HTC Vive or Oculus Rift (motion controllers not required).Windows PC with I5 or I7 and at least a GTX 980 (or equivalent).This can work, but is uncomfortable and steering is more effective with actual leaning movement of your upper body.Īt this early stage there is not a lot of optimization therefore at early access more demanding requirements are expected.

When it comes to steering try to avoid steering with your face leaning forward to guide you.

Much more testing and optimizating can be achieved and your feedback based on your experiences will go a long way to something that feels 'right'. As everyone is different these measurements are all calculated relative to your own movement.Ī few sensitivity/difficulty settings have been provided in the latest demo to suit diffent styles, training intensity and bike types (spin, standard, desk, recumbent). We measure the very subtle movements of the head under various biking speeds.

Time trials for the trail with global leaderboards.

Mission mode - Relay supplies while evading and escaping a variety of foes.

Steam release (Accepted already, publishing remains).

Lean fully back while stopped to slowly back step / go reverse.

Lean backward to dynamically apply brakes.

Jump by leaning forward and pulling/popping back.

Steer by shifting your body weight left or right.

Use your body to naturally command your bicycle:

Game physics are targeting more arcade than simulation. Better bike crash and getting stuck detection (still more improvement to come)Īt the moment it is an entirely open free roaming world with no objectives/scoring.Many optimizations to assure stable frame rates.Updated to Unreal Engine 4.14 with MSAA (better performance+quality).Added steering dead zone to assist in keeping straight.Small rocks and decorative landscape don't create a bumpy ride.Physical bike placement awareness for menus and virtual bike orientation.Stick to the trails or go offroad taking jumps of cliffs or race down mountains at high speed! Using any exercise bike to transport yourself to kilometers of open world mountain landscapes full of breathtaking vistas. The game mechanics have proven themselves in the prototype phase and the project is quickly moving to early access later this spring. VR Rider is a VR only biking experience for your HTC Vive or Oculus Rift.

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