Release notes

This page includes release notes for Varjo software.

Varjo Base

Varjo Base, release version 3.2

July 7, 2021

Note for XR-3 users: Varjo Base 3.2 includes a firmware update for the ToF depth sensor. The new firmware version is not compatible with older versions of Varjo Base. If you need to switch back to an older version after installing the 3.2 release and related firmware update, please contact Varjo Support.

This release introduces several new features and improvements to existing features.

New features:

Diagnostics for Varjo inside-out tracking (Beta) are now part of the diagnostics collection
Automatic eye tracking calibration can be temporarily disabled from the Analytics window
ToF depth sensor firmware update
Added adaptive synchronous client frame submission and updated positional timewarp to improve the visual experience in low-FPS scenarios. Note that this may cause a small decrease in performance
Added warning message for situations where the headset temperature is below 5 °C (41 °F)
Removed notification for Limited resolution

Improvements to existing features:

Motion Prediction: Added support for XR-3 and VR-3. When set to Enabled, visual artefacts may occur if your application does not support the feature
Hand tracking: Improved memory utilization with Unity Ultraleap plugin
Updated Ultraleap runtime to 5.1.12
Depth occlusion in mixed reality: Improved consistency and robustness in large rooms with objects close to the viewer and when hand tracking is in use
Varjo inside-out tracking (Beta): Improved performance and accuracy
Varjo Markers: Improved performance and tracking quality
Eye tracking: Improved detection of when the headset is worn by a user
Eye tracking: Improved tracking accuracy for users wearing eyeglasses
Automatic IPD adjustment: Improved accuracy
Improved headset idling logic
Varjo Account: Improvements to login
Fixed an issue where VR-3 would not work with an XR Subscription
Added Quadro RTX A5000 to list of compatible GPUs
Fixed an issue where GPU compatibility detection would fail in rare circumstances
Fixed an issue where Vive Tracker buttons were not working
Various other bug fixes

Varjo Base, release version 3.1.1

May 31, 2021

This release contains bug fixes and small changes to existing features:

Fixed one-second stutter that occurred in certain situations
Fixed occasional rendering misalignment in OpenVR applications
Fixed an issue where hand tracking would fail due to an LED illumination error
Fixed an issue where the chroma key UI toggle would become inactive during initialization
The default range for video pass-through depth occlusion is now 0.75m
Foveated rendering is no longer disabled during high latency

Varjo Base, release version 3.1

May 10, 2021

This release introduces several new features and improvements to existing features.

New features:

Custom render resolution for OpenVR and OpenXR applications: Adjust the application resolution directly in Varjo Base
Mixed reality for OpenVR applications: Enable mixed reality for any OpenVR application (XR-3 and XR-1 Developer Edition)
Foveated rendering tools in Analytics window (XR-3 and VR-3)
Automatic headset firmware updates (XR-3 and VR-3)

Improvements to existing features:

Hand tracking: Improved tracking quality
Hand occlusion in mixed reality: Improved quality
Varjo inside-out tracking (Beta): Improved performance
Varjo Markers: Improved quality and performance
Eye tracking and automatic IPD adjustment: Improved performance
Video pass–through: Improved image quality and auto-exposure handling
Overall performance improvements
Various bug fixes

Varjo Base, release version 3.0.5

March 29, 2021

This is a hot-fix release targeted primarily for the users of XR-3 and VR-3 headsets, and contains the following changes:

Improved mixed reality depth occlusion at near distances close to user (XR-3 only)
Improvements to rendering quality
Performance improvements and various bug fixes

Varjo Base, release version 3.0

March 8, 2021

This release introduces full support for the Varjo XR-3 and VR-3 headsets including the following new features:

Guided first-time setup flow for XR-3 and VR-3
Single-dot eye tracking calibration for foveated rendering for XR-3 and VR-3
Varjo inside-out tracking (Beta) for XR-3
Ultraleap’s fifth generation hand tracking (Gemini Preview)
Log in with Varjo Account. Varjo Base will check for a valid subscription when using XR-3 and VR-3.

In addition, this release brings following improvements to all Varjo headset models:

Completely redesigned Menu for quick settings while wearing the headset. Menu can also be used with hands with the new headset models XR-3 and VR-3
Varjo Markers tracking quality improvements
Improved performance
Fix for an issue where user settings were not always restored after software updates

Developer tools and APIs:

Native SDK updates
- Foveated rendering API
- 200 Hz eye tracking for XR-3 and VR-3
- Ultraleap hand tracking SDK for XR-3 and VR-3
- Experimental 3D reconstruction API
Unity plugin updates
- Support for foveated rendering
- 200Hz eye tracking for XR-3 and VR-3
- Ultraleap hand tracking SDK for XR-3 and VR-3
- Support for Chroma keying
- Video pass-through metadata only stream
- Support for Vive trackers
- Support for the Experimental 3D reconstruction
- Simulate XR-3 and VR-3 options in Varjo Base Analytics window

Varjo Base, release version 2.5.0

September 28, 2020

Added ability to change between display blending modes
Added experimental support for chroma masking
Fixed a bug with Unreal depth submission

Varjo Base, release version 2.4.1

August 17, 2020

Mixed Reality depth estimation performance improvements
Fixed a bug occasionally preventing starting of XR-1 Developer Edition cameras on Windows 10 May 2020 update (version 2004)
Fixed a bug with DX12 texture creation under multi-GPU SLI

Varjo Base, release version 2.4.0

June 22, 2020

Added Motion Prediction
Added Override origin and direction
Added Chroma key UI
Unity XR SDK release
Added Multiclient support
Added HDR cube map support
Added Varjo Marker support for Unity
Added experimental support for video post-process shaders
Added experimental support for foveated rendering
Added support for matching color tone and brightness between VR and VST

Varjo Base, release version 2.3.1

June 2, 2020

Added SteamVR 1.12 compatibility
Removed an error dialog when selecting VST image
Added temperature monitoring for the XR-1 Developer Edition hand tracking module
Fixed bug in Varjo Tracking for Japanese locale

Varjo Base, release version 2.3.0

May 4, 2020

Varjo Markers full release
Added functionality to export eye tracking data
Added UI for selecting third-party tracking methods
Improved depth estimation for XR-1 Developer Edition
Added functionality to recalibrate cameras on XR-1 Developer Edition
Out-of-box support for client applications running in admin mode

Varjo Base, release version 2.2.1

March 12, 2020

Fixed a bug when updating Varjo Base

Varjo Base, release version 2.2.0

March 10, 2020

Added chroma key support for XR-1 Developer Edition
Added Varjo Tracker support for XR-1 Developer Edition
Added simulation mode for XR-1 Developer Edition
Added DX12 API support
Added First Time Use wizard
Added optional admin-mode support for client applications
Bug and performance fixes

Varjo Base, release version 2.1.0

December 16, 2019

Added support for rendering different images in context and focus
Added automated VR scene color correction based on VST image
Added MR examples for Unity, Unreal, and Native SDK
Added 3DoF tracking fallback in case the 6DoF tracking becomes unavailable
Implemented various rendering performance improvements

Varjo Base, release version 2.0.0

November 7, 2019

Improved rendering processes

Switched eye tracking calibration to faster mode

Added Tracking Plugin API for third party tracking solutions

Added support for mixed reality

Added OpenVR/SteamVR application support

Varjo Base, release version 1.4.0

October 3, 2019

Fully redesigned Varjo Base with improved user interface for controlling your headset
Added 6DOF timewarp

Varjo Base, release version 1.3.1

July 22, 2019

Improved stability in the Varjo Base Mirroring window
Improved USB diagnostics
Improved Eye tracking diagnostics

Varjo Base, release version 1.3.0

June 19, 2019

Updated visual style for Headset alignment guidance
New built-in tools for screenshot, video capture, eye tracking visualisation and other controls in Varjo Base Mirroring window
LWRP and HDRP support added for Unity
SLI performance improvements
Focus area visual quality improvements
Improved management for headset overheating situations
New developer tool for uploading Eye tracking data to Varjo for analysing the eye tracking behaviour

Varjo Base, release version 1.2.1

May 8, 2019

WIP for SLI systems support (current initialisation times for SLI could be up to 30 seconds)
More robust and fast USB initialization
Optimised In-HMD CPU performance

Varjo Base, release version 1.2.0

April 18, 2019

Additional visual enhancements for the Bionic Display™
Improved mapper with even higher precision for the 20/20 Eye Tracker
New UI for more precise headset alignment added
More robust and accurate automatic IPD adjustment
Compositor mirror for simultaneous use with VR-1 implemented
Minor bugs fixed – improved stability and overall performance

Varjo Base, release version 1.1.2

April 3, 2019

Latest SteamVR support added

Varjo Base, release version 1.1.1

March 19, 2019

UI fixes and improvements in Varjo Base
License file update for the SDK

Varjo Base, release version 1.1.0

March 5, 2019

This is the first official release of the Varjo Base software. Installing Varjo Base will make your VR-1 headset work with your Windows 10 computer.

Varjo Showcases

Airport Control – Eye Tracker Demo

Release version 2.4.0

June 22, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.4.0

Release version 2.3.0

May 4, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.3.0

Release version 2.2.0

March 10, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.2.0

Release version 2.1.0

December 16, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.1.0

Release version 2.0.0

November 7, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.0.0

Release version 1.4.0

October 3, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.4.0

Release version 1.3.1

July 25, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.3.1

Release version 1.3.0

June 19, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.3.0

Performance optimisations

Release version 1.2.0

April 18, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.2.0

Release version 1.1.2

April 3, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.1.2

Missing DLLs added.

Older versions removed as depreciated.

Release version 1.1.1

March 19, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.1.1

Release version 1.1.0

March 5, 2019

Initial release of the demo.

Nebo Residential Complex – Architecture Demo (Unreal)

Release version 2.4.0

June 22, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.4.0

Release version 2.3.0

May 4, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.3.0

Release version 2.2.0

March 10, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.2.0

Release version 2.1.0

December 16, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.1.0

Release version 2.0.0

November 7, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.0.0

Release version 1.4.0

October 3, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.4.0

Release version 1.3.1

July 25, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.3.1

Release version 1.3.0

June 19, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.3.0

Performance optimisations

Release version 1.2.0

April 18, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.2.0

Release version 1.1.2

April 3, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.1.2

Missing DLLs added.

Older versions removed as depreciated.

Release version 1.1.1

March 19, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.1.1

Release version 1.1.0

March 5, 2019

Initial release of the demo.

Challenger Bombardier 605 – Airplane Cockpit Demo (Unreal)

Release version 2.4.0

June 22, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.4.0

Release version 2.3.0

May 4, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.3.0

Release version 2.2.0

March 10, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.2.0

Release version 2.1.0

December 16, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.1.0

Release version 2.0.0

November 7, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.0.0

Release version 1.4.0

October 3, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.4.0

Release version 1.3.1

July 25, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.3.1

Release version 1.3.0

June 19, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.3.0

Performance optimisations

Release version 1.2.0

April 18, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.2.0

Release version 1.1.2

April 3, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.1.2

Missing DLLs added.

Older versions removed as depreciated.

Release version 1.1.1

March 19, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.1.1

Release version 1.1.0

March 5, 2019

Initial release of the demo.

Koyasan Okunoin Cemetery – Photogrammetry Demo (Unity)

Release version 2.4.0

June 22, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.4.0

Release version 2.3.0

May 4, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.3.0

Release version 2.2.0

March 10, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.2.0

Release version 2.1.0

December 16, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.1.0

Release version 2.0.0

November 7, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.0.0

Release version 1.4.0

October 3, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 1.4.0

Release version 1.1.0

March 5, 2019

Initial release of the demo.

Supermarket – Handtracking Demo

Release version 2.4.0

June 22, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.4.0

Release version 2.3.0

May 4, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.3.0

Release version 2.2.0

March 10, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.2.0

Release version 2.1.0

December 16, 2019

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.1.0

Release version 2.0.0

December 2, 2019

Initial release of the demo

Airplane Cockpit – Mixed Reality Demo

Release version 2.4.0

June 22, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.4.0

Release version 2.3.0

May 4, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.3.0

Release version 2.2.0

March 10, 2020

Initial release of the demo

Volvo – Mixed Reality Demo

Release version 2.4.0

June 22, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.4.0

Release version 2.3.0

May 4, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.3.0

Release version 2.2.0

March 10, 2020

Demo is rebuild for Varjo Base 2.2.0

Release version 2.1.0

December 16, 2019

Initial release of the demo