Create Mixed Reality ArchViz in Unreal Engine for Meta Quest

Name: Create Mixed Reality ArchViz in Unreal Engine for Meta Quest
Rating: 4.6 (30 reviews)

We'll be using Meta XR Interaction SDK and Oculus Samples project to speed up the development

Created byWalhar Gohar

Last updated 9/2025

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What you'll learn

Set up a complete Unreal Engine 5.5.4 development environment for Meta Quest and Android
Exporting and Importing an architectural scene from 3DS Max into Unreal and setting up essential blueprints and baked lighting for movable entities
Create and access a custom hand-held UI widget using the Meta XR Interaction SDK
Package and deploy a functional architectural mixed reality experience to Meta Quest devices

Course content

3 sections • 10 lectures • 1h 49m total length

01 Prerequisites and Exporting the Scene10:16
Install 3ds Max with corona renderer and datasmith plugin, download unreal datasmith compatible with 5.5, test on a meta quest 3, then clean and align the building scene for export.
02 Installing and Setting up Unreal for Android Packaging7:53
Install unreal engine 5.5 and set up android packaging by selecting engine version 5.5.4 and configuring android studio with the android sdk and ndk.
03 Installing Visual Studio4:03
Install Visual Studio 2022 with the required Unreal Engine development workloads, including dotnet desktop development, desktop development with C++, game development with C++, and the Unreal Engine installer.
04 Installing required Meta Components5:14
Install Meta Quest Link and Meta Quest Developer Hub, then download and install Meta Plugin and Meta XR Interaction SDK for Unreal Engine 5.5, placing them in engine plugins marketplace.

05 Setting Up Unreal Engine Project4:54
Download the Meta XR SDK sample zip from GitHub, set up the Unreal project, then enable passthrough, configure the Oculus XR layer, and enable Datasmith importer and GPU Lightmass.
06 Importing Scene and Setting up Lighting28:50
Import a Datasmith scene into Unreal, convert to a blueprint, add a collision box with grab and transform components, and set up HDRI-based lighting with GPU Lightmass for Meta Quest.
07 Adding Functionality32:36
Set up mixed reality archviz functionality in Unreal Engine for Meta Quest by wiring a left-hand UI widget, enabling miniature scale, and aligning building transforms with the camera.

08 Packaing & Installing on Meta Quest9:17
package your Unreal Engine archviz project for Meta Quest by configuring Android package name, SDK 25, and JDK 17.0.6, then build and install the APK.
Testing on Meta Quest3:28
Test the mixed reality archviz app on Meta Quest by exploring miniature mode, placing the building at various scales and angles, and evaluating lighting consistency and design visualization.
10 Testing Outside at 1 on 1 Scale2:46
Test outside at 1:1 scale demonstrates switching from stationary to room scale to visualize a building at true size, with hand tracking and miniature mode and seamless Meta Quest synchronization.

Requirements

You should have 3DS Max (or Sketchup) Installed on your PC along with Corona or Vray
At least a 6 GB VRAM GPU (Nvidia preferred)
A Meta Quest 3 or 3S Headset
Type C Link Cable
Very basic understanding of Unreal Engine's navigation (not compulsory)

Description

Have you ever wanted to create stunning architectural visualizations that break the boundaries of a flat screen? This course will show you how to build a mixed reality (MR) experience for the Meta Quest platform, allowing you to seamlessly blend your digital architectural models with the real world. Forget static renders and passive videos. It's time to let your users walk through your designs in their own living room.

We'll skip the boring parts and jump right into the action, leveraging the powerful Meta XR Interaction SDK and the Oculus Samples project to rapidly develop a beautiful and functional application. You will learn to:

Set up your Unreal Engine project for optimal mixed reality development.
Import your architectural models for real-time performance.
Integrate real-world passthrough, allowing users to see their physical surroundings merged with your virtual space.
Add interactive elements like intuitive user widgets and easy-to-use object manipulation.
Build and deploy your mixed reality experience directly to a Meta Quest headset.

By the end of this course, you will have a deep understanding of the full MR development pipeline in Unreal Engine 5 and a portfolio-ready project to showcase your brand-new skills. Get ready to transform your architectural visions into immersive, interactive, and truly magical experiences!

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for architects, designers, and 3D artists who want to expand their skills into the rapidly growing field of mixed reality. It is perfect for professionals and students with a foundational understanding of any DCC software such as 3DS Max or SketchUp and a desire to create immersive, interactive mixed reality experiences for the Meta Quest platform

Create Mixed Reality ArchViz in Unreal Engine for Meta Quest

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Course content

Setting Up the Development Environment4 lectures • 27min

Creating the Project3 lectures • 1hr 6min

Packaging and Testing3 lectures • 16min

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