What happened to Altspace?

What happened to Altspace?

AltspaceVR is a social VR platform that was founded in 2013 and launched its initial product in May 2015. In 2017 it was acquired by Microsoft and is now part of the Mixed Reality division (alongside notable products like HoloLens and HoloLens 2) within the Cloud and AI group.

Is AltspaceVR dead?

Virtual reality social network AltspaceVR is staying online, after abruptly announcing its shutdown late last month. “We are so thankful that you, our hosts, and our community have made what AltspaceVR is today — a place worth saving,” reads a letter sent to users last night.

What can you do in Altspace?

Host your Next Meeting in Virtual Reality At AltspaceVR you can hold meetings with unlimited attendees. You can create any sort of event – community discussions, meet-ups of any kind, book clubs, movie nights, open mic sessions have a meditation session – it’s easy!

How do I install Altspace in Windows 10?

Launching AltspaceVR in WMR (Steam)

1. Install Steam on your PC.
2. Download Windows Mixed Reality for Steam.
3. Install AltspaceVR on Steam.
4. Connect your headset to your PC & open Mixed Reality Portal.
5. Turn on your motion controllers, but don’t put on your headset yet.

How do I join Altspace?

Around the time of the event, you can join by clicking the link in the events page. That will take you directly to the event space. If you’re already in AltspaceVR, you can attend the event by opening up the events panel in your menu, and selecting your event.

How many people are in Altspace?

Official AltspaceVR template environments allow for a maximum of 50 avatars per space. If you expect an audience larger than 50, use FrontRow to create multiple rooms of 50 avatars.

Can you play Altspace on PC?

Available for free on Oculus devices, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality, and desktop mode on Mac and PC.

How do I install AltspaceVR?

To install AltspaceVR from the Oculus Store mobile app:

1. Open the Oculus app.
2. Open AltspaceVR on the Oculus Store.
3. Select Free to add AltspaceVR to your library.
4. When the Free button transitions to Install on Oculus Quest, select it to queue the app for installation on your device.

How do I create an AltspaceVR account?

How to Create an Account in 2D Mode

1. Start by downloading the live build of AltspaceVR from your preferred app store or library.
2. Launch the application.
3. Select the “Sign In” button and then the “Sign in with Microsoft” button.
4. A separate window will open, prompting you to select the Microsoft Account you want to use.

How do I exit Altspace?

A larger “main menu” is accessed by pressing Escape on the keyboard. This is how you exit events and close the program, as well as how you access avatar customization menus, events, and more.

What is AltspaceVR and how does it work?

Currently, AltspaceVR is the only social VR platform that allows for large groups of individuals to be co-present in a single space. The platform has also introduced a technology called FrontRow which allows for audience-scaling into the thousands.

Is there a preview build for AltSpace World Builders?

Attn: Altspace Creators & World Builders, As promised, we’re providing you with a preview build for the upcoming “Render Tools” update and giving you access… Read More Attn: Altspace World Builders, We know the recent upgrade to Unity 2020.3 caused a lot of pain and frustration in the community.

What’s new in the new AltSpace release?

The Mac client for this release can be found at New Feature: Added a “What’s New” section to the Title Screen, which allows you to quickly access the latest news, update release notes, and info from the Altspace team. Festivals can now be in the Spotlight and featured on the title screen.

What’s new at altaltspacevr?

AltspaceVR is evolving, and that means we’ve got some pretty cool things planned for our platform and our growing community. Today… Read More 2020 Grand Finale: Updates to MMC, Web Projector, and New Kits!