# April 5th — Progress Update **URL:** \ **Category:** General discussion\ **Created:** [April 6, 2026, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/april-5th-progress-update/42937 "2026-04-06T08:51:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PimaxQuorra](https://forum.openmr.com/user_avatar/forum.openmr.com/pimaxquorra/32/15692_2.png) [@PimaxQuorra](https://forum.openmr.com/u/PimaxQuorra)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2026, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/april-5th-progress-update/42937/1 "2026-04-06T08:51:36Z")
## **Today in our** **Progress** **Update:** - Available Now: Pimax Play 2.0.0 Open-beta - Shipping update - Your Questions; Robin’s Answers Pimax Progress Updates is our bi-weekly column in which we share important bits for Pimax users. For questions or comments, reach out to a Pimax representative on [Discord](https://pimax.com/discord) or [OpenMR](https://forum.openmr.com/invites/ZYnkoGy8Ds?ref=fselite&sub_id=), or contact us via our [support page](https://pimax.com/pages/support-center). * * * ### Available Now: Pimax Play 2.0 Open-beta A brand-new UI, improved performance, and powerful new features are here. **Highlights:** - New Pimax Home & redesigned interface - QR code login + OpenXR API Layer support - Game pinning & quicker access to support - SystemUI upgrades (Smart Smoothing, Foveated Rendering, curved mode) - Stability improvements + firmware updates across supported headsets - Supports 5K Super, 8KX, Crystal series, and Dream Air. Click to read full release notes & update now: > [@Now Available: Pimax Play 2.0 Open Beta](https://forum.openmr.com/t/now-available-pimax-play-2-0-open-beta/42752): > > Pimax Play v2.0.0 Opt into the Public Test Channel in Pimax Play to receive this update. New Features & Improvements Updated client with a brand-new UI design, improving visuals, interaction, and overall navigation. Introduced the new Pimax Home. Added QR code login via Pimax App (requires v2.0.0 or later). Added OpenXR API Layer support for easier management of third-party APIs. Added headset re-binding feature, enabling users to bind to a different account. Added ability to pin gam… _Note: To access OG Crystal WiFi-Airlink firmware, submit your headset serial number and current firmware version to_ _ **Pimax Quorra** _ _via OpenMR._ * * * ### Shipping update #### Dream Air You can check out this video to see how your Dream Air is manufactured and packaged: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/mGDsLM32n6Y/maxresdefault.jpg "Packing up your Dream Air") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGDsLM32n6Y) Batches are leaving the factory constantly, after which they undergo a quality check, and then being shipped out. We dive in more detail about this here: [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/auaSTGVLgUM/maxresdefault.jpg "From factory to your hands: Pimax Dream Air") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auaSTGVLgUM) Both the [Dream Air](https://pimax.com/products/pimax-dream-air/?ref=gbc) Lighthouse and SLAM versions are in production. For the SLAM version, we expect shipments to begin in late April. As for the Dream Air SE (both Lighthouse and SLAM versions), production and shipping are also scheduled to start this month. Before getting the headset in-hand, check this video by Martin comparing the Lighthouse and SLAM version. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/z95H5WY39Ts/maxresdefault.jpg "SLAM vs Lighthouse Tracking with Dream Air") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z95H5WY39Ts) #### Crystal Super Lighthouse Faceplate This accessory will finally start shipping on a large scale to customers, this month. One minor issue with the connector has been addressed, and the material for the front cover has also been updated. * * * ### AMA with Robin, founder of Pimax Thank you for all the questions, and here you go, check out the answers from Robin. > [@Your questions, Robin's answers](https://forum.openmr.com/t/your-questions-robins-answers/42928/1): > > Thank you for submitting so many questions to our AMA on OpenMR, with this time, Robin Weng answering the questions. Previous AMAs: [Sweviver](https://forum.openmr.com/t/from-the-early-days-to-the-future-of-vr-an-ama-with-sweviver/42349)[Tobii & Pimax](https://forum.openmr.com/t/tobii-pimax-ama/41173)[Pimax SLAM](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-slam-ama-openmr/42042)[Pimax Sync](https://forum.openmr.com/t/pimax-sync-2025-ama/42278)[OG Pimax Crystal](https://forum.openmr.com/t/ama-july-7-questions-answers-about-the-pimax-crystal/40921) Is Pimax planning to release VR glasses that implement mixed reality? It seems like the next natural step to be able to see the HOTAS controls or buttons once you’re inside the cockpit of a car or plane. It would greatly enhance immersion. Right now we’re fully focussed on getting both the Dream Air and Dream Air SE produced and to market, and also launching Pimax Play 2.0. We do i… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.openmr.com/uploads/default/original/2X/1/19863a63bd0f452a38669829a92f279c59ddd490.png) [@system](https://forum.openmr.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2026, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.openmr.com/t/april-5th-progress-update/42937/2 "2026-06-05T08:51:37Z")
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