VR games: 12 new announcements, DLCs and trailers for Meta Quest, PSVR 2 & PC VR
A clay-crafted horror game, free bullfighting mayhem, and more exciting new VR titles are making waves across various platforms. Here's your weekly roundup of the most interesting VR gaming news.
Every Monday, we summarize the latest VR gaming news from the last few days, keep you up to date on indie releases and show you the latest trailers.
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Midnight Walk: Studio shows gameplay
The team at Moonhood has taken an unconventional approach to their upcoming VR horror title The Midnight Walk. Instead of traditional digital assets, they handcrafted over 700 models from real clay, then 3D-scanned them into the game. Players can use an innovative "eyes closed" mechanic to better hear and interact with their environment. The game launches May 8th for both PSVR 2 and Steam.
Human Within: AI-themed interactive experience expands to new platform
Human Within, the thought-provoking VR experience from Signal Space Lab and Actrio Studio, has made its way to SteamVR following its Quest release last month. The sci-fi narrative follows two sisters working on a revolutionary supercomputer that taps into human brain processing power, exploring how advanced AI might reshape our society.
Underdogs: Physics-based mech combat gets physical release
Underdogs, the roguelike combat game where players pilot 5-ton war mechs through neon-lit urban battlegrounds, is now available as a physical boxed edition for PSVR 2. Developer One Hamsa and publisher Perp Games have included bonus postcards in the package, which retails for $29.99.
Bull Hit: Free bullfighting game charges onto Meta Quest
Odders Lab has launched "Bull Hit," a free multiplayer sandbox game inspired by Pamplona's famous streets. The Early Access title lets players ride bulls in first-person view, customize characters, and interact with NPCs. It's designed to appeal to fans of social VR experiences like Gorilla Tag.
Bull Hit is a VR game for fans of Gorilla Tag, Animal Company or I Am Cat. | Image: Odders Lab
Connectome: Artistic puzzle adventure coming to Quest
Former Xbox and Amazon design lead Grant Hinkson's new studio Parietal Lab will release "Connectome" this spring. This artistic puzzle game invites players to explore unique spaces while using simple gestures to create objects and uncover hidden shapes.
Bearly Escape: VR animal adventure enters early access
Time Traveler's "Bearly Escape" launches in Early Access on May 1st for Quest 3, Quest 3S, and SteamVR. The colorful puzzle adventure tasks players with breaking into secret labs and using grappling machines to rescue animals while restoring a barren wilderness.
Tunnels: Popular horror demo gets full release
After accumulating over 150,000 downloads for its demo, the underground horror game "Tunnels" from Mastiff and Nomad Monkey will launch on Meta Quest on May 15th. The upcoming release includes an enhanced free multiplayer experience and a trial version of the brand new single-player experience, with the full single-player experience available as DLC for $15.
Vestiges: Fallen Tribes brings auto-battler strategy to Quest
WanadevStudio's deck-building auto-battler "Vestiges: Fallen Tribes" is launching on Quest on April 24. The VR strategy game puts players in command of a board game-style battlefield where they deploy attack and defense lines that fight automatically based on their placement. Players can dive into a solo campaign featuring three distinct factions, test their skills in sandbox mode, or challenge others in PvP battles.
Exer Gale lets you soar through VR skies this June
Chark Studio is bringing their arcade flight simulator "Exer Gale" to Meta Quest in June through Early Access. The game lets players experience the freedom of bird-like flight in virtual reality, challenging them to dodge obstacles while competing for spots on the global leaderboard. For those seeking a more peaceful experience, a relaxation mode allows players to freely explore the skies without competitive pressure.
Rival Stars Horse Racing gallops into VR
PikPok's popular horse management series makes its VR debut with Rival Stars Horse Racing: VR Edition, launching April 17 on both Steam and Quest. Players can fully immerse themselves in ranch management, from breeding and caring for horses to stepping into the boots of a jockey for intense racing action.
Harpagun brings post-apocalyptic rail shooting to PSVR 2
Something Random's sci-fi shooter "Harpagun" is expanding beyond its Quest Early Access roots, launching on Playstation VR 2 and Steam on April 10. Players take on the role of a space scavenger armed with magnetic beams, navigating through a retro-futuristic wasteland while hurling industrial debris and alien fungi. The rail shooter challenges players to uncover the mysteries of an abandoned planet.
Ragnarock gets pirate-themed expansion
WanadevStudio's Viking rhythm game "Ragnarock" is expanding its musical horizons with a new Alestorm Music Pack DLC. The expansion features six tracks from the Scottish pirate rock band, including fan favorites "Keelhauled," "Drink," and "Shipwrecked." Additionally, players can customize their experience with the new Pirate Skin Pack, which includes a pirate skeleton, facial hair options, themed clothing, a special hammer, and a pirate ship.
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