Project Hail Mary’s new mixed-reality adventure is out now, with Rocky alongside you
Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars is now available in mixed reality, giving fans a new way to join Ryland Grace and Rocky aboard their damaged spacecraft. The experience launched on November 12 for Quest 3 and 3S, PICO and Android XR, according to the publisher.
Developer Maze Theory describes it as an untold chapter set in the world of the film and Andy Weir’s novel. You play as Grace, working alongside Rocky to diagnose failing systems and keep the Hail Mary and its cargo on course.
If you were waiting for the release after our earlier announcement, there is one thing to check before clearing space: the launch is a mixed-reality experience. A free VR update is planned for later, although the developer has not announced its date or explained exactly what it will include.
Rocky appears in an official promotional screenshot for the game. Image: Maze Theory / Amazon MGM Studios
Rocky joins you on a new journey aboard the Hail Mary
The launch announcement says players will manage ship systems and improvise scientific solutions as the mission continues toward Rocky’s home. James Ortiz, who played Rocky in the film, reprises the role.
A hand reaches toward equipment in the developer’s promotional footage. Image: Maze Theory / Amazon MGM Studios
Mixed reality blends the spacecraft experience with the room around you. Working with Rocky is part of the story; the announcement does not describe it as a multiplayer game with a second human player.
Because the launch blends the game with your physical surroundings, check the current room-space requirements in your headset’s store before buying. That is especially useful if your play area is tight. Maze Theory says it created this chapter specifically for mixed reality, expanding on the film’s world.
A player works on a sparking ship component in another official image. Image: Maze Theory / Amazon MGM Studios
The game has launched on several mixed-reality platforms
Maze Theory names Quest 3 and Quest 3S for its Meta release, as well as PICO and Android XR. Check the listing for your exact headset, because support can vary by model.
For Quest players considering an upgrade, the Meta Quest 3 is one of the supported headsets. The game is a separate purchase, and you do not need a new headset if you already own a compatible one.
The developer’s page says a free VR update is coming soon, but does not give a date. If you would prefer to play in VR, I would check what the update includes when Maze Theory shares more details.
Images are from the developer’s press materials; they do not identify a particular headset version. Image credit: Maze Theory / Amazon MGM Studios.
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