DVR Simulator
DVR Simulator 2.3.0 is out!
Here is the changelog of the version 2.3.0
Added
- Added the new Snow Forest map
- Added the boundary checker, that prevent the player to go too far
- Added the non invincible mode (was always invincible before). The invincible option can be turned on in the option menu
DVR Simulator 2.1.0 is out, now with Helicopters!
A new update just before Christmas! The version 2.1.0 brings many fixes, it also brings back the helicopter integration, which was previously in BETA in the Unity build. Now it's ported to Unreal with its improved physics engine. This version is also the foundation of the new version on Oculus AppLab, which will introduce even more new features, such as... Mixed Reality!
What's news?
Added
- Helicopter Mode (two helicopters for now)
- [Windows] Added an option to change the rendering API (needs game reload)
- Added an option to select what kind of map you want: Medium Quality (VR, mobile) or HQ
- Added an option to enable/disable VR from the main menu
- Added a deadzone value applied on yaw/pitch/roll
Changed / Fixed
- Fixed the external player spawn
- Fixed the center of mass of the TBS Source One V3
- Using Vulkan by default
- Removed Hand Tracking support (for now)
- [Oculus Quest] Added Passthrough support
- [Oculus Quest] Added official support for Quest with the Unreal Build (see itch.io)
If you're interested to try the new DVR Simulator on the Meta Quest and the Mixed Reality mod, you can get the game on itch.io, if you already got the game on Steam, just send me a message with your invoice number and I'll send you a free key :)
The Helicopter Mod
When you select an Helicopter you can tweak it using the drone editor. To open the editor, enter in pause mode (Escape, Start button) and select Editor. The parameters that are interesting for you are:
- Engine Power
- Stabilization Speed
- Drag Factor
I don't think that it's relevant to explain the Engine Power right :) ? The Stabilization speed allows you to get a totally robotic helicopter (when put to 10) or a slow flybar style helicopter (when set to 4).
The drag factor is how the helicopter is affected by the air when moving. A slow value will make it fast, but hard to control. A higher value will make it float.
Finally the Rates are SUPER important. Most gyros have values like:
- Pitch/Roll: rotation 300°/sec
- Yaw: rotation 600°/sec
You can reach those values by changing the value of RCRate. Finally it's recommanded to add some RCExpo, especially if you use a gamepad!
What's next?
In a next update I'll more control on the calibration process, allowing multiple systems to work together to provided a better compatibility. New maps are coming too ;)
Join us on Discord to talk about FPV, Simulator, Robot, Helicopters, Airplane, well, about a lot of things ;)
Merry Christmas and best wishes and fly safe,
demonixis
The all new DVR Simulator is out for everyone
We're happy to announce the final release of DVR Simulator Reloaded, which now replaces the old one. This new version is powered by Unreal Engine 5.3 and packs so much more than the original version. Here is a quick look of what's new in DVR Simulator Reloaded!
- Improved Physics
- New quadcopter editor with more parameters
- Improved VR support
- FPV Goggles VR simulation with many modes (Locked view, unlocked view, head tracking, etc..)
- Full stereo VR rendering
- Hand tracking navigation in menus
- Improved graphics & lighting (DX12 + Lumen)
- New option menu with various options
- Medium Quality mode for lower specs and VR (DX11 + Static)
- New maps
- Realtime weather and lighting
What's coming next?
- Tutorial
- VR improvement
- Mobile port
- User feedbacks
Feel free to try the game and tell us what you think.
Fly safe!
DVR Simulator Reloaded 1.8.0b is out
Today we're releasing DVR Simulator Reloaded 1.8.0b. This is the all new remake made with Unreal Engine 5. Compared to the old version, this version misses the racing mode, but now contains every VR options with even some more.
Virtual Reality First
Since the begining, DVR Simulator is a drone simulator with VR in mind. This new version contains a lot of new parameters.
- FPV Goggles mode: It's an image displayed to the user, like a movie theater
- Resolution: In the FPV world, there are many type of video signals, PAL, NTSC, HD, FullHD
- Head Free: When you use real FPV goggles, the image is locked to your head movement. This option unlock it, so it's like looking a big screen in a theater. It's a 6dof experience
- Head & Position Tracking: You can enable the head tracker to rotate your head in the FPV view. This will disable the Head Free.
By default the FPV view is disabled and the Head Free is enabled because this is more natural, even if in the real life, it's locked to the head. Hey DJI/Fatshark if you read that, add the head free option to your goggles please ;)
More options
The new option menu contains new options, you can now disable the music, select a playlist (metal, chill or both) and change OSD settings. The signal perturbation option is not yet available.
High Quality vs Normal mode
When you want to play in VR, it's recommanded to start the game in normal mode. This mode uses only static lights and contains more optimizations. It also loads dedicateds maps to ensure that the framerate is good.
If you have a powerful GPU and CPU, you can try to run the game in High quality mode with VR. The HQ mode is enabled by default when VR is off. You can start the game in normal mode even if VR is not enabled from the launcher. In this mode, you'll be able to run the game on lower specs.
What is coming next
The next update will focus on bug fixes, on the drone editor and the user settings. After that, this version will replace the old one. You'll be able to get the old version on the legacy branch.
DVR Simulator Reloaded 1.7.0b is out with more VR support
Today we're releasing a new update of the Unreal Engine 5 version of DVR Simulator. This version adds FPV goggle simulation, like the Unity version. There are new options available in the option menu too. You can for instance disable audio, OSD, etc.. Note that some options are not yet plugged, like the head/positional tracking checkboxes.
The engine was updated to Unreal 5.3.1 which contains improved support for Lumen on Macos.
This is the last version before full replacement of the old Unity version.
DVR Simulator Reloaded 1.6.1b is out now
DVR Simulator Reloaded version 1.6.1 is out. For the record it's the remake of the original game which is powered this time by Unreal Engine 5.2.
What's news?
- All levels in Medium Quality now use fully baked lighting
- Added missing race track for the Nordic Island map
- Fixed few rendering issues with the VR mode
- Fixed a bug with input detection, now the correct joystick name is displayed
- Fixed an input bug on Linux
- Many fixes
This release introduces many improvements for performance. It's required for VR and the upcoming Meta Quest release.
How to test this version?
Just go to the game settings in steam and select the ue5 branch.
What's coming next?
- Mid point calibration for radio-transmitter that require it
- Quality improvement for fully backed levels
- New drag calculation
- Replug the drone editor
- More options
Fly safe!
demonixis.
DVR Simulator Reloaded BETA is out!
Today I'm glad to release the first beta of DVR Simulator. This beta is special because it's a TOTAL rewrite of the game, with a new game engine. There are missing features and some bugs, but there are also new features, maps and fixes.
What's new?
- Switch to Unreal Engine 5.2
- 3 Graphics API on Windows: Vulkan (Default), DirectX12 (Lumen), DirectX11 (Compat)
- Vulkan on Linux by default
- Simulation code ported from C# to C++
- Improved physics and switch from PhysX (Unity) to Chaos Physics (Unreal Engine 5)
- OpenXR support for Windows and Linux
- New maps
- Added a launcher on Windows (Linux soon) to custimize your experience
- Fixed some physics issues in the previous code
- Multiplayer integration (not visible)
- Ready Player Me Avatars (static for now)
- Two maps variations: Low Quality and High Quality
- [HQ only] Realtime weather and lighting
- Training mode
- More audio tracks (metal variant)
What's missing?
- Racing mode
- The calibration tools doesn't contains all features yet
- VR is only full 3D, no FPV goggles simulation yet
- VR uses 6DOF Stereo only for now, you can't disable tracking yet
- A lot of missing options
- The drone editor misses many parameters
I would love that you test it and tell me how it works for you and how do you feel it. I'm working on an update that will improve the drag calculation. You can expect more often update on this branch.
Don't forget it's a beta, it works, but there are missing colliders, bad spawners, etc..
I'm looking forward to read your comments on this update.
Demonixis.
DVR Simulator Reloaded update soon available for free
As explained into another post, I'm working on a new version of DVR Simulator, powered by Unreal Engine 5, with new maps, drasticly improved physics, and more. This version will replace the current one soo. Here is a new trailer.
I'll publish this new version in a new branch next month. I would like that you test this version and tell me what do you think about. There are some missing features
- No racing mode (just gates)
- No FPV goggles simulation, just 3D mode
- No advanced drone editor
Those features will be readded later. I'm finishing the VR mode right now, which is now powered by Vulkan!
So let me know in the comments what do you think, and see you in few days for the beta release. If you have access to the itch.io version, you can already try this version.
DVR Simulator 1.0.0 RC6 is out!
Today I'm pushing the last release candidate before the end of the early access. This version contains bugfix for VR as well as a fix for the first time your start the game. You probably know that the game is also available on Oculus AppLab (free and paid versions) and it's coming to the Microsoft Store.
In a previous post I showed you the Unreal Engine 5 tech demo remaster. This version is still on its way, it's unsure if it'll replace this version or not, but I invite you to watch the last development trailer here:
If you want to talk about the simulator you can join us on Discord here
Fly safe!
demonixis.
DVR Simulator 1.0.0 RC1
Here is a new set of build close to the finale release. Those build have an updated OpenXR support as well as a big improvement in graphics quality.
- Updated Input module for more compatibility with controllers and joysticks
- Updated OpenXR plugin
- Added Windows MR controllers
- Improved performances
- Improved graphics
Note that the next build will contains a change to the Low Quality Graphics settings to scale even better on older hardwares (tested on an Intel GPU).
Feel free to report bugs, or working things ;)
Fly safe!