VR Development Guide: Tips and Tools Edition 🔧

Djordje Vuckovic
2 min readJan 24, 2024

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Ready to take your VR development skills to the next level?

Join me to uncover the essential tools and tips for crafting cool virtual experiences!

First things first let me share a story.

I started my VR development journey without any tools or any VR knowledge (never tried VR before).

But I’m an optimistic person so I tried it anyway.

It was hard but with these next steps I’ll share I tackled the challenge and completed 2 VR projects.

1. Tools of the Trade: XR vs. VR?

Choosing the right tools is key. XR (Extended Reality) is a game-changer, that surrounds VR, AR, and MR. Dive into the XR toolkit within Unity to seamlessly build across realities. It’s a powerhouse for cross-platform development.

2. Unity’s XR Interaction Toolkit: A Developer’s Dream

Unlock the potential of Unity’s XR Interaction Toolkit. It streamlines common VR interactions, saving you development time. From grabbing objects to teleportation, it’s a must-have for a smoother user experience.

3. Optimize for Performance: Unity’s XR Plugin Management

Performance is paramount in VR. Explore Unity’s XR Plugin Management to streamline your project. It allows you to enable or disable XR plugins per platform, ensuring optimal performance across devices.

4. XR Rig: Tailor Your VR Experience

Customize your XR Rig for an individualized VR journey. Whether you’re designing for Oculus, Vive, or other platforms, Unity’s XR Rig adapts, offering a unified development experience.

5. Stay Current with Unity’s XR Updates

Unity’s commitment to XR development is evident in its regular updates. Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest features and improvements. Your projects will thank you!

6. Debugging Magic: Unity’s XR Interaction Debugger

Debugging in VR has its quirks. Enter Unity’s XR Interaction Debugger — a tool designed for debugging interactions in your XR projects. Smooth out any bumps in the user experience effortlessly. The best option to debug your apps is with a headset. If you don’t have a headset don’t worry because there are VR simulators that can help you with that.

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Djordje Vuckovic

Hey there! I'm Đorđe, and I'm helping you and myself become better Unity game developers. Let's connect on LinkedIn: @DjordjeVučković