Yes, Ms. Morissette, this is ironic
[Update:In acomment given to Eurogamer,Tetris Effectdeveloper Enhance has clarified that the Oculus version of the game does not require SteamVR’s SDK. Despite Epic stating otherwise, this was a misunderstanding on the part of the publisher. Obviously the Vive version does (for the reason stated below), but you can playTetris Effectwithout requiring Valve’s software.]
From certain PC gamers, a collective sigh was let out whenTetris Effectwas announced as an Epic Games Store exclusive. While I personally have no issue with that decision, this latest bit of news is kind of ironic. SinceTetris Effecthas a VR mode and supports Oculus and Vive on PC, it actually requires you utilize Steam VR to play in this mode. We now have a scenario where the Epic Games Store requires software from Valve to run one of its games. Let that sink in.
While theofficial FAQ from Epicstates that Oculus VR doesn’t require Steam’s API, the companyconfirmed to Dark Side of Gamingthat is inaccurate. “Tetris Effectitself does not require Steam to run. However,Tetris EffectVR does require SteamVR, both on HTC Vive and Oculus,” reads the statement. While it makes some sort of sense for Vive (which is endorsed by Valve), it’s just hilarious to me that Epic is relying on software developed by Valve for one of its games.
Despite being an Epic Games Store exclusive,Tetris EffectVR requires SteamVR to run[Dark Side of Gaming]
