SteamVR 2.0 now available with major UI improvements and new features

SteamVR 2.0 now available with major UI improvements and new features،

SteamVR 2.0 – Valve’s tool and user interface used to access and manage VR content – is now available for download on Steam. The major update marks a big step forward, aiming to unify the Steam ecosystem for a more cohesive experience. In other words, it brings a new, much more familiar user interface, but also a ton of other benefits. So, what does this update have in store for us? Let’s go.

One of the features of SteamVR 2.0 is the integration of many existing Steam features. This means that many of the features you love about Steam and the Steam Deck are now seamlessly integrated into your VR experience. Whether you use Steam Chat or rely on Steam’s notification system, you can access these features while immersed in virtual reality.

I think communication is key, and in SteamVR 2.0 you can expect an updated keyboard with support for dual-cursor typing, additional languages, emojis, and themes. Steam Chat and Voice Chat integration ensures you’re always connected with your friends and other players.

If you are an avid gamer, you will appreciate the improvements. SteamVR 2.0 brings popular new VR releases to the forefront, making it easier to discover exciting content. No more endless scrolling to find what’s trending in the world of VR: it’s at your fingertips.

Some new features of SteamVR 2.0, Image source – Steam,

If you want to take advantage of these new features, make sure your Steam client is updated. You can check for client updates by going to “Steam > Check for Client Updates”.

In addition to the fantastic new features mentioned above, the SteamVR 2.0 release notes detail several other changes and improvements:

– Fixed crashes in some Unity titles upon release.
– Increased system layer resolution limit for better visuals.
– Improved localization of controller configurations based on users’ preferred language.
– Fixed scaling issues with floating dashboard overlays.
– Improved interactions, clicks and double-clicks with the laser pointer.

To summarize, SteamVR 2.0 is an update aimed at improving the VR experience for Steam users with new features, improved flexibility, and a focus on unifying the Steam ecosystem in VR. It will be interesting to see how this update is received by the VR community and its impact on the overall user experience. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!