Monado's first stable release of 2025 is here! From enhanced Android support and driver updates to improved runtime stability and tooling, dive into the wide array of improvements that Collabora's XR team delivered for the cross-platform #OpenXR runtime: col.la/monado25

We're at #XRExpo in Stuttgart today! 🎮 Come see Collabora at Booth A18 — we're showcasing open source XR with Monado-based Electric-Maple demos running on AMD & Nvidia graphics servers. Stop by and chat XR with us! #OpenXR #Monado #ElectricMaple #Collabora

We’re proud to support Somar, now featured on the @godotengine blog! For this project, we added a Google Cardboard driver to Monado—bringing mobile XR to Godot via OpenXR, all open source.
Check the project out below !

#OpenXR #MonadoXR #FOSSXR #Godot

Monado v25.0.0 is out! 🎉 Packed with new features: dynamic refresh rate (Android), face tracking v2, battery API, multi-local floor spaces & more! 400+ commits from 40+ contributors. Big thanks to the FOSS XR fam! 🚀

Check it out :
gitlab.freedesktop.org/monado/monad...

#OpenXR #FOSSXR #Monado

Great news for OpenXR! 🚀 Hololight just joined the working group, bringing their XR streaming expertise into the mix. #OpenXR #XRStreaming #Monado

With Meta's upcoming v74 SDK release, the built-in OpenXR
path for Unity, UnrealEngine, and Godot will be the recommended path for development. #OpenXR enables you to build cross-platform and use Meta platform plugins to add unique HorizonOS features.

developers.meta.com/horizon/blog...

And we're off! The Godot XR Community game jam February 2025 is off!
youtu.be/lO3FbfZn9E4

🚀 Exciting news! Collabora is welcoming the LibSurvive! The open-source library for tracking Lighthouse-based VR devices now lives in @collabora.com github 🎉. Huge thanks to the community and their work on LibSurvive over the years! We’re excited for what’s next.
🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/5n773548

Over the course of 2024, the Godot project has amassed more new features and community highlights than any one person can keep track of.

Find out if you missed anything essential in our "2024 Cherry-picks" blog post 🍒

godotengine.org/article/2024...

Don't miss out on the showcased games either! 🎮

Two weeks to go until our 2025 Godot XR Game Jam!

itch.io/jam/godot-xr...

🎉 Happy New Year from Monado! 🎉
Big thanks to all our developers and contributors! In 2024, you authored 613 commits and submitted 300+ merge requests, making Monado a thriving open-source project. Let’s continue pushing the boundaries in 2025! 🎯 #OpenXR #FOSS

🌟 Exciting updates for Godot XR developers! The latest Godot XR Tools bring improved hand physics, new features, and a sneak peek at future updates. Watch the video to see how Godot continues to innovate in XR! 🎥
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJKQ... 🚀 #GodotEngine #XR

Here's a great resource on best practices for OpenXR API Layers on Windows from @fredemmott.com. His 12 tips will help you avoid common problems, maximize your software’s compatibility, find issues before your users, and simplifying & accelerating debugging.

fredemmott.com/blog/2024/11...
#openxr

#NVK, an open-source Vulkan driver for #NVIDIA hardware, is one of the day-zero conformant Vulkan 1.4 implementations! Support has been merged into Mesa and will be part of the Mesa 25.0 release in early 2025. 🎉 openfir.st/nvkvulkan14 #OpenSource #OpenFirst

🌟 Exciting news for the OpenXR community! Mike Nisbet has shared a starter pack featuring individuals and companies championing OpenXR. 🚀

If you're interested in OpenXR, see details down below.💡
And let's continue building the future of free and open XR together. #OpenXR #FOSS #Monado

🌟 Monado, the Cross-Platform, Open-Source OpenXR runtime, is now on Blue Sky! Follow us for updates on OpenXR and immersive tech. 🚀✨ We're still on Mastodon and X as @MonadoXR. Let’s grow the open XR community together! 🤝
Start here : monado.dev