Choose the appropriate launch method
Check the headset compatibility and installation method on the current Valve page. The official website describes SteamVR and a separately updated standalone launch on Steam Frame. It does not promise battery life on any other headset. If you are using transfer from a computer, compare the requirements of the PC and the device connection. The presence of a VR mode in another game does not confirm that your current launch method is suitable for Alyx.
Start with easy travel
Valve lists teleportation, shift, and continuous movement. Try the available options in a quiet scene and choose the one that makes it convenient for you to observe your surroundings. Do not immediately change the movement, rotation and button layout: otherwise it will be difficult to understand what caused the discomfort. If you feel any discomfort, stop the session. The ability to play while sitting, standing or in a room does not replace checking the safe playing area according to the headset instructions.
Master interaction before a dangerous scene
At the beginning, calmly test how to pick up objects, use tools and perform basic actions with weapons. Look at your controller diagram for clues: different devices have different input methods. Then try to repeat the same actions from the position in which you intend to play most of the time. Comfortable hand placement and clear input help you respond to the scene without searching for a button at the last moment.
Diagnose failures individually
If the picture is interrupted, first compare the base game with the custom map and check the version. The Workshop tools launch error is different from the image problem inside the scene. September updates fixed launch, stability, and fog display, but don't promise to solve any headset glitches. Write down the specific area, device and method of launch. This information is more useful than reinstalling the game at the same time, changing all the settings, and accidentally adding new modifications.
Sources and checks
Guides are automatically translated from Russian; interface labels may differ. The Russian edition is the original.
