Hey, so you won’t believe this twist in the VR world. Microsoft kind of just… let their whole WMR VR thing fade away when Windows 11 showed up. Yeah, they just stopped supporting it. But hang on, there’s a twist to this tale. Some internet wizard, or let’s be honest, a brave soul on Reddit, is trying to bring it back from the digital abyss.
So here’s the thing. Microsoft, in their infinite wisdom, decided last year — or was it the year before? No matter — to say goodbye to their VR platform on Windows 11. This meant the VR headsets we all splurged on, the ones from Acer, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, HP, and Samsung, are now basically costly paperweights. But here’s where it gets a bit odd. If you didn’t jump ship to the new Windows, you’re still in the game until 2026. That’s like a stay of execution, isn’t it? Especially if you’ve got the HP Reverb G2, which is still relatively fresh — less than five years old. How crazy is that?
But don’t pack up your headsets just yet. Our hero, some Reddit user named ‘mbucchia,’ claims there’s an unofficial driver cooking up that’s going to save the day. They’re calling it ‘Oasis’ — which is kind of poetic if you think about it. Who comes up with these names?
No kidding, this driver supposedly ditches the need for that outdated Mixed Reality Portal. You know, the one nobody ever really understood. And guess what? It’s supposed to work with all those headsets, like full-on 6DoF tracking with motion controllers. Like magic, honestly.
But here’s where it gets a little messy — possibly interesting. Mbucchia mentions they’ve tested it on the original Acer AH100. And it leaves you wondering, does it really work for the rest? Maybe it does. Maybe it doesn’t. This is the wild west of VR, after all.
Also, just a bizarre twist, mbucchia might work for Microsoft. Seriously. They hinted at it, but wrapped it up in all this NDA jargon. Totally not breaking rules, they say — using SteamVR for the tricky bits and steering clear of borrowing Microsoft’s secret sauce. I mean, go figure, right?
Now, don’t get too excited; there won’t be a beta or first-looks or anything. Nada. It’s a secret until 2025, and it won’t be open source either. Mbucchia made that clear.
This whole side project reeks of ambition and a touch of rebellion. Let’s see what they drop on the Windows Mixed Reality subreddit as we roll toward 2025. Keep your eyes peeled.
