR controllers. To improve compatibility with these titles, we have added external controller emulation using the headset's VR controllers. This allows the headset controllers to behave like a traditional gamepad, making it possible to play games that otherwise expect a physical Xbox or PlayStation controller.

To provide full access to all controller buttons while still keeping the WinlatorXR controls practical, we also changed how the in-emulation quick menu is opened. The quick menu can now be opened by holding the thumbstick for a short moment instead of the simple click.

PCVR support isn't the only new addition. We also have several new VR mods provided by Sgt.Bilko. You can find these directly under Downloader → Mods.

This release brings together a lot of work across the runtime, Proton integration, Steam compatibility, controller handling, and PCVR support. There is still plenty of room for improvement, but being able to run PCVR games directly on standalone hardware is a huge step forward for WinlatorXR.

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u/Lvonasek — 6 days ago
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DAWN steam game compatibility Megathread- user submissions welcome.

This post serves as what could be a collective effort to log the required workarounds right now to launch and run steam games, both flat and in VR

the VR list we maintain of personally owned titles is here, I have over 300 steamVR titles so this could take some time to do alone, that's where I need your help.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTyeeIcGB5KaOoA_pZ6r6X3bS9e3tUz5KRNK8zxVhV0Pi7aBmwri-uHEQKdplYFI0uREwKGxFdpflyr/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true

If you have found a steam game requires goldberg, or the goldberg COLDCLIENT patch applied, or if it requires the merge small memory workaround applied within the game shortcut settings page, please let us know here!

we have the ability to push those suggested fixes across into app for everyone, so when people enter the game shortcut settings, the top of that page will have the fix recommended to apply.

an example recently added was automobilista 2, I had to apply the COLDCLIENT fix for the game to start

according to google, The Steam App ID for Automobilista 2 is 1066890,

so an example report here could be as follows:

steam ID (if known) example:1066890,
Game name example: Automobilista 2
Goldberg patch example: COLDCLIENT

(also add any command lines or merge small memory tick box status if changed )

thats all we'd need to know

this won't be forever, the goldberg and coldclient solutions are workarounds until WinlatorXR gets a proper steam client, but doing that without losing performance is a bit of a challenge,

Much love, look forward to seeing what people are able to run on the new WinlatorXR dawn.

u/GmoLargey — 5 days ago