Latest Build 2.9 VR hand/controller tracking bug

[rocket302]

The following are  bugs in the latest DCS build when using VR and showing hand tracking.

Tested using Oculus meta quest 3, F-16 and f-18 planes

Issues:

1. When you first open DCS the VR hands show properly. However if you enter the VR settings the hands disappear and will not show up again until DCS is exited and restarted.  This issue is observed with both "controllers" and/or "hands" set in VR mode.  so when you enter VR mode hands disappear forever.

2. VR hands do not trigger controls like switches etc. this issue might be related to the above issues not sure.  Note: VR hands were present when "controller" was select and buttons switches worked (interacted with visual hands) in previous DCS versions.

 

 

 

[Eoj12]

I have the same problem using a Pimax Cristal with hand tracking module. 
 

 

[rocket302]

this issues is still here after latest build DCS 2.9.9.2280 - 30.10.2024

maybe if we all keep sending in support tickets this can get fixed

[Mrpopo199]

I’m experiencing the same issue. I hadn’t played for 2 or 3 months, but since yesterday, I can’t use the VR controller in DCS.

I hope they didn’t decide to remove this feature—I’ve invested a lot of money in DCS.

Is it possible to revert to an earlier version to avoid this bug?

Edited November 11, 2024 by Mrpopo199

[Mrpopo199]

My issue has been resolved. DCS Support helped me with a workaround in my case, and everything is working well now. They confirmed there are issues with some VR headsets due to recent updates from the headsets manufacturers.

 

[Eoj12]

Can you share the solution please?

14 hours ago, Mrpopo199 said:

My issue has been resolved. DCS Support helped me with a workaround in my case, and everything is working well now. They confirmed there are issues with some VR headsets due to recent updates from the headsets manufacturers.

 

 

Edited November 15, 2024 by Eoj12

[Mrpopo199]

Please find the email from support that applies to my case. I have attached the .bat files required for the downgrade.

I really appreciate receiving support of this quality who has been provided very fast.

"Hi xxx,

Try rolling back the game to the old version 2.9.9.2280. To do this, copy the attached file to the folder with the game files, and run this file once.
After rolling back, start the game and check the operation of the controllers. Then, you need to find the following files in the bin folder:
openvdb.dll, openvr_api.dll, openvr_mod.cfg and openvr_mod.log
Copy them to a separate folder, for example, on the Desktop.
Then update the game to the latest version. Now paste the copied files into the bin folder of the updated version (the two existing files will be replaced).

Sincerely yours
"

 

Reverting_DCS2.9.9.2280.bat

Edited November 16, 2024 by Mrpopo199

[rocket302]

Unfortunately steam does not have a way to roll back the game.  Anyone know a work around to fix this?

also I noted above that the issue was still in 2.9.9.2280 so rolling back to that version will do nothing.  Anyway to get back to a earlier version?

Edited November 19, 2024 by rocket302

[rocket302]

Tried the above recommendation but it does not fix the issue.  Issue still present in latest build. 
 

also you cannot roll Steam version back. 
 

I installed pc version as test,  roll back to June and it worked. However all mods not available since I bought them on steam.    Tried updating with recommendations of dlls but they would not fix issue.  
 

glad it works for some of you but for the rest we are hosed till they fix it

[rocket302]

well DCS 2.9.10.4160 - 11.12.2024   is getting closer but still does not work like it use to.

works -  controller do not disappear when entering VR setting.

Does not work

- Vr hands will not show

- when you turn on hands, you lose mouse control a least i did

- controller does not have touch function

 

closer, but still a ways to go guys