Everslaught Invasion gets major gameplay update
The VR action game Everslaught Invasion has received major improvements. The free Resurgence Update is now available for Meta Quest 3, Quest 2 and Quest Pro. It overhauls the game's core gameplay loop and introduces a new Survivor Mode where players face continuous enemy spawns across the map. The update also includes a Weapon Ability System for on-the-go weapon upgrades, permanent upgrades that can be purchased with blood vials, and five difficulty levels. It also adds support for seven new languages and visual enhancements, including new VFX and shader effects. Meta Quest 3 owners can expect additional enhancements such as higher resolution.
Bulletstorm VR has been delayed
Bulletstorm VR has been delayed to January 18, 2024. Developer Incubo and publisher People Can Fly released a joint statement on X (Twitter), saying the decision was made to improve the VR experience and maintain the high standards of the AAA FPS franchise. Bulletstorm VR was originally scheduled for release on PSVR 2, Meta Quest 3, Quest 2, Quest Pro, and PC VR on December 14.
VR anime "Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom" announced by Bandai Namco
During the Anime NYC event, Bandai Namco Filmworks and developer studio Atlas V announced the development of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom", a virtual reality anime experience for Meta Quest in the Gundam universe. The interactive movie will allow fans to experience the epic saga in VR for the first time. You can find a short teaser in the source link. More details will be announced at the Gundam Fan e-Festival, which begins on November 23.
We Met in Virtual Reality: Director founds VR studio Painted Clouds
Joe Hunting, director of We Met in Virtual Reality, is launching his own production studio. Painted Clouds, as the studio is called, will focus exclusively on the production of VR films and series. Hunting shot the VR documentary We Met in Virtual Reality entirely in VRChat, which received critical acclaim at last year's Sundance Film Festival. Painted Clouds Park, a VRChat world for production sets and events, will also soon be created on the popular social VR platform.
Microsoft Teams will soon enable immersive 3D meetings with avatars
Microsoft is integrating its mixed reality platform, Microsoft Mesh, into Microsoft Teams. This enables immersive 3D meetings and events with avatars within Teams. Spatial audio and integrated audio zones enable multiple simultaneous conversations in the same room. Although a VR headset is not required for 3D teamwork, the experience is much more immersive. The Mesh platform is expected to be introduced to Teams in January next year. Despite the integration, Microsoft Mesh will remain a standalone platform.
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord gets first major content update
VR studio nDreams has released the first content update for Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, introducing the free competitive game mode "Heist & Seek". In this mode, you will have to face three ghost bank robbers and track down their golden loot. The update also includes two new skins, "Keymaster" and "Gator," which are available to owners of the Full Containment Edition Season Pass or can be purchased separately. In addition to the new content, the update also includes quality of life improvements and bug fixes. Additional content updates are expected later this year.