Meta Quest & Pico: New VR games coming in September 2024
UPDATESeptember 12, 2024:
- Frenzy Extinction added
- Pencil added
- Hide The Corpse added
- The Mixologist added
- By Grit Alone removed (will release in November)
What new VR games are coming to Meta Quest and Pico headsets in September? The following titles are announced.
The titles are listed in chronological order by release date and accompanied by an official game description.
Please note that the following list is not necessarily complete. Some VR games are announced or postponed during the month.
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Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded (Meta Quest 3, September 5)
"In Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded Agent 47 returns as the world’s top assassin for the most important contracts of his entire career.
The game marks a significant milestone in the HITMAN series, leveraging the power of Meta Quest 3 to deliver a truly immersive untethered VR experience."
Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded is coming to the Meta Horizon Store exclusively for Quest 3.
Starwave (Meta Quest, September 5)
"Starwave launches you into a cosmic voyage of high-energy music and exhilarating freeform movement. Feel the rhythm of the universe as you soar through distant galaxies bringing color and light to the night sky. Ride an uplifting wave of energy for a daily rush of interstellar euphoria."
Starwave is coming to the Meta Horizon Store.
Underdogs (Pico, September 5)
"Wrap yourself in 5 tons of metal and go smashing through a dark scene of underground mech fights! Bash, crush, maul and rip apart enemy bots and mechs. It’s full-on metal-on-metal violence in this first of its kind physics-based mech brawler. But rampaging through the pits ain’t all. This is a Roguelike. Gear up with 100+ items and power tools, hire hackers and saboteurs, hustle and deal with the gangsters and psychos who run these streets as you claw your way up the food chain."
Underdogs is coming to the Pico Store.
The VR game is already available on the Horizon Store and on Steam.
Chernobyl Again (Meta Quest & Pico, September 12)
"Chernobyl Again is an adventure game created for Virtual Reality headsets taking place in the 3D-scanned Chernobyl Exclusion Zone for a more immersive and engaging experience. You’ll get the chance to explore the Zone, feel its dark atmosphere, and follow the plot full of unexpected twists via different kinds of puzzles, you’ll get to solve while traveling through space and time. Your main goal will be to stop the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion, and the consequences we know it brought not only to our timeline but also to alternative futures that became available to us thanks to your time traveling discovery."
Chernobyl Again is coming to the Horizon Store and Pico Store.
The VR game will be released simultaneously on the Playstation Store for Playstation VR 2 and on Steam for PC VR headsets.
Frenzy Extinction (Meta Quest, September 12)
"The Frenzy Virus has mutated, unleashing a new wave of chaos. You and your team must now confront hordes of "The Ridden" in Frenzy Extinction. Immerse yourself in a fast-paced, action-packed VR experience where survival hinges on your ability to adapt, upgrade, and overpower relentless enemies."
Frenzy Extinction is coming to the Horizon Store.
Hotel R’n’R (Meta Quest, September 12)
"Live the rockstar lifestyle. Sell your soul for fame, smash up hotels and become Infamous. Pressure from hotel staff and your own limp wrists are against you, but with over 40 weapons and 20+ upgrades, there is a World Tour ahead of you, it’s time to get creative.
Each hotel is a playground of physics-based demolition, with time to explore and plan your strategy before lighting the fireworks and trying to keep the Manager out. With a hellish pawn shop of weirdly satisfying weapons – including Wet Fish, an electric baton, C4 and Guns – and a stack of Challenges to appease The Devil, becoming the most Infamous takes brains as well as looks."
Hotel R'n'R is coming to the Horizon Store.
The VR game is already available on the Playstation Store for Playstation VR 2 and on Steam for PC VR headsets.
Mannequin (Meta Quest, September 12)
"Two elite Agents hunt for Mannequins - shape-shifting aliens hiding in plain sight and blending in by posing as human statues.
They ambush unsuspecting Agents, freezing them in place with a single touch. Agents use cutting edge tech to scan for Mannequins, then shooting to kill. They must decipher friend from foe. Hit a human and their gun jams, leaving them vulnerable. Last team standing wins in this frantic game of cat and mouse."
Mannequin is leaving Early Access on the Horizon Store and simultaneously on Steam.
Find out more about the VR game in our Mannequin guide.
Pencil (Meta Quest, September 13)
"Pencil! is a fun new way to learn how to draw! Overlay drawing guides on your physical paper to help you trace and follow along. By combining mixed-reality with a sheet of paper & a pencil, grow your art skills from complete beginner to master artist!"
Pencil is coming to the Horizon Store.
Hide the Corpse (Meta Quest, September 17)
„In Hide the Corpse, you’ll find yourself knee-deep in a far-out situation, don’t freak out! Locked in a room, you’ve got 4 minutes, a body and a whole load of wacky furniture. In this hilarious 1970s VR adventure, it's your job to hide the body before time runs out and the cops burst through the door… But here's the twist – we're talking wild physics, funky furniture, and a clock that's tickin' faster than a disco beat. Grab, drag, and contort the corpse and the interactive environment in increasingly creative and desperate attempts to hide a body!“
Hide the Corpse is coming to the Horizon Store.
Astro Hunters (Meta Quest, September 19)
"Become one of the mercenaries called Hunters and help the Mothership achieve its objectives on the hostile planets. Undertake dangerous missions and challenge other players and in exchange freely scavenge the planets."
Astro Hunters is coming to the Horizon Store.
The VR game is already available on Steam.
The Mixologist (Meta Quest, September 19)
„The Mixologist brings the art of cocktail crafting to life in an immersive virtual reality experience. Whether you’re a seasoned bartender or new to the craft, the game offers over 100 real-life cocktail recipes to master in single player campaign or multiplayer co-op modes. Mix, shake, and garnish drinks with precision, honing your skills through intuitive and rewarding gameplay, or attend the bars as a patron and allow your friends to make your favorite cocktails for you in an inviting social environment.“
The Mixologist is coming to the Horizon Store.
Escaping Wonderland (Meta Quest & Pico, September 26)
"Tumble topsy-turvy down the rabbit hole into the fantastical frolic of Escaping Wonderland, where whimsy waltzes with wonder and riddles run riot! Join the ever-curious Molly on a brand-new adventure through the beloved world of Alice in Wonderland.
Prepare for hours of gameplay, brimming with brain-teasers, enchantment, and just the right dash of delightful nonsense. Will Molly navigate her way out, or will she unearth the curious truth that sometimes the best way out is further in? Step into this whimsical whirlwind and discover what Molly is really escaping from and help her recover her memory—if you dare!"
Escaping Wonderland is coming to the Horizon Store and Pico Store.
Metal: Hellsinger VR (Meta Quest, September 26)
"Metal: Hellsinger VR is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music. Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat."
Metal: Hellsinger VR is coming to the Horizon Store.
The PC VR version and PSVR 2 version will be released on October 3 on Steam and the Playstation Store.
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By Grit Alone (Meta Quest)
"An action horror shooter combining frantic combat with a harrowing sci-fi anthology story in a savage campaign for survival.
You’re marooned in a bizarre unknown dimension, filled with ancient derelicts and ravenous aliens. Uncover the mysteries of the dead as you move ship to ship, slaughtering your way through hordes of brain starved horrors."
By Grit Alone is coming to the Horizon Store.
Impulse: Playing with Reality (Meta Quest)
"Exploring the extreme side of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), IMPULSE brings together sharp-witted gameplay and dramatic first-hand accounts of people whose intense emotions lead them to a life at the edge.
Leanne turns her world into a game to escape boredom. Omar’s chaotic mind focuses on mastermining risky heists. Errol creates a madcap persona to get respect. And Tara is on the brink of giving up. Their stories are brought home through mixed reality."
Impulse: Playing with Reality is coming to the Horizon Store.
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