How to fix issues with Render Scale/Render Resolution settings in SteamVR?

If you’re unable to access Metro Awakening because the render scale is set too high and you can’t lower it, follow these steps to resolve the issue.

Steps to Resolve the Issue

1. Reduce Render Scale in SteamVR:
   Open SteamVR and go to Settings > Video > Render Resolution > Custom.
   • Reduce the Render Resolution as much as possible.
   • Note: In SteamVR, render scale is displayed as a percentage, not as a specific value like "1."
   • The default value in SteamVR is represented by a notch on the slider but is set to 150%, not 100%.
     
     
2. Launch Metro Awakening:
   Start Metro Awakening with the reduced SteamVR settings.
   
   
3. Reduce render scale in Metro Awakening:
   Adjust the Resolution Scale slider in Metro Awakening back to the default position, which is in the center of the slider.
   • Note: The in-game slider does not display percentages or values like "1."
     
     
4. Reset Render Scale in SteamVR:
   Once the in-game render scale is set, return to SteamVR and adjust the Render Resolution to 100% (not the default 150%).
   
   
5. Adjust In-Game Render Scale as needed:
   You should now be able to use the in-game render scale slider without issues.

Important Information About Render Scale

This issue occurs because the Render Resolution in SteamVR and the Resolution Scale in Metro Awakening multiply each other. If both are set too high, the combined render scale can prevent the game from working properly.

To avoid this:

• Reset both values to their defaults for a stable starting point.
• In SteamVR, the Render Resolution default is 150%, not 100%.
• In the game, the default Resolution Scale is the center of the slider.

Once reset, you can adjust both scales to find the best settings for your setup.

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