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  • Do I need VR to play Sansar?
  • Which VR headsets are compatible with Sansar?
  • Why does my Windows Mixed Reality headset not work?
  • Does Sansar support any VR body trackers?
  • Can I use a game controller to play Sansar?
  • When will Sansar be compatible with Mac?
  • Will Sansar be compatible with the Oculus Quest or Quest 2?
  1. Sansar Basics
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Sansar Compatibility FAQ

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Last updated 5 months ago

Do I need VR to play Sansar?

No, you do not need VR in order to enjoy Sansar. You can play Sansar without a VR headset in desktop mode.

Which VR headsets are compatible with Sansar?

We currently support both HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, Quest 2 To experience Sansar on Vive, you must install and Steam VR. Steam and Steam VR are not required to run Sansar on the Oculus Rift.

Why does my Windows Mixed Reality headset not work?

We currently do not officially support Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets. There are cases where some users have made it work in Sansar, but we do not guarantee that the headset will work 100% well with Sansar.

Does Sansar support any VR body trackers?

We currently support the . See for more information on how to set it up to work in Sansar.

Can I use a game controller to play Sansar?

Yes, you can use the Xbox One or Xbox 360 game controller. See for more information.

When will Sansar be compatible with Mac?

Sansar is currently only available on PC. We are working on official support for Mac. But an unofficial way is possible. See

Will Sansar be compatible with the Oculus Quest or Quest 2?

Sansar currently doesn't support the Oculus Quest or Quest 2 standalone. There are currently no plans to support it in the immediate future since the Oculus Quest and Quest 2 is not powerful enough to run Sansar standalone. However it is possible to use these headsets in PCVR mode with a link cable or via Airlink to play sansar.

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