R3E won't start in VR!

GuitarTech · Dec 25, 2018

So: I have an Acer WMR headset, using the Steam VR app. rF2, PC2. DR, and ACC all work fine
without any problems.
R3E, on the other hand, refuses to start in VR mode. It churns and churns. and then I get a pop up message "Can't connect to server, Error Code 17991 "
And in Chrome the tab says " 505 Bad Gateway "
All the relevant drivers are up to date, and all my other games run fine.
I've tried a file integrity check, and a complete new install after deleting all R3E folders on my computer ( twice )
I have " -vr " as start option, and I always start it from within Steam, after first starting the Steam VR app.
It used to work until the latest big update, but now it only works in 2D mode, VR is broken.
Anybody have any ideas?

Richlevy · Dec 25, 2018

Go to the steam store, do a search on "windows" select the steamvr specific for window vr headsets, not the steamvr. That is probably the situation. Good luck.

Richlevy · Dec 25, 2018

Oops, sorry, I did not read all the way thru your post. As of yesterday my samsung odyssey was working fine. I'm using the latest steam drivers and updates

Cote Dazur · Dec 26, 2018

I had the same issue a few weeks back, after a few days, without doing anything it came back.

GuitarTech · Dec 26, 2018

Cote Dazur said:
I had the same issue a few weeks back, after a few days, without doing anything it came back.

Until now I haven't found a better solution either, it's only my third favorite game, after rF2 and PC2, so it's not so bad. Merry Christmas

GuitarTech · Jan 7, 2019

I thought I'd bump this one up, now that Christmas is over, and things are back to normal.
Does anybody have a solution to my problem? R3E is not my first choice when I want to race, but I've spent a lot on addons, and not being able to use it in VR is a bit irksome.
My system is modern and up to date. rF2, Dirt Rally and PC2 run really well, and start every time without complications. Why can't Sector 3 get their act together? Does anybody from over there even hang out here?

UMC 22 · Jan 7, 2019

GuitarTech said:
Why can't Sector 3 get their act together? Does anybody from over there even hang out here?

They do browse this forum occasionally yes, but seldom post outside of major update threads. Since they have their own forums with a support sub-forum, I doubt this is their priority. Have you tried posting there?

GuitarTech · Jan 7, 2019

Ross Garland said:
They do browse this forum occasionally yes, but seldom post outside of major update threads. Since they have their own forums with a support sub-forum, I doubt this is their priority. Have you tried posting there?

Yup, posted a copy of my question here about 30 mins ago, maybe someone over there will see it, and be able to help me. But thanks anyway for replying

UMC 22 · Jan 7, 2019

The game definitely starts fine in normal mode (non-VR), right? Have you tried removing the -vr command and starting the game with the included VR options instead? Also try both 32bit and 64bit versions, just to eliminate it as a possibility. Finally, try starting the game without starting SteamVR first and let it open automatically. (I remember the game used to crash on me if I started SVR first, but that was some time ago.)

GuitarTech · Jan 7, 2019

Double post. See underneath for my reply.

GuitarTech · Jan 7, 2019

Ross Garland said:
The game definitely starts fine in normal mode (non-VR), right? Have you tried removing the -vr command and starting the game with the included VR options instead? Also try both 32bit and 64bit versions, just to eliminate it as a possibility. Finally, try starting the game without starting SteamVR first and let it open automatically. (I remember the game used to crash on me if I started SVR first, but that was some time ago.)
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I just de-installed it, and am re-installing it again, after deleting every R3E folder I could find on my computer. Just before I de-installed it, I found out that it wouldn't even start in normal mode any more, despite using the desktop Icon to start and deleting the "-vr" in the start options.
At least rF2, Dirt Rally, and PC2 are all running fine, without having to jump through hoops and spend hours buggering about trying this and that

Until now, I'm underwhelmed with the "support" on the dedicated Sector 3 forum: a link to another thread where someone has (had?) the same problem where they suggested doing some things that don't apply at all in my case, but otherwise no real help. I'll wait till I have a vanilla install to play with tomorrow, and then see if that made any difference. But thanks for trying to help

GuitarTech · Jan 7, 2019

Update: after installing it again, no change. Won't even start from the desktop icon. And no answer on the "support" forum.

Goodbye R3E for now, life goes on

BrunoBæ · Jan 8, 2019

Just an idea.
You could try in the sector3studios forum to PM one of the devs asking for help.
I mean you have payed for their game so...

RKip455 · Nov 6, 2019

Same issue still??? Won't start in VR for me

GuitarTech · Nov 6, 2019

I solved my problem in that I got rid of the Acer WMD VR headset that I had, as I found out that it wouldn't always play ball with the steam VR App. Bought a Rift S, and haven't looked back. It's a better headset in all respects anyway. The steam VR App context menu has an extra setting for "start in Oculus VR mode", and then it just works.

YMMV, the Steam software is as buggy as hell, it's been in beta for like the last 3 (?) years, and they're still fiddling around with it. Good luck with finding a solution

Momperface · Nov 7, 2019

using msi afterburner by any chance?

Dux · Nov 9, 2019

I just get

Anyone for solution?

[EDIT] OK suddenly started working.

RKip455 · Nov 9, 2019

GuitarTech said:
I solved my problem in that I got rid of the Acer WMD VR headset that I had, as I found out that it wouldn't always play ball with the steam VR App. Bought a Rift S, and haven't looked back. It's a better headset in all respects anyway. The steam VR App context menu has an extra setting for "start in Oculus VR mode", and then it just works.
YMMV, the Steam software is as buggy as hell, it's been in beta for like the last 3 (?) years, and they're still fiddling around with it. Good luck with finding a solution

how to get to vr context setting???