Quick Start
This is the guide on how to create your first Unreal project for Varjo headset.
1. Install SteamVR
Download and install from the Steam page
2. Install Varjo Base
3. Install Epic Launcher
4. Install UE 4.23
Open Epic Launcher.
Go to the Unreal Engine tab.
Install UE 4.23.
5. Install Varjo plugin from Marketplace
In the Epic launcher navigate to the Unreal Engine tab, select marketplace and search for “Varjo” to find a plugin for adding it to your UE installation. The direct link for the browser is found here.
6. Start Unreal engine
Launch Unreal Engine 4.23
7. Create New Project
Create a “New Project” – select “Blueprint” tab and “Blank” project from the list of templates.
8. Enable Varjo plugin
From “Edit”->”Plugins”, From “Installed”->”Virtual Reality”, enable the Varjo plugin. Press “Restart Now” to apply changes.
9. Disable SteamVR plugin
From ”Built-In”, “Virtual Reality”, disable SteamVR plugin, to make sure that the content runs against the Varjo Runtime. Click “Restart Now” to apply changes.
10. Run the project
To run on the headset or in Varjo software emulator, select “Play” → “VR Preview”
11. Check the Performance and Visual Quality guidance
Tune the project with the guidance from Performance and Visual Quality page.