Apple Vision Pro: Developer kit applications now open
Developers can now apply for an Apple Vision Pro developer kit. To receive a headset and support, applicants must be registered with the Apple Developer Program, provide proof of their skills and their portfolio. According to Apple, new ideas will have an advantage in the loan program, with priority given to apps that creatively use the mixed reality capabilities of the new visionOS. Developer tools for Apple Vision Pro have been available since June. Unity has also launched its Spatial Experiences beta program.
Half Life: Alyx - Bullet Penetration Mod lets you pierce walls and enemies
The bullet penetration mod for Half-Life: Alyx brings authentic physics the VR game. Bullets pierce multiple targets, enemies or different walls. Customizable parameters affect materials differently depending on the weapon and ammunition, up to bullet deformation and particle effects. The Steam Workshop mod should be compatible with all other mods, according to developer Cementstairs. The separate Shooting Range lets you experiment with the new physics of projectiles.
VR horror game with intricate graphics takes you on the sinking Titanic
Time travel to the sinking Titanic should be horror enough for many. The VR game Titanic: A Space Between ups the creep factor. As you search for a missing passenger, you will encounter bizarre creatures, puzzles and surprisingly intricate graphics for a Quest title. Developer Globiss Interactive confirmed on Reddit that the trailer shows real-time graphics on the Quest 2. This version is due out in Q4 2023, and SteamVR and Pico ports are also in the works.
What the Golf: Quirky golf game for Apple Vision Pro in the works
After the rather unvonventional VR baseball game What the Bat, developer Triband is planning another sports spectacle. What The Golf, available for PC, console and Apple Arcade, is being converted for Apple Vision Pro. In this game, you not only hit golf balls, but also cats and cars onto the green. Seamless integration of the Unity engine via polyspatial should allow for easy adjustments. Details on possible new AR mechanics have not yet been revealed.
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