Gunman Contracts VR Compatibility and System Requirements
Quick Answer
Gunman Contracts - Stand Alone is released in Early Access on Steam and confirms Windows PC play, PC VR through OpenXR and non-VR flat-screen play. Steam Deck is listed as Verified on Steam, but that label is not an independent frame-rate or settings test by this site.
PSVR2 native: Not confirmed. Quest standalone: Not confirmed. PC VR through OpenXR: Supported. Native headset releases are different from using the Windows game with a PC VR setup, so do not treat OpenXR support as a native PSVR2 or Quest release date.
Last checked: September 20, 2026. Steam lists Released: Sep 10, 2026 for app 2421750. See the official Steam listing before buying, because store labels, prices and requirements can change.
| Your setup | Quick status |
|---|---|
| PC VR through OpenXR | Supported |
| Tracked controllers | Supported for the listed PC VR mode |
| Flat-screen PC / Non-VR PC | Supported |
| Windows PC | Supported |
| Steam Deck | Listed as Verified |
| Meta Quest standalone | Not confirmed |
| PSVR2 native | Not confirmed |
| bHaptics | Not confirmed |
Compatibility matrix
All statuses below apply to Gunman Contracts - Stand Alone, app 2421750, not the earlier Half-Life: Alyx Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 mods. Confirmed entries describe official listings, not hands-on testing of every setup.
| Platform, mode or feature | Status at the September 20 check | What the status does and does not establish |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Confirmed | Windows is the listed PC platform; this is not a performance guarantee for an individual PC |
| PC VR through OpenXR | Confirmed | An OpenXR VR mode is listed; individual headset and controller combinations are not automatically confirmed |
| Non-VR flat-screen play | Confirmed | The game can be played without using VR; specific controller mappings are not established here |
| Steam Deck | Listed as Verified | A Steam compatibility label, not this site's FPS measurement or tested settings recommendation |
| Native Meta Quest version | Not confirmed | PC VR support does not establish a native headset release |
| PSVR2 native support | Not confirmed | No confirmed native release commitment for this headset is established here |
| Quest controllers and other specific controller models | Not confirmed individually | Device-specific support needs its own confirmation; OpenXR alone is insufficient |
| Co-op | Not confirmed | The official description identifies a single-player game; it does not confirm co-op |
| bHaptics | Not confirmed | Community interest does not establish implemented support |
Sources: Steam product listing for the confirmed play options and Deck label; Steam discussions for the device and feature questions. Not confirmed does not mean confirmed unsupported.
PSVR2, Quest and PC-connected VR
A native headset release and a Windows game used with a headset are different compatibility questions. The confirmed product supports PC VR through OpenXR. That does not establish a native Meta Quest release, PSVR2 native support or compatibility with every controller used alongside a PC.
For a Quest or other headset connected to a PC, seek an answer that identifies the exact combination:
- Headset and controllers: state both model names, not just the headset brand.
- Connection method: describe how the headset connects to the PC.
- VR runtime and play mode: identify the OpenXR runtime in use and that the question concerns the standalone game's PC VR mode.
- Game version: when reporting a playable build, include its displayed version or build identifier. Do not use an Alyx mod version as a substitute.
These details define the setup that needs confirmation; they are not instructions for a verified connection method. Use Steam discussions to look for an official answer that actually matches your setup. Do not treat a general OpenXR statement as a device-specific guarantee.
Steam Deck: what Verified means for this guide
The Steam listing shows Verified for Steam Deck. That is the compatibility status reported here. No independent FPS result, battery-life measurement or tested graphics preset is provided by this guide.
Check the current Steam Deck compatibility details on the official listing before relying on the label. It does not establish PC-connected VR compatibility or performance at every graphics setting.
Is the advertised content different for VR and non-VR?
The Steam product description presents the standalone game in both VR and non-VR contexts with three story contracts, two challenge modes and five challenge maps. These are product-level advertised totals, not separate counts to add together for each play mode.
This does not establish identical button layouts or every interaction across devices. For the full advertised package, price status and release record, see the Early Access guide.
System requirements and controller support
Use the System Requirements section of the official Steam listing before buying. Exact CPU, GPU, RAM, storage and Windows-version thresholds are not confirmed in this dated guide. For numerical specifications, use Steam's published requirements; for controller models and button mappings, seek a device-specific official answer. Neither should be inferred from an OpenXR label or an Alyx mod guide.
Before making a hardware or purchase decision:
- Open the System Requirements section of the official Steam listing for app 2421750.
- Compare the published requirements with your PC. Record your CPU, GPU, RAM, operating-system version and available storage. Keep VR and non-VR requirements separate wherever the listing distinguishes them.
- Confirm your input devices. Check for an explicit answer about your controller model, connection method and intended play mode; do not borrow bindings or requirements from the old Alyx mods.
- Resolve purchase-critical unknowns first. When native Quest, PSVR2, co-op or bHaptics is essential, wait for an explicit official confirmation instead of buying on an assumption.
When your setup does not match the listing
The following are decision routes, not reports that these failures have been reproduced in the game.
| Your situation | What to do next | What not to conclude |
|---|---|---|
| Steam availability or pricing differs by region | Check Early Access status and the live store | One region's price or button state does not prove every region's status |
| OpenXR is listed, but your headset or controllers are not specifically confirmed | Ask in Steam discussions with the setup details above | General OpenXR support does not guarantee that combination |
| A controller or movement method behaves unexpectedly in a playable build | Record the device, runtime, connection, movement option, build and steps; follow the reporting guide | A symptom alone does not identify a verified binding or runtime fix |
| PC or Steam Deck performance is below your expectations | Record hardware, game version, graphics settings and the conditions where the slowdown occurs; use issues and support | The Deck Verified label is not a benchmark or a promised FPS figure |
Sources and official help
Sources checked September 20, 2026:
- Official Steam store — release date, confirmed platform and play-mode listings, advertised content and the reported Steam Deck label.
- 2080 Games product page — official standalone-game and VR/non-VR background.
- SteamDB app entry — secondary app metadata, not this site's performance testing.
- Steam Community discussions — check device-specific questions and official replies; a player question is not an official support commitment.
Related guides
Read Early Access dates, content and Steam access, use issues and support to report a specific symptom, or return to the Gunman Contracts guide home.
This is an independent player guide, not the official game website.