In Death: Siege of Heaven is now a standalone Quest game, while the original mode stays
In Death: Siege of Heaven has launched as a standalone game for Meta Quest 3 and 3S, giving the archery defence mode from In Death: Unchained a store page of its own. Developer Superbright released it on November 11.
There is an important point for existing players: if you already own In Death: Unchained, Superbright says the original Siege mode is still included in the main game. You do not need to buy the standalone release just to keep playing that version.
The new app is listed for $11.99 in the US on the Meta Quest Store. It is a separate purchase, and the store currently lists Quest 3 and Quest 3S as its supported headsets.
A screenshot from the standalone game's Meta Quest listing. Image: Superbright / Meta
What is different about the standalone Quest release?
Superbright's store description calls Siege an arcade-style wave defence game built around the archery mechanics of Unchained. Instead of moving through the main game's levels, you defend a position and try to stop incoming enemies.
The standalone release features eight maps, according to its store listing. Image: Superbright / Meta
The separate app lists eight maps, two difficulty settings and global leaderboards. It is a single-player game, so the leaderboards offer a way to compare scores rather than a promise of a cooperative mode.
Superbright says the standalone app uses Mobile HDR lighting at 90Hz and adds dynamic music and fresh Season 1 leaderboards. The developer says its core maps and gameplay are the same as the mode included with Unchained. The main Unchained game previously received 90Hz support on Quest 3; that earlier update did not describe the new standalone app.
For someone who wants a shorter archery session, that standalone listing makes the mode easier to find without first buying the larger game. If you already own Unchained, I would check whether its included version is enough for you before paying again.
Meta lists seated, standing and room-scale play with controllers. The listing also says an internet connection is not required to use the app. Whichever play style you choose, leave enough clear space to draw your virtual bow.
Another screenshot from the new game's Quest Store page. Image: Superbright / Meta
Check which Quest headset you own
The two store listings do not name exactly the same hardware. Meta lists the standalone Siege of Heaven for Quest 3 and 3S, while its listing for In Death: Unchained also includes Quest 2 and Quest Pro.
If you are considering a compatible headset, the Meta Quest 3 is one option. The game is purchased separately through the Quest Store, and an existing Quest 3 or 3S is enough to run the new app.
The image at the top shows the earlier Siege mode inside Unchained. The in-article screenshots come from the standalone game's listing.
Image credit: Superbright / UploadVR / Meta.
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