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Sony Electronics releases software development kit version 2.5.0

For the immersive spatial reality display.

Sony Electronics Inc. has expanded the capabilities of its 3D glasses-free Spatial Reality Displays1, ELF-SR1 (15.6-inch) and ELF-SR2 (27-inch), with the release of the latest software development kit (SDK) version 2.5.0. The Spatial Reality Display is a part of Sony’s XYN (/zin/) brand, a lineup of solutions that integrate software and hardware for the creation of Spatial Content. This SDK version enhances support for OpenXR and introduces new features, improving compatibility with the latest versions of various game engines, creating more powerful application development and viewing performance on the Spatial Reality Display. Download the updates here.

Sony’s glasses-free 3D Spatial Reality Display.

“OpenXR Control Panel” for enhanced software compatibility

  • Strengthened application development collaboration, including enhanced support for:

The newly developed adjustment tool, “OpenXR Control Panel3,” enhances options for adjusting viewpoint movement, depth, and three-dimensionality within applications developed by OpenXR-compatible software. It also simplifies the process of saving and loading settings, improving overall usability.

Performance improvements and compatibility updates for broader applications

  • Support for High Dynamic Range (HDR)4 and DICOM formats5 for ELF-SR2
    Enables accurate color reproduction even for high-brightness and wide-color-gamut content in video production, allowing for more realistic 3D visuals. Additionally, selecting the medical DICOM simulation mode supports the color gamut standard for medical monitors as well as side-by-side video.
  • Improvement in 3D Rendering Quality for ELF-SR2
    The new facial position correction algorithm enhances the tracking performance of the gaze recognition sensor, resulting in improved 3D rendering quality.
  • Support for Latest Versions of Game Engines
    • Unreal Engine 5.5
    • Unity 6
  • Improvements in Unity Plugin Usability

For more information, visit sony.net.


1 Computer required with a recommended CPU of Intel Core i7-9700K @3.60GHz or faster; and a graphics card such as NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or faster.

2 This feature exists within the Omniverse Kit App Template, which has been moved from the Omniverse Launcher. Detailed instructions on connecting to the Spatial Reality Display after the NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer service change will be available on our website.

3 This tool is automatically installed with the Spatial Reality Display Settings Installer.

4 Supports two types of HDR gamma curves (EOTF), ST 2084: PQ and Rec. 2100 HLG.

5 Spatial Reality Display is a non-medical monitor.