XR weekly round-up: PSVR 2's hand tracking surprises and Civilization VII is announced for Quest 3
PSVR 2 with hand tracking, Gothic in VR, Civilization VII on Quest 3, and Batman as VR Game of the Year - the most exciting XR updates.
In our weekly overview XR-Update, you'll find a concise summary of the most important XR news from the past week. If a topic catches your interest, click on the link to the full article in each section. There, as always, we provide background and opinions alongside the raw facts.
Enjoy browsing!
MIXED Readers Ask
Can VR Headsets like Quest 3 Be Used Outdoors?
A MIXED reader asked this week if it's possible to use VR headsets outdoors. We provide useful tips on what to watch out for to avoid damaging your headset and ensure a pleasant gaming experience. We also suggest suitable outdoor games.
MIXED Reviews & Previews
Why You Should Avoid Alien: Rogue Incursion on Quest 3
We advise against purchasing the Quest 3 version of Alien: Rogue Incursion, if you own a PSVR 2 or PC VR capable PC. Our technical analysis shows the game runs with significant compromises in resolution and frame rate on the headset. A patch is expected to bring improvements, but fundamental issues may remain.
Grab This MR Game for Free While You Can
The mixed-reality arcade game Project Aeroes is currently available for free on Meta Quest 3. We tried it out and found it to be an entertaining experience for in-between moments.
How Good is the Handtracking on Playstation VR 2?
We tested handtracking on Playstation VR 2 with the VR game Waltz of the Wizard. The initial impression is positive; the tracking works solidly and is almost on par with Quest 3. This opens up new possibilities for PSVR 2.
XR Hardware: News on VR, AR, and Mixed Reality Headsets
5 Ways Sony Could Boost the Playstation VR 2 Headset
Jamie Feltham outlines five feasible ways Sony could push the Playstation VR 2 to reignite interest in 2025 and beyond.
XR Market and Business News
Why Meta Shut Down One of the Best VR Studios
The co-founder of Ready at Dawn speaks publicly for the first time about the closure of the esteemed VR studio and reveals that they were working on a revolutionary VR game.
Palmer Luckey Develops AR Headset for the U.S. Military
Palmer Luckey's defense company Anduril takes over the development of IVAS, an AR headset for the U.S. military originally developed by Microsoft. Luckey expressed enthusiasm for the project.
VR Games and XR Apps: All the News
New VR Games Announced for Playstation VR 2
Several new games have been announced for Playstation VR 2 in the past days. Read the full overview.
Civilization VII Announced for Quest 3 in Mixed Reality
Firaxis announced a VR and MR version of Civilization VII exclusively for Meta Quest 3 and 3S. It offers a new perspective and unique VR and MR feature. There are single and multiplayer modes, with a release in spring 2025.
Batman: Arkham Shadow Wins VR Game of the Year at D.I.C.E. Awards 2025
At the D.I.C.E. Awards 2025, VR games were strongly represented, indicating the growing recognition of the medium. Batman: Arkham Shadow won the award for best VR game of the year.
Carmack's Million-Dollar Offer for Doom & Quake VR Ports
John Carmack offered id Software one million dollars for a license to release VR mods of Doom and Quake in official stores. However, id Software turned down the offer.
18 VR Games We're Excited for in 2025
We updated our list of the promising VR and MR games of 2025.
Indie Team Brings RPG Classic Gothic into VR
The indie project Gothic-UnZENity aims to make the RPG classic Gothic 1 & 2 fully playable in VR. Thanks to a technical trick, even mods can be supported. The five-person hobby team has been working on the implementation for various VR headsets since 2023. MIXED has spoken with the team.
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