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High On Life Is Coming To VR, And Yes, You Can Stroke Your Weird Guns
High On Life, the irreverent first-person shooter developed by Squanch Games, is receiving a virtual reality port. This new version will be available for Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and SteamVR headsets in 2027, and is being handled by Flat2VR Studios. The VR port will introduce new interactions, allowing players to engage with their talking guns in unique ways.
High on Life ska få en ambitiös VR-version
High on Life is receiving an ambitious virtual reality version developed by Flat2VR in collaboration with Squanch Games. This VR adaptation will feature manual reloads for the talking weapons and new interaction methods, aiming for a 2028 release on Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and Steam VR.
PS5 Users Can Try Major 2026 Action Game for Free via PS Store
PlayStation 5 owners can now download a free demo for the action shooter High on Life 2 from the PlayStation Store, featuring the first two missions. Developed by Squanch Games, the demo does not require a PlayStation Plus subscription, and save data will carry over to the full game.
Free Play Days – Gears of War Reloaded, Formula Legends, High on Life 2 and Dying Light
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several titles at the end of May. Formula Legends and Dying Light are available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members from May 28 to May 31. Gears of War: Reloaded and High on Life 2 are also free for all Xbox members to try during this period.
Xbox Cutting Game Pass and Pulling Call of Duty Is Finally Honest
Xbox has reduced the price of Game Pass Ultimate and will no longer offer day-one access to future Call of Duty titles, a move described as the most honest statement from the company in years. This shift acknowledges that the previous pricing and strategy were unsustainable, particularly after the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The company is also scaling back its hardware ambitions and focusing on becoming a multi-platform publisher.
Switch 2 slump: Nintendo cuts back, what happened to th... | TAG
Nintendo is reportedly scaling back production of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 due to flagging demand, a surprising move for a successor to a highly successful console. Meanwhile, High On Life 2's Switch 2 release has been delayed to July 1, 2026, with Squanch Games needing more time for polish. In other news, Baldur's Gate 3 is currently at its lowest price ever on Steam, GOG, and PlayStation 5, and Asus has released the ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE gaming keyboard with updated features.
High on Life 2's Switch 2 release delayed "to better meet not only our high standards for gaming, but yours as well"
Squanch Games has delayed the Nintendo Switch release of High on Life 2 from April 20th to July 1st to ensure a higher quality experience. Digital preorders have been cancelled, but physical preorders will still ship in July. The developer cited the need for additional production time to meet player expectations.
High on Life 2 now releasing on Nintendo Switch 2 in July
Squanch Games has announced a delay for High on Life 2 on the Nintendo Switch 2, pushing the release date from April 20th to July 1st, 2026. The studio cited the need for additional development time to meet their quality standards. Digital preorders will be canceled, while physical preorders will remain active for July shipment.
High On Life 2 for Switch 2 delayed to July 1
Squanch Games has delayed the Nintendo Switch 2 version of High On Life 2 from April 20 to July 1. The studio cited the need for additional production time to meet quality standards. The game was originally released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC on February 13.
High On Life 2 Delayed For Switch 2, No Longer Releasing On 4/20
Squanch Games has delayed the Nintendo Switch 2 version of High On Life 2 from its original April 20 release to July 1, 2026, aiming to deliver the highest quality experience. The studio will cancel digital preorders while physical ones remain intact. The game originally launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in February.
High On Life 2: Give Me More of This Revolution Story
High On Life 2 is a colorful, gross, and adorable sci-fi comedy FPS that tackles revolution against the corrupt rich and Big Pharma. While the humor could have been pushed further, the game offers a refreshing take on urgent stories without taking itself too seriously. The PC version on Steam suffers from high spec requirements and game-breaking bugs, but the overall experience is an engaging celebration of rebellion.
Designing the High On Life 2 Skate Deck: Blending Alien Energy with Skate Culture
Squanch Games is celebrating the design of a custom skateboard deck for High On Life 2, blending alien aesthetics with skate culture. The company is also holding a limited-time sweepstakes for fans in the United States to win one of these decks. High On Life 2 is currently available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and via Game Pass Ultimate.
High On Life 2's new roadmap to address performance issues
Squanch Games has released a roadmap to address performance issues and crashing in High On Life 2, which has led to negative player reviews on Steam despite general enjoyment of the game. A hotfix has already been deployed, with a major patch planned for March 2026 to improve performance, visuals, and fix bugs.
High on Life 2 review – Smoother, Tighter and More Confident
High on Life 2 refines the formula of its predecessor, offering smoother gunplay, tighter mechanics, and more confident gameplay. While the humor remains a central focus, the sequel introduces a new narrative involving Rhea Pharmaceuticals and expands exploration with larger, semi-open zones. Despite some technical issues like frame rate drops and freezing, the game is considered a strong evolution for fans and a unique FPS experience for newcomers.
This mature-rated game is free right now on PlayStation Plus, for PS4 and PS5
High On Life is currently available for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Developed by Squanch Games, this mature-rated first-person shooter is known for its unique humor, talking weapons, and sci-fi adventure. The offer is available until early March.
