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Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR Updated

Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR has been updated with the following changes:

  • Textures on the controller models now look better in applications that use a simplified rendering model
  • Buttons and joystick on the controller models now animate when you interact with them
  • Improved logging to help diagnose issues with controllers and start-up

This update also includes changes that only affect upcoming Windows Insider flights:

  • A more reliable implementation of running start, which helps games achieve lower latency
  • The mouse will now be visible on the desktop while playing SteamVR games
  • Controller battery status will be visible in the SteamVR status window
  • Gamepads and other controller peripherals will now work for SteamVR games that use new versions of XInput
  • The proximity sensor button state will be available to games