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- Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
UPDATE 3/27/2026
Minor bug fixes -Fixed bug that set speed to 0 for new users -Controls tutorial book now auto-loads for new users -Added sound indicators -Globe is now resizable
Announcement3 changesFixGameplay - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
UPDATE 3/26/2026
-Each book (.epub) now has separate font settings -Moved fonts dropdown to book settings -Added shortcut for opening second page (optional) -Minor bug fixes
Announcement3 changesGameplay - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
Update 3/17/2026
Fixed bookmarks bug
Announcement1 changeFix - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
Bug fix on the way
A bug slipped through: When you switch fonts, bookmarks lose their place. This bug only affects epubs. A temporary workaround is to switch back to the font that was active when you created the bookmark. (Open Sans was t…
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
UPDATE 3/6/2026 - Version 3.0
-Added fonts dropdown -You can now resize a book using the page -Fixed an issue where interactions could pass through books -Fixed bug that caused imbedded epub image sizes to reset when navigating -Fixed missing collid…
Announcement5 changesFixGameplay - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
2/13/2026 - Standalone app updated to support more file types
https://sidequestvr.com/app/53666/virtual-reader-essentials-beta
Announcement1 changeCompatibility - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
Update 1/19/2026
-Fixed epub text formatting bugs. -Fixed book UI navigation bugs.
Announcement2 changesFixUI/audio - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
UPDATE 1/13/2026
-Fixed bug related to viewing images embedded in EPUB files (toggle on/off in book menu) -General bug fixes
Announcement1 changeFix - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
UPDATE 1/9/2026
-Fixed bugs related to summoning books -Added timer
Announcement2 changesFixGameplay - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
UPDATE 1/2/2026
-Optimizations: (The number of books on the shelf now has little to no impact on performance, unless "render pages on shelved books" is activated.) -Visual bug fixes: Book titles flickering Page corners cut off
Announcement1 changePerformance - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
UPDATE 12/26/2025
UI enhancements Added option to stop rendering books when they're on shelf to reduce visual distractions Fixed bug that caused initial page turn from cover to skip a page Fixed inconsistent epub cover sizes Added wallpa…
Announcement8 changesFixUI/audio - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
UPDATE 12/22/2025
-Optimized book loading -UI improvements -Added ability to import wallpapers -Added ability to delete books by file type
Announcement3 changesUI/audioGameplay - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
UPDATE 12/17/2025
-Added .epub support
Announcement1 changeGameplay - Virtual Reader (VR book reader)
UPDATE 12/12/2025
-Added .cbz file support -Increased number of shelf slots -Fixed automatic chapter detection for PDF files -Added ability to import folders
Announcement4 changesFixGameplay
