230 native apps available for Apple Vision Pro at launch, says Gurman
According to Apple expert Mark Gurman, about 230 native visionOS apps are currently ready, including major AR apps from Lowe's and JCrew, as well as the productivity and entertainment apps already announced by Apple. The rest will come from indie studios. The number may increase slightly before the launch of Apple Vision Pro in early February. Major app providers such as Netflix, YouTube and Spotify have already signaled that they will not provide software for Apple Vision Pro. Google and Meta also seem to be avoiding the new platform for now.
Hellblade VR Edition is currently only $3 on Steam
Developed by Ninja Theory in 2017, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is a special gaming experience that aims to create an understanding of mental illness. It centers on the schizophrenic heroine Senua, whose journey through her memories and hallucinations is accompanied by the voices in her head. The VR edition is currently available for just $3 on Steam (see link below) and should not be missing from any PC VR games library. You can also use it to prepare for the sequel, which was announced yesterday during the Xbox Developer Direct for May. However, it is unlikely that the second part will also receive a VR port.
There will be no YouTube and Spotify apps on the Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro users will have to make do without apps for YouTube and Spotify. The two streaming platforms have no plans to release a new app or activate the existing iPad apps for the VR/AR headset. Instead, users will have to access the content on the Vision Pro through the web browser. Netflix will also reportedly not provide an app for the Vision Pro. However, other entertainment apps such as Disney+, Max, Peacock, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video will be available on the device.
Expert Kuo says launch of Apple Vision Pro outside the U.S. likely before June
Analyst and Apple expert Ming-Chi Kuo believes the Vision Pro could be released outside the U.S. before the next WWDC. Apple's developer conference is always held in June. According to Kuo, the reasons for the US exclusive launch are the limited initial supply of Vision Pro, the desire to ensure a smooth sales process in the US first, and the need to adapt the algorithms to the regulations of other countries. Kuo also believes a wider launch before WWDC 2024 would make sense to promote the global development of the visionOS ecosystem. Apple has not yet announced any details on international availability.
VR multiplayer shooter VAIL VR is set to launch on Quest 3 in February
After seven years of development, AEXLAB's VR multiplayer shooter VAIL VR will officially launch on February 15 on the Meta Quest Store, priced at $29.99. The game, which focuses on gunplay and social interaction, was originally released on SteamVR in November 2022 and on Meta Quest 3, Quest 2 and Quest Pro via App Lab a year later. New features for the official launch include advanced matchmaking, an in-game progression system, new weapons and maps, and a revamped friends list with in-game party features. Players can look forward to 12 maps and over 30 variations for each game mode, such as Search and Destroy, Capture the Flag, Hardpoint, and 1v1 Duels. In addition, the VR Master League will launch the first season of VAIL VR with a $10,000 prize pool.
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