Trying to import a map from a 3rd person template into new project intended for VR

I started a level 8 months ago and haven’t updated my engine in some time. I am trying to make my current level compatible with a VR starting template in 4.17. It was acting buggy when I transferred the project today to 4.17 and all I had done previously was make the camera centered on my 3rd person character. This made it appear as though it was first person when playing in a headset. Ultimately I want to get everything possible except the player setup and controls to transfer to a new VR template in 4.17. By as much as possible I mean my materials, scene setup, textures, etc. sun system.