Load Times

VR users are a captive audience. They have nothing to do but sit or stand and wait while the environment is loading. Long load times on traditional platforms are bad enough, but within a virtual environment they are even more noticeable and can be all the more frustrating — and in some cases even confusing.

However, in the cases where long load times are unavoidable, there are design practices that can be used to reduce the frustration and confusion.

A load scene for the mini experience Secret Shop. Mostly grey with preview image.
Immersion and Presence, Load Times

Load Times in XR [Video]

Let’s talk about how we can keep people engaged and keep them from thinking your app has crashed when dealing with longer load times. Featured experiences:  The Lab by Valve Ghost Giant by Zoink AB Credits: Background music – “Break Free” by jonahb Stock footage provided by Ivan Samkov, Alena Darmel, RODNAE Productions and SHVETS

Load screen in Ghost Giant VR lets you draw in the air with sparkly lines of light.
Immersion and Presence, Load Times

Load Times in XR

VR users are a captive audience. They have nothing to do but sit or stand and wait while the environment is loading. Long load times on traditional platforms are bad enough, but within a virtual environment they are even more noticeable and can be all the more frustrating — and in some cases even confusing.

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