Skyrim VR and Steam - what's the deal?

[BlueGunk]

I'm considering getting the Oculus Rift and buying Skyrim VR from my Steam Account. Please could someone enlighten me on the Steam side of things?

• I prefer to play off-line, I never play on line. I'm not interested in the on-line 'friends, community, awards' stuff etc. (Obviously I have the Steam App running, but I choose off-line mode). Yep I'm a miserable old s*d! :happy:
• I use MO2 and launch the game that way, happy in my non on-line world.

Can I continue this style of play with Skyrim VR? Or does the VR Skyrim demand Steam is active and connected on-line? I can't see that it should.

 

The reason I ask about forced on-line play, is I hear that Steam prefer the HTC Vive (something to do with Zenithar) which may prejudice the choice of Rift. Obviously, I may be misinformed.

 

I don't want to buy the Rift and end up being VR-crippled by an anti-Rift attitude at Steam.

The Rift would suit my style of play better. (and it is cheaper!)

 

Any replies gratefully received. Thanks for your time!

[Jannifer]

Totally off your topic, but your signature made me laugh out loud. If you're going to lock up your sweet rolls, that's the place to do it. :P

[cptmrcalm]

I use the Vive and i'm sure i've played off-line. No reason why a rift wouldn't. But since you are wanting to know for sure first - i'm sure someone here can confirm it.

[BlueGunk]

Totally off your topic, but your signature made me laugh out loud. If you're going to lock up your sweet rolls, that's the place to do it. :tongue:

 

Thanks! :happy:

[BlueGunk]

I use the Vive and i'm sure i've played off-line. No reason why a rift wouldn't. But since you are wanting to know for sure first - i'm sure someone here can confirm it.

 

That's good to know. I just want to know for sure the Rift isn't going to make Steam blow up, or something!

[BlueGunk]

I've just done a little more research and it seems I have to use Steam VR application to handle Skyrim VR, which I assume is simply the VR version of the regular Steam app, and can be used off line?

[cptmrcalm]

Still not 100% about using it offline - but again, cant see any reason.

 

Besides, even if you cant - you can still make your steam private by putting your profile status as "offline". (if privacy is your thing and you want to appear offline).

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=4113-YUDH-6401

 

This might help with setting up.

https://riftinfo.com/why-and-how-to-use-oculus-rift-on-steamvr

 

and

 

https://uploadvr.com/play-steamvr-rift-touch/

 

Steam that you have will look the same - its just a VR tool will be running as soon as you use your rift. (soon as i press a button on my vive controller - steam (if running) will automatically fire up this tool and activate the headset)

 

As far as I know - people with the rift can play skyrim vr with no problems. Fallout 4 came out with some issues at first - but i think skyrim vr came out ready to go.

[BlueGunk]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this, Cptmarcalm! I really appreciate it and the links.

 

My Rift is on its way, ordered today. here we go!

 

Kudos for your help. Thank you!

[cptmrcalm]

Oh wait.. no. Sorry.. I meant to say it wouldnt work. The rift wont work with Skyrim VR or Steam tools.

 

Should have made that clear before.

 

*stares at you waiting for a reaction*

 

:)

 

HeHe. No probs. Mate - you wait. You'll be blown away. "Pancake" (love this new term... like "Vanilla" and such) version will just seem..... well... empty and disconnected. I mean, I still enjoy Skyrim SE - playing with the family (kids love it. They are a bit too young to play it themselves) but when alone - Skyrim VR all the way.

[BlueGunk]

:laugh:

 

I look forward to it!

 

Meanwhile my brand new internal USB extension card lasted 3 seconds before it died. :sick: That's the shortest life span I've ever had for a computer component! Damn. I'll have to bodge my setup until I can get it replaced. :geek: