{"id":2405,"date":"2023-05-31T12:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T12:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vrlowdown.com\/?p=2405"},"modified":"2023-05-31T12:00:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T12:00:06","slug":"how-to-play-elite-dangerous-vr-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vrlowdown.com\/how-to-play-elite-dangerous-vr-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Play Elite Dangerous VR: Step By Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Playing Elite Dangerous in virtual reality is an intensely immersive experience where you can explore the vast expanse of space and forge your own path in the galaxy right from the comfort of your own home. This article is going to show you the steps needed to seamlessly set up and dive into Elite Dangerous in VR. Strap on your VR headset, prepare for liftoff and get ready to traverse the cosmos in a way you’ve never done before. This is your definitive guide to playing Elite Dangerous in VR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What VR Headsets Does Elite Dangerous VR Work With?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Elite Dangerous can be played in virtual reality with any VR headset that is able to play VR games on a PC. You must be able to connect your VR headset to a VR-ready PC. I have played Elite: Dangerous VR using PC VR headsets such as the HP Reverb G2, as well as headsets like the Quest 2 and Pico 4<\/a><\/strong> which can be connected to a VR-ready PC via cable or wirelessly. I have had no significant performance or compatibility issues with any headset I have tried. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Platforms Can I Play Elite Dangerous VR On?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The main platforms that Elite: Dangerous is available on are Steam, Epic Games store, and the Oculus App. You will need to install one of these platforms to purchase and install the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating And Linking Your Frontier Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After you purchase Elite: Dangerous on Steam, the Epic store, or the Oculus App and run it for the first time, you will need to sign up for, or sign into your Frontier account and link it to the game platform you are using. This is very simple and only takes a few minutes. You need to do this because Frontier runs Elite: dangerous from a launcher that keeps the game up to date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you launch Elite Dangerous for the first time from either Steam, Epic or Oculus stores, the Frontier launcher will start and you will see the following message. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Either log into your existing account or create a new account and follow the instructions to link your account. This process only has to be done the first time you launch the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Play Elite Dangerous VR On Steam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Playing Elite Dangerous in VR is an amazing experience and one of the best VR simulation games<\/a><\/strong> you can play. You will feel like you are actually in the cockpit of your ship, flying through space. The sense of immersion is incredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To play Elite Dangerous in VR on Steam, you will need the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n