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Oculus SDK 0.4.3 Beta Update

We've integrated the latest Oculus SDK 0.4.3 Beta that was released last Friday, but we can't release it as the default build due to performance problems vs. the 0.4.2 SDK.

We only recommend using the beta branch if you updated your Oculus Runtime to 0.4.3 and are now having trouble running Time Rifters.

If you want to try out the latest Time Rifters build that uses the 0.4.3 SDK:

  • Restart Steam to ensure your client is up-to-date
  • Right click on 'Time Rifters' in your Steam games list
  • Choose the 'Betas' tab
  • Select 'dk2 - Oculus 0.4.3 SDK'
  • Steam will immediately do an update and switch you over

Windows

  • If you installed the Oculus 0.4.3 Runtime, the default steam build will have a good framerate and lower latency, but the entire scene will be darker.
  • If you installed the Oculus 0.4.3 Runtime & opt into the Time Rifters 0.4.3 SDK beta, you will likely have framerate problems.

Mac

  • If you installed the Oculus 0.4.3 Runtime, the default steam build will have broken head tracking causing an uncomfortable experience.
  • If you installed the Oculus 0.4.3 Runtime & opt into the Time Rifters 0.4.3 SDK beta, you will likely have framerate problems but the head tracking will be correct.

Let us know if you run into any problems.

We'll keep you updated. If you are interested there is a discussion regarding the performance issues on the Oculus Developer Forums.