I ran into the same issue recently on Ubuntu with a Rift S. SteamVR installs, but without the Oculus PC software (Windows-only), the headset just won’t initialize properly on Linux. I also looked into SteamLink and OpenXR options, but support on Linux still seems incomplete or unreliable for this setup. What worked for me in the end was either: Dual-booting Windows just for VR work (most stable solution), or Using a separate Windows machine dedicated to VR tasks. Unfortunately, Rift S is especially tied to the Oculus/Meta software stack, so Linux flexibility is pretty limited there. If you’re open to changing hardware, you’d still likely face driver/runtime limitations on Linux for most modern PC VR headsets. I love Linux for most of my workflow, but for VR I had to concede and use Windows to avoid endless troubleshooting. Hope that helps save you some time!