Forum Discussion

bomber_mulayim's avatar
bomber_mulayim
Honored Guest
13 days ago

Best Method for LBE World Alignment on Quest 3: Shared Spatial Anchors vs QR Calibration?

Hi everyone,

 

We are building a large LBE (Location-Based Entertainment) multiplayer experience on Quest 3 using Unity and Photon Fusion 2. Our play area is around 7.5 × 10 meters.

 

We want to establish a stable, shared world origin across multiple headsets.

I’m trying to understand the most reliable method for this and would appreciate clarification on the following:

 

1. Shared Spatial Anchors

 

Are Shared Spatial Anchors considered the recommended solution for large LBE environments?

Is there a clear, up-to-date development workflow or sample project for implementing SSA on Quest 3?

 

2. QR Codes / Visual Markers

 

Is it technically viable to use QR codes (or similar visual markers) for 100% reliable positional calibration in a 7–10 m play space?

Do these marker-based methods maintain accuracy over time for multiplayer alignment?

 

3. Third-Party Solutions

 

Are there any third-party services or SDKs commonly used in VR arcades or arena-scale setups that provide spatial alignment for Quest devices?

 

I’m looking for the most stable and commonly used approach for syncing the world space across multiple headsets in an LBE scenario.

 

Thanks in advance!

1 Reply

  • Degly's avatar
    Degly
    Start Partner
    5 days ago

    1) Shared Spatial Anchors

    • Good for initial alignment + persistence
    • Not reliable alone at 7–10m scale → drift and per-device map differences
    • Use as a baseline, not the full solution

    2) QR / visual markers

    • Best for deterministic origin setup (everyone starts in the same place)
    • Not stable long-term → tracking drift still accumulates
    • Ideal for calibration + manual/automatic re-sync points

    3) What actually works in production

    • Hybrid approach:
      • QR (or marker) → set exact origin
      • SSA → maintain shared reference
      • Runtime correction system → periodically re-align players
    • Most teams implement soft snapping / drift correction during gameplay

    4) Third-party

    • No widely adopted “plug-and-play” SDK for this on Quest (there's some third party options though)
    • High-end setups use external tracking or custom solutions

→ Find helpful resources to begin your development journey in Getting Started

→ Get the latest information about HorizonOS development in News & Announcements.

→ Access Start program mentor videos and share knowledge, tutorials, and videos in Community Resources.

→ Get support or provide help in Questions & Discussions.

→ Show off your work in What I’m Building to get feedback and find playtesters.

→ Looking for documentation?  Developer Docs

→ Looking for account support?  Support Center

→ Looking for the previous forum?  Forum Archive

→ Looking to join the Start program? Apply here.

 

Recent Discussions