Monday, December 21st 2015
Futuremark Releases 3DMark 2016 Beta with VRMark Preview
Futuremark dropped an early Holiday present for enthusiasts, with a beta of 3DMark 2016. While it doesn't pack the all-awaited "Time Spy" DirectX 12 game-test, you still get a lot. To begin with, it includes a preview to VRMark, a 3D VR benchmark designed for VR headsets. It's a very early release, and as such doesn't generate a score. It doesn't yet support multi-GPU setups. You still get a groovy VR rendition of the "Fire Strike" game test universe. The beta also comes with a brand new user-interface that's a little more easy on the eyes, and quick to get your way around. The beta is being distributed through Steam and open to everyone who owns the paid version of 3DMark on Steam. Grab it from the link below.DOWNLOAD: 3DMark 2016 Beta
6 Comments on Futuremark Releases 3DMark 2016 Beta with VRMark Preview
The one and the same that includes Fire Strike Etc.
Just updating it with a new UI and ability to install/uninstall individual tests to keep the installed size down, in preparation for upcoming update that adds Time Spy (the DX12 test)
Edit: Oh, and adding a VRMark Preview so you can get a first look on VR things, in anticipation of upcoming VRMark that is also coming in 2016.
Currently only on Steam as beta, but this will also come as a standalone installer in January (couldn't get that bit completed before the holidays, sorry...)
I have played on VR and wasn't excited about it afterward and I really haven't heard very many people blown away by it?
I felt like it was just a screen smashed in my face. the rest of it was meh
I was blown away... while the resolution on current devices could be better for the immersion factor, I was taken back when I first played some of the demos this year. Most everyone around me was, and most of what I have seen on forums, they are too.
I'd honestly venture to say you may be in the minority.