With VR, every twist and turn and every in-game element are magnified, delivering a level of immersion and realism that takes the exhilaration of F1 23 racing to new heights. But alas, a lot of players are not able to enjoy this experience. Why, you may ask? Well, because their VR sets are not working in the game. And since you are reading this article, you are likely suffering from the same issue. Naturally, a fix is what you are after. Do not worry; we will provide you with all the details regarding this error.
As you might already know, the VR implementation in the previous installment of the F1 series was not enough to impress the players. In fact, a majority of them were not satisfied with how the VR gameplay turned out. As such, they had high expectations for the new game. But it looks like F1 23 follows the path of its predecessor when it comes to the VR side of things. With that being said, let us see what you can do if you are not able to play the game in VR.
F1 2023 (F1 23) VR not working: How to fix it
Folks, we have bad news here. As of writing this article, there is no official fix for the VR not working issue in F1 2023. It’s just EA being EA; there’s nothing to be surprised about there. Nevertheless, similar errors were also seen in the previous game, F1 22. In the absence of an official fix, what you can do is try out the fixes that worked for the previous game. However, keep in mind that these are not guaranteed fixes and will not work for everyone. With that established, let us move forward with the potential fixes.
Windowed mode:
From the in-game settings, go to the Video options tab and set the Display mode to Windowed. After this, restart the game and check whether it works in VR now.
Check compatibility:
You should make sure that the VR headset you own is actually compatible with the game. Don’t forget that earlier we had reports of PSVR2 being left out of supporting the game. So if you are using a PSVR2, this may be the reason why it is not working. Here’s a list of VR headsets supported by the game:
- Valve Index
- Oculus Quest 2 and Link Cable
- Oculus RiftS
- HTC Vive
- HTC Vive Cosmos
Try other games:
Just to make sure that nothing is wrong with your VR set, play any other VR game on it to see if everything works fine. If it does, something might be wrong with the game itself.
Reinstall VR software:
Uninstall and reinstall the VR software associated with your headset. This can help resolve any software conflicts or issues that may be preventing the VR headset from working properly.
Update VR drivers:
Ensure that your VR headset has the latest drivers installed. Visit the manufacturer’s website or the VR platform’s support page to download and install any available updates.
Update Windows:
Make sure that you are running the latest version of Windows OS. If you are using an outdated one, it might be the reason why VR is not working while playing F1 23.
Launch Steam VR:
In case the error persists, consider launching Steam VR before you launch the game. This might fix the issue relating to the VR mode not working.
And those are some fixes that you can try right now. We will update this article when we have more information on this matter. Till then, do not forget to bookmark this page. Also, keep visiting Digistatement for more reads like this.
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