Cannot launch Subnautica normally, always is VR

Azirphaeli

So since VR mode is unplayable due to the item transfer bug, I figured I'd fire up my save and make progress normally. Except.. the game refuses to launch in anything but VR, even if I choose simply "Play Game" in steam instead of choosing "Play in Other VR Mode."

There's no in game option to switch between the two for some reason, so there's literally no way for me to play this.

weasel47

I had the same issues with my Oculus Rift, but I figured out how to get past them.
If you're using the Rift:
You should be able to move and drop items with your right mouse button (while using your face to aim still).
To play in non-VR mode, you need to stop the OVR service completely first. I only needed to switch to non-VR when I wanted to build a sub.
If you're using Vive, I'm not sure.

Azirphaeli

Thanks for the workaround, that's good to know.

OculusLou

Thanks as well I will turn off the service to finally build a sub, I did figure out the right mouse button part. How about walking is that as slow for you in VR? Such game stopping bugs to be left for so long. Poor VR needs more love

weasel47

Walking is slow, yes. I try to build my bases so I don't need to walk too much.

TheBasementNerd

I made an account because I figured out the issue. When VR starts up (this is with Steam VR at least) go to the status window that shows all connected devices and go to settings, then Developer options, and there's a check box for "Start VR when an application starts" uncheck that box