SteamVR: version 2.16 released

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:04:41 +0200

SteamVR version 2.16 is out with a batch of bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements, including several Linux-specific changes.

Notable Linux fixes include a crash when a game crashes, texture leaks with the mirror window, and improved GPU synchronization using timeline semaphores. VRLink now picks the best GPU for VR and streaming on Linux, which is particularly useful for users of the NVIDIA open-source drivers.

SteamVR:

Fixed issue causing shimmering on the edges of the display on some headsets.

Dashboard: Resolved some memory leaks on AMD hardware.

Dashboard: Improved compatibility on some older (legacy) AMD hardware.

Fixed an issue with older AMD cards or drivers that caused a memory leak.

Streaming: Advanced settings UX now respects global toggle.

Improved version compatibility handshake when streaming.

Fixed HTC Vive users not being able to activate the laser mouse by clicking the HMD button after the dashboard is visible.

Add protection from hangs in vrserver on exit.

Speculative fix for Varjo headsets not having a display.

Fix regression in Chaperone behavior that was impacting some 3rd party OpenVR plugins.

Fixed an issue where SteamVR Home would drop frames on some systems.

Fix a bug where the SteamVR dashboard would not start, particularly when using hardware that creates many devices at startup.

Linux:

VR on PlayingTux

SteamVR: version 2.16 released