Fading Light brings free co-op zombie survival to Quest on November 12
Fading Light will launch on Meta Quest on November 12 as a free-to-play VR survival game. Joy Way's new project combines co-op zombie fighting with rooftop parkour, scavenging and building a base that can survive a horde.
Fading Light promotional image supplied by Joy Way. Image: Joy Way
Joy Way confirmed the date and free-to-play release in its announcement to players. The developer says it wants more people to join with friends and provide feedback on the experience.
Survival means building defences as well as fighting zombies
The game takes place in a zombie-infested city where movement and teamwork are central to staying alive. Players gather supplies, craft equipment and expand their base with useful defence stations.
Fading Light promotional image supplied by Joy Way. Image: Joy Way
The official Quest description also includes escalating hordes and infection management. A bitten teammate can become another problem for a group already trying to keep its shelter intact.
Joy Way says zombies themselves can be put to work, with their body parts also used in crafting. That adds a more macabre resource loop to the familiar process of gathering materials and preparing for the next attack.
Fading Light promotional image supplied by Joy Way. Image: Joy Way
The Quest release is free but the full game arrives in November
The Meta listing identifies Quest 3 and Quest 3S as supported devices. It is available to wishlist ahead of release, so the announcement should not be confused with an already-playable launch.
Free to play describes the announced entry price. Joy Way's statement does not detail the game's wider purchase or monetisation system.
For players looking for something to try before then, Steam Next Fest has a separate selection of PC VR demos. Those require compatible PC VR hardware; they are not substitutes for a standalone Quest version of Fading Light.
