Oculus Quest getting hand tracking early, now due this week Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Oculus Quest getting hand tracking early, now due this week Was originally expected next year. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 9 Dec 2019 30 comments Oculus Quest's previously announced controller-free hand tracking will arrive a little sooner than expected. It's now due to release later this week, rather than the start of next year. First unveiled back in September, Oculus Quest's native hand and finger tracking enables users to directly manipulate objects in a 3D environment with their hands, without the need for a controller. It works using the Quest's built-in monochrome cameras - no external sensors required - and, all being well, has the potential to be a massive advancement for VR. However, expectations should be kept in check for the feature's rather limited debut. When this week's Quest v12 software update arrives, it'll be possible to use hand tracking to navigate and interact with Quest's Home interfaces, such as Library and Store, plus a selection of first-party apps including the Oculus Browser and Oculus TV. "You can even set your floor height for a stationary Guardian boundary using your hands," explains Facebook in its announcement post, "no controller necessary". New features, functionality, and improvements are promised as development continues into 2020. Additionally, the Quest's new SDK will begin rolling out next week, giving developers and creators the tools needed to implement controller-free hand tracking in their apps. Users eager to try out hand tracking in its early form simply need to enable it in the Quest's Experimental Features menu when the v12 software has been downloaded and installed. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store