Workarounds to keep playing in VR

I had to switch to 2d to get fishing to work. When using the mod reeling in doesnt work. Soon as i switched to 2d i could reel the fish in

Nicky Butler

I'll keep trying to work it out but can someone confirm that the binoculars and zooming is working properly? I've got to a mission where you need to zoom in using your binoculars and the usual left stick zoom doesn't work at all using the VR mod (ie the zoom doesn't change at all).

Grocs

Somebody can share with me the previous version files? I just bought this game and joined Patreon to play, and I come across this!

Im on a quest to take the kid fishing but watever i do i cant real the fish in. Im doing what on screen instuctions say and keep reeling and pulling but fish just keeps getting further away. Is fishing broke in vr?

Nicky Butler

Where do you get the old files from?

Toshie27

I did that and now there is a lot of less jitter, thanks. Now I'm wondering why do I have poor fps, the resolution is 1080p and settings are on High (rtx 2080 super)

Iker

Hi Iker! Due to a bug in the SteamVR driver for WMR that they never seem to get around to fixing, with WMR headsets like the Reverb G2 you need to use OpenXR. Select the OpenXR renderer from the "R.E.A.L. VR" tab in the mod overlay; the mod will save and remember your choice for the next runs. If you still have jitters after that, get the OpenXR Developer Tools for Windows Mixed Reality from the Microsoft Store, and use them to check that your active OpenXR runtime is set to WMR (if it's set to SteamVR, tracking might still not work correctly). Then, in the developer settings page of the tools, you should make sure that Custom render scale is set to 100% and that Motion reprojection is Disabled.

LukeRoss

I already did that, but I want to play in stereo, with real 3D. I don't know what is causing so much jittering, maybe it has something to do with the Windows Mixed Reality?

Iker

In the VR mod menu, switch to Open XR and then stereo mono and then try other settings. Or in Steam VR resolution down to max 60-70%

I finally managed to get the previous version of the game and got it working in VR. I`m using the HP Reverb G2 and don`t know why I get very low fps (I have RTX 2080 super & Ryzen 7 3700x) and when I move the head it`s jittery as hell, any solution?

Iker

I got it working, YAAAAAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!

Red dead update new and VR no longer works :-(

Toshie27

Had the same question, replace (username) and (password) including the parentheses with your steam account details. It should then run properly. So -username ?????? -password ?????. My .bat file looks like this without the usr/psw: dotnet DepotDownloader.dll -app 1174180 -depot 1174184 -manifest 5387703447066113687.

Solomon Ginsberg

im sry im not a coder, but i watched the linked video above under: Steam Version/Update... i did everything just like the video says. but should i include the "( )s" where is says username and password. or leave them out???? also how do i run that script? it doesnt do anything when i just click on the file... I would really like to enjoy this mod.. if anybody can help that would be greatly appreciated.

read the epic version solution on this post.

Miguel Augusto

Sadly no. Only someone who made a backup can send you these files. I can't play either with the mod atm.

Hoshi82

What would happen on the rockstar version if it already got updated? is there a way to retrieve old files?

Yes Ed, as usual you're right on the money. That is one of the many "improvements" that Rockstar put in this miraculous update :-) It's probably just a bug, but it sure feels like they wanted to make REALLY sure that everybody switched over to DLSS. I'm working as fast as I can to fix everything, but this update is the gift that keeps on giving.

LukeRoss

Quick test and no joy here also. It seems RDR2 insists on booting with Render Scaling "off". A change in graphics settings to 2.0 ("2o1" in the XML) or manual change to the system.xml (even set to "Read Only") doesn't seem to override the game's insistence to reboot with render scaling "off" - even though - the "Read Only" XML doesn't change from 2.0 RS. It's my understanding that since the RealVR mod cannot work with it off, we still get 2D. Presumably Luke is running this up the flagpole as we speak, so we'll see what shakes.

it still shows 2d in vr mode. I have steam and it is a big vr 2d screen in game.

Derrick taylor

I’m new to all this, does that mean we should have an update soon that I can just run and it will work?

Scripthook is officially updated!

Momentum

I had an idea/request. In one of the upcoming updates do you think you could make it so one of the views when doing the cinematic camera while traveling on the horse is in first person? The other views are a bit nauseating and it would be nice to just let the horse follow the path and enjoy the views.

Follow the video tutorial in the post from "doun 1025" to download the earlier version of RDR2 from your Steam Library. You will need to overwrite the files in you RDR2 folder with the earlier version files. You will need your Steam Login info to get the files. Also this is probably obvious...but save a copy of the earlier version files somewhere on your computer so you copy them over again when the game updates in the future.

william mumford

Just run the medium BAT and then adjust the resolution scale manually on the xml. It’s located in your documents folder under Rockstar games

Momentum

I read on another post u can use the ultra scale on a lower preset im just windering how u do this?. I like the sharpness of resolution at ultra but frame rates can be bad. Was gonna try the ultra resolution at lower preset, maybe medium preset.

Nicky Butler

I can't open up the read me so I can try to use this file.

Derrick taylor

so i uninstalled RDR2 last night because for the past week ive tried to get it running other than in 2D (in VR). i couldnt get anything to work (im using STEAM), i did everything from any instruction on here as well as a couple of videos on youtube. but i had it downloading while i was asleep so i could have it ready to try when i got home from work today. but now i see alll the "do not update" so where do i find these "un"updated files. and does anyone have time to help maybe thru discord or something. idk. i see allot of videos of people enjoying this mod, but i have yet to do so myself. any help would be greatly appreciated.... thanks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIJM1HiCpok This video is tutorial for Download Olderverson file with steam depot downloader

I stopped the epic games update by going offline but can't launch it now. Now sure exactly what to do. Should I let it update or place game files in another folder ?

God's love sent Jesus to save us, not judge us.

Backup all the things! At least there is no DLSS expected for the GTA V update :'-)

LukeRoss

Update comming to GTA 5 too in 4 days ...

Cercata

Really hope this is fixable. Damn RS... this mod was so good and RDR2 in VR was great. Hope the next VR project will not be that "bitchy" ;) #CP2077VR ;)

Hoshi82

That's great!

LukeRoss

Yes I will make video some

Thanks for your message! Did you follow a guide online or something that you can share to help other users?

LukeRoss

I searched and fixed by downgrade with dotnet steam

I just read that the DLSS update messed up the mod. We will have to wait for scriphook updates the mod.

Derrick taylor

I download the game on the D drive hoping it would work. now the game doesn't go into vr at all.

Derrick taylor

I'm in the same boat with it only appearing in 2D. I've followed the link that 2 people posted with no difference. Seems like the resolution scaling isn't right and not sure how to get it back to how it was? For the person who got it working I'm guessing they have something on theirs that I don't? This is the only mod I'm running rn. I'm using the Steam version. FYI no I haven't updated. I backed up my files and am using the Steam method that is posted. I can get the game running in VR but only in 2D to clear any confusion.

I keep getting flat screen 2D version on a big vr screen. everything else starts like the GTA % version but in game it is flat screen not vr. what am I doing wrong or is it the update?

Derrick taylor

I found this, not sure if it will help?? https://www.rdr2mods.com/downloads/rdr2/tools/9-rdr-2-asi-loader/

Scot

I bought this game yesterday.. I never get old verson for backup.. :( I'm using steam verson.. ......T_T..

Looking forward to the next version of the mod. Thanks for your efforts on converting these AAA games to the more immersive platform of VR

Grocs

Thank you Luke for your efforts before this DLSS update came out, it was really nice to play it. Damn that sucks but i hope you maybe find a way to make this work again because ur mods are really magic. DLSS non vr works like a charm for me now looks almost the same and feels way more stable. I was looking forward for this in Vr to get better performance like in Fist fights etc but it sadly sounds complicated...

Chris LH

Iv seen some people say dx12 works best with dlss. Lower framerates than vulcan but no stutter. Not tried it myself. This is on the flat version.

Nicky Butler

In Luke we trust, he once said a MOD for RDR2 wan't posible, so even if he says it's imposible with this update, I don't lose hope ;)

Cercata

Hey Luke, Is DLSS never gonna be possible with the VR mod now? Or is it something you are working on and just might take some time? Thanks

Elliot Careswell

The Epic version works for me also. No issues here.

Clint

Thank you! I updated the post with your instructions

LukeRoss

IT WORKS ON EPIC VERSION TOO!!! =D -------------------------------------------- Never mind the missing file (index.bin). What I did was as instructed (kind of): 1. (Backup and) delete the new update_#.rpf files and all others mentioned from the game's folder; 2. Copy all mentioned files - except index.bin, which wasn't there in the previous version also - from your backup previous to DLSS version, back into game's folder; 3. Run RealConfig.bat once again; 3. Open "Epic Games Launcher", as always; 4. Should still say "Launch" in the game, so just click it and enjoy the game :) Simple as that. Many thanks to LukeRoss again for everything!!! :D

Miguel Augusto

Hello, can you upload the files somewhere googel drive or something?

I tried a few things on my own yesterday with offline modes, but eventually I gave up and the game got updated (Steam)... anyway, I'm taking this opportunity to upgrade to a 3080 Ti.

FlyingWaffle

I managed to get those 5 archives of the1436.25 version of the game and overwrited the ones form the latest update. Installed the mod and it appears to load correctly, but I only see a 2d image of the game. I´m using HP REVERB G2 with steamVR and windows mixed reality loading. I already unchecked the option of "Use Desktop Game Theatre while SteamVR is active" but it still load s in 2d. Any solution?

Iker

appdata0_update.rpf; index.bin; RDR2.exe; shaders_x64.rpf; update.rpf. Where do I get the files from?

English please!

LukeRoss

You probably need to run RealConfig.bat again as Ed Truthan suggested above

LukeRoss

请问VIVE可以玩吗？我用HP reverb G2玩90帧情况下头只要左右摇动就会很抖动，而且拖影非常严重。不是配置的问题，也不是设置的问题，请问能解决一下吗？

So do i put the realconfig file in the updated folder as well? Or just run realconfig from backed up folder?

Nicky Butler

Rockstar launcher fix doesnt work for me. I copied backed up files into the updated red dead folder pressed play on the game but when it goes into gameplay it goes into 2d. 🙁

Nicky Butler

Or someone could upload these 5 files on google drive or mega or any other platform.

Hoshi82

I updated ASI Loader, and the mods started working again, but I only have a 2d image too. Please fix!

Mike V

A bit of clarity for those users WHO’VE BEEN AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS – or – those asking where to GET THE FILES Luke mentions above for the “5 Files” fix R* version of the game. The idea is to pull them from a backup of the game, performed before today’s update (which has been highly recommended here over the past few days as a precaution for just this situation). That said, if you didn’t backup the previous version, and have already launched and updated the game, you may be SOL (for the moment anyway), as the update overwrites those 5 files with new ones (except the 4.5GB “update.rpf” which apparently it just deletes). SO IF YOU HAVEN’T BOOTED THE GAME AND UPDATED IT YET – THEN WAIT! BACKUP THE GAME FOLDER FIRST (or at least the 5 files needed for the workaround). Then you can proceed to let the game update and you’ll have the “old” files on hand to do the workaround.

I'll wait for the real fix

Michal Hrabovcak

How exactly do you downgrade? Never tried it before.

Where did you get these files? My RDR2 is already updated.

Hoshi82

But where do I get these files? Doesn't RDR2 instantly update to the latest version when downloading it again on Rockstar Launcher? Really won't "try" myself as my connection isn't the fastest and RDR2 is not that small. :)

Hoshi82

SCRIPTHOOK WORKAROUND FOUND!!!! This is a simple fix: Go to this link https://www.rdr2mods.com/downloads/rdr2/tools/9-rdr-2-asi-loader/ download ASI LOADER 02 and REPLACE dinput8.dll with version.dll. Boom mods are working again. I tried RealVR but I was only getting a 2d image in my headset. Hopefully Luke can get things going again now!

Momentum

You've been playing RDO with RealVR???

Momentum

Just a thought Luke, and CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG but... I think R* version users (& Steam?) should be reminded to run their RealConfig.bat again before trying the “5 Files” fix, because as I saw it, the update resets the "system.xml" file render scaling to "off" (1o1), and unless they do this they will not boot into VR, correct? Might save someone some grief perhaps? They’ll of course lose their 2 new DLSS entries in the XML as well, but when a Scripthook/RealVR permanent fix is found (if it can be) I assume you’ll address that in the 5 XML templates in the settings folder. Anyway, based on what I saw in the XML immediately after the update I thought I'd mention it.

Could anyone share those 5 files with us?

Iker

I've been using the mod for red dead online so I guess Ill just wait

Beasto

I will play GTA for a while, it's no worry. I kind thought the update would break things.

WIG

I jumped for joy when I saw the R* version "copy these 5 files" workaround Luke! Just tried it and I can quantitatively confirm it works without a hitch on my system. Haven't played for an extended session yet to see if anything peculiar crops up, but was able to boot into VR as usual with no immediately noticeable issues or performance hit. DLSS is not present of course as this is essentially a "revert to previous version" trick, but it beats no VR! I also backed up the 4 new files that this fix overwrites, and then after exiting the game, I returned them to root folder, and "overwrote the overwrites" (thus restoring the new game files). This seemed to allow the R* launcher to boot up immediately without having to update them on a second launch. Leaving the 5th file ( the the 4.5GB update.rpf) in the root folder wasn't an issue, and (at least the one time I tested it) the R* launcher didn't delete it either (as it had on the initial update this morning). That'll make things quick and easy each time. This fix only takes seconds to do, and will work fine (for me at least) for as long as it has to.

TAA won't work with DLSS. I already tried, and both Resolution Scale and all forms of antialiasing are automatically disabled by the game when DLSS is activated. Also, I did some preliminary benchmarks, and the actual performance gains at VR resolutions are around 15%, unless you select "Ultra Performance" mode which gives you about 30% frame rate boost but lots of artefacts.

LukeRoss

And what do we do if we already installed the latest version of Rockstar??

Iker

Thanks for the quick fix on the rockstar version thats the one i have. Good to know i can still get my fix of read dead vr :)

Nicky Butler

I'm patiently waiting for the scripthook fix and subsequent DLSS fixes you'll have to do before I begin my RDR2 VR playthrough in earnest. It is so close, keep up the good work and I hope these last few fixes aren't too hard. Really hoping that in addition to the crisp visuals from last weeks' TLSS fixes the DLSS fixes provide a nice framerate boost... In the meantime, I fired up my Alien Isolation in VR the past couple of nights and am really enjoying that. I know that isn't Luke's work, but just sayin' folks could take a breather, find something in their backlog and give him the time he'll need to get this thing fixed up.

TeQuilYa

Wow that’s a quick solution! Thanks as always ! Trying this now

Mike Perhinski