[BUG] Latest SteamVR beta won't launch (missing file?)

steamvrclosed bug

ValveSoftware/SteamVR-for-Linux#599 · opened 2023-08-08 by Danielduel · updated 2023-08-18 · 12 comments · github

DDanielduel 2023-08-08 github

Hi, the latest SteamVR Beta tries to launch a file that doesn't exist

/home/daniel/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/SteamVR/bin/vrstartup.sh: line 3: ./vrsetup.sh: No such file or directory
+ exec ./vrstartup-internal.sh
/home/daniel/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/SteamVR/bin/vrstartup.sh: line 5: /home/daniel/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/SteamVR/vrstartup-internal.sh: No such file or directory

SteamVR in both - flatpak and standard version of steam client has this problem.

The "standard" version can't see 1.27.1 in patch notes, but selecting beta still updates the steamvr to beta depot (steam api bug?)

I've tried reinstalling SteamVR inside both steam clients - beta always fails to start.

I think in this case the usual form is not needed, but for completeness sake:

Describe the bug
Latest SteamVR (1.27.1) won't launch.

To Reproduce
Try launching steamvr by "Launch" in steam client.

Expected behavior
SteamVR launching.

System Information (please complete the following information):

Distribution: Arch
SteamVR version: 1.27.1
Steam client version: 1690583737
Opted into Steam client beta?: Yes
Graphics driver version: latest mesa
Gist for SteamVR System Information: -

Aapcolvin 2023-08-09 github

I have the exact same issue

VVRcontrib 2023-08-10 github

Same issue here!

Wwallcarpet40 2023-08-10 github

Yup, 1.27.1 broke the whole SteamVR beta.

Hhex3562 2023-08-10 github

Same issue here!

XXanadu-Zen 2023-08-11 github

Just copy vrstartup.sh from old version of SteamVR and overwrite it can temporary fix this issue

Llightstream 2023-08-11 github

Just copy vrstartup.sh from old version of SteamVR and overwrite it can temporary fix this issue

This does seem to allow the beta to run, but then the System buttons on my Vive controllers don't work and I can only quit the game via the desktop. Also Halflife Alyx won't start, complaining about Mongoose timing out, whatever that is. I guess I'll stick with the stable version for now.

DDanielduel 2023-08-11 github

@Xanadu-Zen thank you for this workaround, but this issue is less of "I want to run beta" and more like a red alarm that they forgot to package a file ^^

WWaviestBalloon 2023-08-12 github

Thought I'd drop in to add this timestamp: https://youtu.be/YVkbcZ8JH2E?t=77

MMadByteDE 2023-08-13 github

Same here. :)

Kkisak-valve maintainer 2023-08-18 github

Hello, per "Fixed missing startup script on Linux." in the SteamVR beta 1.27.2 update, please retest this issue.

Wwallcarpet40 2023-08-18 github

SteamVR 1.27.2 beta fixes this issue for me. Fedora 38.

DDanielduel 2023-08-18 github

Fixed in 1.27.2

Nothing extracted yet.