SpaceEngineersVR v1.4.2
for Space Engineers · by ColbyJack1134 · released 27 Oct 2026
A mod added to the existing PC game to enable VR. A dedicated VR mod built for this one game. These are normally the best experiences, because controls, menus and comfort were designed for VR rather than injected.
Get it from GitHub
Free: Public free package/source; no paid tier stated.
Downloads happen on the creator's own page. PCVR Central never rehosts files.
Setup walkthroughs
Community research
The current v1.4.2 release supports wide game systems with tracked hands, physical cockpit/tool/building interaction and multiplayer; remaining polish and two current user issues favor playable rather than excellent.
Evidence checked: Creator README, v1.4.2 release notes dated 2026-10-27 and current issues #32–#33 checked; source links trailer/raw gameplay.
Known limitations
- Creator says the plugin is nearing 1.0 but still needs polish and bug fixes.
- Latest release v1.4.2 is dated 2026-10-27; current build supports game content through Prosperity update.
- Index trigger/grip ergonomics and blueprint workflow have open user reports.
Full details
- VR implementation
- VR Mod
- Platforms
- PCVR
- Framework
- Dedicated VR mod
- Price
- Free, Public free package/source; no paid tier stated.
- Motion controls
- Full motion controls
- Controller details
- Tracked motion controllers operate interactive vanilla/DLC cockpits, joysticks, steering wheels, throttles, tools and weapons (two-handed), VR building, camera/turret/remote views, LCDs, wrist HUD/tablet and menus. Multiplayer has optional flatscreen host companion. Current issue #33 says simultaneous grip/trigger is difficult on Index controllers; #32 reports blueprint capture confusion.
- 6DOF aim
- Yes
- Roomscale
- Yes
- Left-handed
- Unknown
- Perspective
- First & third-person
- VR runtime
- OpenVR
- Headsets tested
- None reported yet
- Storefronts tested
- Steam
- Install difficulty
- Moderate install
- Requirements
- Space Engineers for Windows PC (support documented through Prosperity update), Install Pulsar mod loader, then download/install SpaceEngineersVR plugin package v1.4.2; configure headset/runtime and in-game VR settings, Motion controller tracking/inputs; exact setup and bindings in creator documentation
- Game version tested
- Unknown
- Last verified
- Never
- Source
- GitHub
- Download / install
- Open creator download / install page
- GitHub repo
- ColbyJack1134/SpaceEngineersVR
- Known latest version
- v1.4.2
Player reviews
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