Steam app 457550 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:08 UTC
Bigscreen lets you use your PC desktop in VR. Watch movies with friends in a virtual movie theater. Play your favorite PC video games on a huge screen. Hangout in social VR chat rooms. Participate in weekly 3D Movie Nights, VR LAN parties, live rocket launch events, and more!
717 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
126 months, April 2016 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 434 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Bigscreen Beta was released on 28 Apr, 2016.
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50 developer announcements, Sep 2020 to Apr 2026 · times in UTC
Minor bug fixes.
Patch notes🛡️We recently launched a new suite of room options for hosts to control what features users have access to in their rooms! To start off, we added the following options into the room settings menu: Microphone Settings Drawing Visibility…
1_infA new update has rolled out which features new premium toys and environments available for purchase in the Bigscreen Shop! This update introduces new features that allow you to spawn toys that can be shared with your friends as well as…
1_infWe’ve officially started shipping Beyonds to customers! Shipments go out daily and are currently going to customers in the United States with international shipments beginning in mid to late Q4. Since launching in February, demand was…
nxZRThe latest Bigscreen update adds in support for using push to talk on PCVR headsets. Previously this was only available on standalone Quest headsets. The button to use for push to talk when enabled is B or Y equivalents for most controllers…
Patch notesOver the past few years, we have been continuously investing in research & development in VR optics for current and next-generation VR devices. Thanks to improvements to our optical elements, coatings, canting, and manufacturing processes…
nxZRThis release adds a laying tilt feature on all platforms for cases of using Bigscreen while laying in bed. This option will allow you to tilt your virtual view downwards while laying face-upward. It will make you appear as if you are…
Patch notesWe are excited to announce the launch of our groundbreaking VR headset, Bigscreen Beyond! The world’s smallest VR headset, weighing just 127 grams. Beyond has an unprecedented form factor that is 6X lighter than competing VR devices. Beyond…
nxZRGet ready to level up your virtual presence in Bigscreen! Our latest avatar update is now available, introducing a stylish and diverse selection of customization options for your avatar. And remember, this is only the beginning—stay tuned…
nxZRThis release addresses issues with Windows 11 not routing processes to the Bigscreen Audio Stream driver. On Windows 11, using the "Refresh Audio" option should now route app audio to Bigscreen for desktop streaming. Also includes: - New…
Patch notesWe're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Avatar 2.0 system. We have spent the past few years completely redesigning our avatars from scratch. This involved rethinking their visuals and redesigning and rebuilding the entire…
nxZR{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/23550294/f851bebca2c7408a063470f76a536afe0ca57d52.jpg We're excited to roll out more websites, games, and streaming services to Bigscreen in 2023. What would you like to see next? This feature works in single-player and…
nxZRWe're excited to launch the Realtime Lighting Update! Today’s update improves visual fidelity & immersion on Meta Quest and PCVR headsets with our new Dynamic Screen Lighting 3.0 engine. We overhauled dynamic screen lighting with new…
nxZRThis update removes the light dimmer knob (or dial) in the environments and adds a UI slider for it in the settings page under "Visuals & Lighting". The light dimming is now controlled through the Bigscreen menu instead.
Patch notesThis patch addresses the Reverb G2 GPU performance problem users have experienced since the update a few weeks ago. Also fixes a problem with the supersampling button in the graphics page being disabled in a certain case it should not be.
Patch notesThis update brings new changes to the code of conduct within the app. Changes the Bigscreen Code of Conduct page. Adds a Code of Conduct option in the settings menu. Adds Code of Conduct sign in the lobby and other lobby environment…
Patch notesAn update has gone out that changes the following: Changes the input mapping for Index controllers. Improvements to Vive and Windows Mixed Reality controller inputs. More specifically with Index, the input scheme is properly mapped out to…
Patch notesA couple months ago, we reduced the bitrates of our desktop screensharing feature due to significant bandwidth costs. Thanks to new developments, we have been able to manage our server costs and therefore with this recent update, we're…
Patch notesIt's finally time... The YouTube update is out NOW! We spent the past year integrating YouTube into Bigscreen and we’re so proud to finally launch it on all supported headsets such as **Meta Quest, Valve Index, HTC Vive, and all SteamVR and…
nxZRA few months ago we've fully overhauled streaming in Bigscreen with Dedicated Servers and a new low-latency Remote Desktop client. We dramatically increased video/audio quality, latency, and stability. Our new Remote Desktop client has a…
nxZROver the last couple of months, we've worked hard on most of the major Bigscreen systems. New Remote Desktop feature to use your Windows PC on your Quest, wirelessly. It is easier to install with high quality, low latency streams New…
nxZRWe launched a major Bigscreen VR update today! Previously, Bigscreen TV channels were only possible in public TV rooms that was hosted and managed by Bigscreen. Fun, but not for everyone. Over the past 2 years, we heard lots of requests…
nxZROver the past 2 years, we poured our soul into rewriting our core technologies from scratch. Bigscreen now has massively improved screens and higher quality streaming. Here's the full patch notes, hope you enjoy it! ✨ New Dedicated…
nxZRThis update contains changes to improve performance: Fixes performance issues when moving the Bigscreen menu around. There have been reports of PCVR users experiencing a 3+ second mic audio delay coming from a Quest user. This update…
Patch notesSmall update to squash some bugs: Our latest selfie stick addition accidentally hid avatars with their personal space bubble on, but now you all should be able to take selfies with your friends and show up in your photos. There have been a…
Patch notesHey everyone, We’ve heard your feedback about the playback controls on screen! Playback controls for the videoplayer and rentals will only appear after you have clicked the screen now.…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone, Bigscreen partners with Cargo Film & Releasing to host INSERT COIN for FREE on Friday, February 26, at 7 PM PT (10 PM ET), along with a Q&A with director, JOSH TSUI, and Ready Player One author, ERNEST CLINE! INSERT COIN is a…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone, Based on your feedback, we have updated the menu layout: Desktop/Remote Desktop buttons return to the “My Room” left pane navigation Geo-filtering for movie rentals to only show movies available in a specific region “Movies”…
Patch notes{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/23550294/0d1bf81731314959ae660c721eba983bf6d0ef3d.jpg Hey everyone, Planning to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday? Come watch the free CBS Sports livestream in VR in Bigscreen! Super Bowl LV, the 55th Super Bowl and the…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone, In honor of Black History Month, we’ve added a new Bigscreen Movie category called Black Cinema with titles such as Night Catches Us, The Long Walk Home, St. Louis Superman, The Pruitt-Igoe Myth, and more to commemorate the…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone, Over the past few years, we have added many “Screens” into Bigscreen for you to choose from: Desktop Screensharing, Videoplayer, live TV Channels, and 3D Movie Rentals. In this update, we are launching a new feature…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone, Today, we're launching some amazing new free TV channels in Bigscreen such as Rick and Morty, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Samurai Jack, Robot Chicken, The Venture Bros, The Eric Andre Show, and more! Bigscreen TV lets you watch…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone, This is a small update to clean up bugs and add a few features. First, we added subtitles for TV channels! We added support for Inverted 3D modes (SBSRL and UO) in our Videoplayer. We also fixed a Videoplayer bug: playback…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone! We’re super excited to release this major update to you all! The long-awaited and highly requested DRIVE-IN THEATER is now available in Bigscreen! Now you can enjoy this nostalgic new environment from the comfort of your home.…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone, We swapped over to new servers to prepare for the holiday influx. Please make sure to update your version of Bigscreen to see all your friends and join public rooms.…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone! Our lobby needed some decorations to fit this month's theme, so please enjoy this festive update! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/23550294/68e2c05b1bd2cbb013317587964782ee7e986cf3.png Ernest Cline's Ready Player Two Q&A event is happening…
ΛNLY ✨🛠 Small Fix: We pushed a small update to fix room descriptions and categories not saving properly. 📘 Ernest Cline's Ready Player Two published yesterday! Grab your copy of the book at http://www.readyplayertwo.com/ and make sure to attend…
Patch notes{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/23550294/64146c5a5a75246b42530ace609ea945ec58f628.jpg Ready Player Two, Ernest Cline’s highly anticipated sequel to his beloved worldwide bestseller Ready Player One, publishes in the U.S. and U.K. on November 24th and is…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone! We pushed out a new update today! 360 Skybox Environments (including the new Green Screen Studio environment) has more seats for you to teleport to! Now you can move around easily for more comfortable viewing angles and more…
ΛNLY ✨Today, we’re excited to launch a brand new Green Screen environment! This enables tons of creative uses of Bigscreen and we can’t wait to see what you’ll do with it. Here’s how it works: Find the “Green Screen” in the “My Room” tab, in the…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone, We just pushed a small update to fix an issue where some users may run into a "no internet connection detected" pop-up. Hope some of you were able to make it to today's SpaceX launch of the U.S. Air Force's fourth…
Patch notes🪓 Say goodbye to the Horror Lobby! No more creepy eyeball staring into your soul and no more gigantic ax threatening to slice you apart. Please reacquaint yourself with our Lobby this month before we put up our holiday decorations.…
ΛNLY ✨Unfortunately, due to Steam policies, it's no longer possible to purchase movie tickets from inside the VR app. Fear not: 3D movies are still available in Bigscreen, but you just can't purchase movie tickets inside VR. In order to purchase…
ΛNLY ✨👁 Our Horror Lobby is back! Starting tomorrow, we’ll have non-stop scary films, like Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (3D), A Quiet Place, The Ring, and more playing until the end of the month. Check out our current lineup at…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone! We added a new interactive tour to help you better understand some of the best features of Bigscreen offers and also teach you how to use some basic tools. For those of you who already use Bigscreen, let us know what you think…
ΛNLY ✨Hey everyone, We just pushed a small update today. If you're using an international number system, you should no longer crash when toggling the supersampling button. #️⃣ Version: 0.103.0.ad83df-beta-videoplayer…
Patch notesHey everyone! Over the past year, the latest Windows 10 May 2020 Update (Version 2004) was causing major bugs in Bigscreen. People would crash upon watching a movie. Good news! After months of hard work, we've fixed this with our latest…
ΛNLY ✨New update pushed out today - selecting the supersampling for your device should stick now. Try it out! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/23550294/9e38d247e009cf913203d90c203018bb62204f86.gif Version: 0.103.0.113ad4-beta-videoplayer
Patch notes🙊🙉🙈 New Update! Noisy neighbors? Now it's easier than ever to tap on the user with the loud background noise playing through their mic to bring up the menu and turn down their volume or completely block them from out of sight! As always…
ΛNLY ✨📸 Small Update: Bugfix Taking the perfect selfie in real life is hard enough - so don't worry about them in VR! Your avatar's eyes should no longer close when using the Selfie Stick or Streamer Cam. 😉 #️⃣ Version…
Patch notesWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | Bigscreen.exe | -popupwindow -store steam -logFile ./Bigscreen_Data/output_log.txt | windows 64 | |
| Launch | Bigscreen.exe | -popupwindow -store steam -logFile ./Bigscreen_Data/output_log.txt | windows 64 |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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