Unity and OpenXR Compatibility

Meta’s HorizonOS runtimes and devices are fully OpenXR conformant. When developing with Unity’s OpenXR Plugin, apps will run unmodified across OpenXR conformant platforms (assuming no additional platform-specific restrictions).

Unless explicitly stated, the components of Meta XR SDKs are not designed to be used with non-Meta devices. Meta XR SDKs contain OpenXR extensions that grant access to Meta-specific device features. Components like the OVRManager have hard dependencies on these extensions, limiting compatibility with non-Meta platforms.

However, Meta XR SDKs do contain important features not included in OpenXR, things like Meta User Engagement, Monetization and Social Features. The SDKs may allow you to retarget builds for distribution on different devices, subject to licensing restrictions.

As of Unity’s OpenXR Plugin 1.14, the OpenXR Meta package has achieved feature and performance parity with Meta’s previous Oculus XR plugin.

Meta remains committed to, and invested in OpenXR’s success, and works closely with Unity, Khronos, and other OpenXR groups to simplify cross-platform development.

To learn more about Meta’s commitment to OpenXR, please check this blog post.