Valve’s SteamVR beta has quietly built a safety net for owners of Windows Mixed Reality headsets: the SteamVR Beta (v2.13.1) now automatically prefers and installs the third‑party “Oasis” driver when it detects WMR hardware running on versions of Windows 11 that no longer include Microsoft’s...
August 29, 2025 delivered an unexpected lifeline to owners of aging Windows Mixed Reality headsets: a new native SteamVR driver called Oasis that restores direct SteamVR/OpenXR compatibility for devices left orphaned after Microsoft deprecated the Mixed Reality Portal. (roadtovr.com)
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Microsoft rolled out the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update to the public on October 17, 2017, and launched a coordinated push into consumer mixed reality with a family of Windows Mixed Reality headsets from major OEMs — a move that paired a significant platform update with hardware designed to...
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Microsoft's decision to deprecate its Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) platform in 2024 left many VR enthusiasts with hardware that seemed destined for obsolescence. However, a new development promises to breathe life back into these devices. An unofficial SteamVR driver, aptly named 'Oasis,' is set...
In a move that has left many virtual reality enthusiasts shaking their heads, Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) in the latest update for Windows 11, dubbed the 24H2 update. While the 2024 update brings a host of intriguing new features, it also signifies the...
In a move that could send ripples through the virtual reality community, Microsoft has officially announced that support for its Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets will no longer be available with the latest Windows 11 2024 Update. This decision echoes previous statements made by Microsoft...
If you're one of the few remaining users of Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) devices, you might want to sit down for this news: The latest Windows 11 update (version 24H2) has rendered your VR headset completely unusable. The implication of this update not only strikes a blow to individual users but...