Fading Light brings free zombie survival and rooftop parkour to Quest
Fading Light has arrived on Meta Quest, and Joy Way’s zombie survival game is free to download. You can team up with friends, climb across rooftops and build a shelter while the infected try to make life difficult.
The launch turns the November release we previously covered into a game you can try now. Joy Way says the co-op mode supports up to four players.
There is a darker twist to the usual survival routine: the developer describes putting captured zombies to work, as well as using scavenged materials to prepare for the next attack.
Joy Way combines zombie encounters with physical movement. Image: Joy Way
Parkour and scavenging share the same survival loop
Joy Way, the studio behind Stride, has built movement into the fight against the horde. Players can climb, jump and travel across rooftops while searching buildings and streets for resources.
Rooftops offer another route through the city. Image: Joy Way
The store description points to different districts with their own hazards, including toxic areas and heavily defended locations. Gathering supplies gives your group materials to make useful tools and medicine before venturing farther out.
The Quest listing describes crafting supplies, expanding a base and defending it against increasingly difficult attacks. It also mentions infection, so a bitten teammate can create a problem for the rest of the group.
A shelter is more than a place to keep your loot. Joy Way says players can add traps and turrets before defending it, then use what they earn to push into more dangerous parts of the city.
If speed is more your thing, Joy Way describes separate parkour time runs. The studio also lists custom game modes and character and equipment customisation.
For the launch itself, the developer says the game is out and free to play, with four-player co-op. Check the store’s current purchase information before downloading; the launch announcement does not spell out every possible in-game purchase.
Players search the city for supplies and equipment. Image: Joy Way
Check headset support before getting your group together
The game’s listed supported devices include Quest 3 and Quest 3S. If friends use older headsets, I recommend checking the current compatibility information on the store listing before making plans.
Those shopping for a supported headset can find the Meta Quest 3 at Amazon. You do not need to buy a new headset if you already have a compatible one, and the game is downloaded separately from Meta’s store.
Image credit: Joy Way.
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