RIFTINVADERS
Steam News 8 August 20259mo ago

Update: VR Fixes / Enhancements

In short: The game now makes the experimental head steering a bit smoother and more configurable. Also the game is now fully playable with VR controllers. The changelog in detail for version 0.9.1 is all about Virtual R…

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Extracted changes

1 fix2 additions3 changes0 removals
  • UI and audio
  • Gameplay
fixedfixed VR-ingame-UI Z-ordering issue
changedbetter position and size for ingame-UI in VR mode
changedexperimental: tried to optimize ship head-steering/movement versus ingame-UI: UI standing still around player which seems to interfere with player expectations when enemy field and player ship move quite fast
changedexperimental: slowed down enemy movement in VR-mode
addedadded VR Virtual Keyboard for local highscore input
addedadded VR Controller thumbsticks and buttons to steer and use UI, idea: use both controllers like steering a plane

In short:

The game now makes the experimental head steering a bit smoother and more configurable. Also the game is now fully playable with VR controllers.

The changelog in detail for version 0.9.1 is all about Virtual Reality:

  • fixed VR-ingame-UI Z-ordering issue

  • better position and size for ingame-UI in VR mode

  • switched font for better readability in VR mode

  • player can move in Z while ingame in VR mode

  • player can move freely when game is paused or between levels / ship losses

  • experimental: tried to optimize ship head-steering/movement versus ingame-UI: UI standing still around player which seems to interfere with player expectations when enemy field and player ship move quite fast

  • amount of VR head-steering is configurable in settings

  • experimental: slowed down enemy movement in VR-mode

  • added VR Virtual Keyboard for local highscore input

  • added VR Controller thumbsticks and buttons to steer and use UI, idea: use both controllers like steering a plane

Have Fun!

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Steam News / 8 August 2025

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