How to Recenter and Reorient Your Playspace in SteamVR

Valve has finally added a simple way to reorient and recenter your playspace in SteamVR with the latest main-branch update, version 1.13. This new feature is especially useful for room-scale gaming and can be done effortlessly by clicking on the new button on the SteamVR dashboard.

For those who may not know, room-scale games are designed to work with a specific area of space, known as the playspace. The concept of 'forward' and 'center' are essential in traditional VR games, but these ideas don't apply to room-scale games that focus on zero virtual movement. In these types of games, there is no need for an explicit center beyond the central point of the playspace bounds.

One of the reasons Valve might have taken so long to add this feature is their early commitment to 'room-scale' VR gaming. However, it's finally here, and players can now reorient the forward direction of their playspace in the optimal direction for base station tracking. This is especially useful for smaller or very rectangular playspaces.

For instance, games like Saber would benefit from being able to move the 'center' of the game a bit further back from the center of the playspace, giving your arms more room to swing in front of you. In seated games like driving simulators, players can easily sit down in their chair and then reset the forward position of their playspace so that their seat and head position are perfectly aligned with the position of the car around them.

To recenter and reorient your playspace, simply click on the new button on the SteamVR dashboard (an icon of a person with an arrow around it). A three-second countdown timer will start, and at the end, your position and looking direction will be used to redefine the center and forward directions of your playspace.

In conclusion, Valve's addition of this feature is a significant improvement for SteamVR users. It's a simple but useful feature that can enhance the gaming experience for players who use room-scale games or seated games that require precise positioning. With this new feature, players can now easily reorient and recenter their playspace without having to restart the game or use third-party tools.

Resetting Your Playspace Mover

With SteamVR 1.13, you can now reset your playspace mover with ease. This feature is especially useful for room-scale gaming and can be done by following these simple steps:

* Click on the new button on the SteamVR dashboard (an icon of a person with an arrow around it).

* A three-second countdown timer will start.

* At the end of the timer, your position and looking direction will be used to redefine the center and forward directions of your playspace.

By using this feature, you can reorient and recenter your playspace without having to restart the game or use third-party tools. This is a significant improvement for SteamVR users who value ease of use and flexibility in their gaming experience.

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