Introduction
Discord is a popular platform for gamers to connect and communicate with each other. It allows users to create servers, join communities, and voice chat while playing games. If you’re a fan of virtual reality (VR) gaming and want to share your gameplay with friends on Discord, you may be wondering how to stream Steam VR games on Discord. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to do just that.
Step 1: Install OBS Studio
OBS Studio is a free and open-source software that allows you to capture and stream your gameplay. Start by downloading and installing OBS Studio from the official website (https://obsproject.com/).
Step 2: Configure OBS Studio
Once OBS Studio is installed, open it and go to the “Settings” menu. In the “Stream” tab, select “Custom Streaming Server” as the service. Copy the server URL and stream key from your Discord server settings.
Step 3: Configure Steam VR
Before you can start streaming your Steam VR games on Discord, you need to configure Steam VR to mirror your headset display to your computer screen. To do this, open Steam VR and go to the “Settings” menu. Under the “Developer” tab, check the box that says “Enable VR Dashboard” and click on “Save”.
Step 4: Add Game Capture Source
Go back to OBS Studio and click on the “+” button in the “Sources” section. Select “Game Capture” from the list and choose the Steam VR game you want to stream. Make sure to check the “Capture specific window” option and select the Steam VR window from the drop-down menu.
Step 5: Start Streaming
Now that everything is set up, you’re ready to start streaming your Steam VR game on Discord. Go back to OBS Studio and click on the “Start Streaming” button. Your gameplay will be captured and streamed to the server URL and stream key you entered earlier.
Open Discord and join the server where you want to stream your Steam VR game. Click on the “Settings” icon next to your name and go to the “Voice & Video” tab. Under the “Video Settings” section, select “OBS Virtual Camera” as your camera. This will allow Discord to capture the stream from OBS Studio.
Once you’ve selected OBS Virtual Camera, click on the “Go Live” button in the voice channel you’re in. Choose “Stream” as the type and select the OBS Virtual Camera as the camera source. You can now share your screen and stream your Steam VR game with your friends on Discord.
Conclusion
Streaming your Steam VR games on Discord is a great way to share your gaming experiences with friends. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily set up OBS Studio, configure Steam VR, and start streaming your gameplay on Discord. Enjoy playing and sharing your favorite VR games!
