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Microsoft Mixed Reality Toolkit 2.7 Released With OpenXR Support

In the release notes of the Microsoft Mixed Reality Toolkit 2.7, Microsoft noted additional support for OpenXR including:

  • Added support, both in-editor and at runtime, for the system-provided motion controller model on OpenXR.
  • Added support for WinMR gestures (select, hold, manipulation, navigation) on OpenXR.
  • Added support for controller haptics across legacy WMR, Windows XR Plugin, and OpenXR.
  • Added support for spatial mesh when using OpenXR on HoloLens 2.

Unreal Engine 5 Early Access Launches With New VRTemplate Using The OpenXR Framework

Unreal Engine 5 is the next major evolution of Unreal Engine, redesigned and enhanced for the next generation of games, real-time visualizations, and immersive interactive experiences. It will empower game developers and creators across all industries to realize next-generation real-time 3D content and experiences with greater freedom, fidelity, and flexibility than ever before.

Unreal Engine 5 has a new VRTemplate using the OpenXR framework, the multi-company standard for VR development. The template is designed to be a starting point for all VR projects. It includes encapsulated logic for teleport locomotion and common input actions, such as grabbing and attaching items to your hand. The VR platforms currently supported by VRTemplate include:

  • Oculus Quest 1 and 2
  • Oculus Quest with Oculus Link
  • Oculus Rift S
  • Valve Index
  • HTC Vive
  • Windows Mixed Reality

Bridging the OpenGL and Vulkan Divide

In this Collabora blog post, Rohan Garg explores the new, low overhead extension in Mesa allowing OpenGL and Vulkan applications to talk to each other, bringing more flexibility to application developers while easing the transition path between the industry-standard Khronos APIs.

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