Meta Quest 3
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Rec Room shutting down after failing to become 'sustainability profitable'
The VR chat and game platform Rec Room will shut down on June 1, 2026, ten years after its launch. Despite its popularity and a strong community, the developer was unable to achieve sustainable profitability due to overwhelming costs. The company previously laid off staff in August 2025, citing financial trajectory concerns.
Birdseed VR Flies out of Early Access in April
Buffalo Buffalo's virtual reality game Birdseed VR will exit Early Access in April, launching its 1.0 version on Meta Quest. The game has been available in Early Access for several months.
GeForce NOW 2.0.83 brings improved display scaling for Linux
NVIDIA's latest GeForce NOW update, version 2.0.83, introduces significant improvements including enhanced UI scaling for the Linux beta, 90 FPS streaming for supported VR headsets like Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest, and greater user control over network adaptation settings. The update also adds customizable in-game overlay shortcuts, expanded HOTAS support, and improved H.265 streaming for browser clients.
Biggest Game Releases of April 2026
This article highlights upcoming game releases scheduled for April 2026, including Crimson Desert, Saros, and the official Ken Shiro reveal trailer for Fist of the North Star. It also touches on gameplay overviews for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and PAYDAY: Aces High, alongside mentions of Pokemon Champions and Zero Parades.
OUT NOW: VR SUPERMARKET SIM ‘SHOP & STUFF’ AVAILABLE TODAY ON PSVR2
The virtual reality supermarket simulator 'Shop & Stuff' is now available on PlayStation VR 2 and the Meta Store. Developed by HyperVR Games, the title features chaotic retail management, including stocking shelves, dealing with customers and shoplifters, and upgrading the store. A free update adds NPC speech and a new store manager character.
PAYDAY: Aces High Plans a Quest and SteamVR Heist in 2026
Fast Travel Games and Starbreeze Entertainment announced that PAYDAY: Aces High will be released for Meta Quest and SteamVR in 2026. This virtual reality heist game expands the popular PAYDAY franchise.
The VR beat-em-up TaVRns Takedown, is now available on Steam and Meta platforms
VR Studio LDLC has announced the worldwide launch of their VR beat-em-up game, TaVRns Takedown. The game is now available on PC via Steam and Meta platforms.
I Bought a Nintendo Switch Lite in 2026...
The article discusses the relevance of the Nintendo Switch Lite in 2026, referencing various game trailers and gameplay snippets. It highlights upcoming titles like Crimson Desert, HOARDER, and PAYDAY: Aces High, alongside character reveals for MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls and GUILTY GEAR STRIVE.
The VR beat-em-up ‘TaVRn’s Takedown’, is now available on Steam and Meta platforms
The VR beat 'em up game 'TaVRn's Takedown' is now available on SteamVR and Meta Quest platforms. This title serves as a prequel to the fantasy parody series 'The World of Naheulbeuk'.
The VR adventure Skytail is now available for Meta Quest 2 and 3
The VR adventure game Skytail has been released and is now available for Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest Pro. Coatsink announced the availability of the game on these platforms.
The VR adventure ‘Skytail’ is now available for Meta Quest 2 and 3
The VR adventure game Skytail is now available for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3. Coatsink unveiled the game with a trailer at the Upload VR Showcase, highlighting its telekinetic powers and sky-soaring gameplay.
Acron: Attack of the Squirrels Drops Its First Update in Five Years, Cherry Glade
Resolution Games has released a significant update for Acron: Attack of the Squirrels!, its VR and mobile party game, after a five-year hiatus. The update introduces a new spring-themed level called Cherry Glade, which alters gameplay with new movement mechanics for the squirrel players. It also includes technical improvements focused on stability, synchronization, and addressing high-ping issues. The update is free for existing owners and available on Meta Quest platforms, SteamVR, and PICO headsets, with a companion app for mobile players supporting cross-platform play.
Meta Quest usage reaches "all-time high" in 2025 despite studio closures and layoffs
Meta Quest hardware usage reached an all-time high in 2025, with over 100 titles surpassing $1 million in gross revenue. In-app purchase sales also saw a growth of over 10% during the same period, despite recent studio closures and layoffs within the company.
Razer's Thinnest Gaming Laptop Evolves: Introducing the 2026 Razer Blade 16
Razer has unveiled the 2026 Razer Blade 16, its thinnest gaming laptop to date. Separately, Meta Quest usage reached an all-time high in 2025, with over 100 titles exceeding $1 million in revenue and in-app purchase sales growing by more than 10%.
Meta Quest usage reaches ″all-time high″ in 2025 despite studio closures and layoffs
Meta Quest hardware usage reached an all-time high in 2025, despite recent studio closures and layoffs within the company. The article also briefly mentions the evolution of Razer's 2026 Blade 16 gaming laptop, highlighting its thin profile and immersive gameplay capabilities.
Meta sends more mixed signals about its future in VR with more layoffs at Reality Labs, while its director of games told GDC, "We've a lot going on – new hardware, new audiences, new games"
Meta is reportedly conducting further layoffs across various departments, including its Reality Labs VR division, as it shifts focus towards Artificial Intelligence. Despite these cuts and the closure of some VR studios, Meta's director of games stated that investment in Meta Quest hardware and games remains high. The company is exploring new hardware, potentially with pricier components like Micro-OLED displays for future headsets, while also adapting to community feedback on platforms like Horizon Worlds.
TaVRn’s Takedown, the New VR Beat ’Em Up from VR Studio LDLC, Is Out Now on Steam and Meta
VR Studio LDLC has released TaVRn’s Takedown, a virtual reality beat 'em up set in the Naheulbeuk universe, on Steam and Meta platforms. The game features chaotic tavern brawls, a cast of notable voice actors, and marks the first VR title in the franchise.
TaVRn’s Takedown, the New VR Beat ’Em Up from VR Studio LDLC, Is Out Now on Steam and Meta
VR Studio LDLC has released TaVRn’s Takedown, a virtual reality beat 'em up set in the Naheulbeuk universe, on Steam and Meta platforms. Players engage in chaotic tavern brawls, utilizing strategy and improvisation to defeat enemies and bosses. The game features a diverse voice cast, including Cécile Corbel, Corin Nemec, and actors from Baldur's Gate 3.
[Trailer] Birdseed VR Lands on a New Release Date!
Buffalo Buffalo has announced that Birdseed VR will now launch on April 30th, 2026, for Meta Quest 3, with Steam VR to follow later in 2026. This delay from the original March 2026 window allows for further polishing of features including social multiplayer, a premium store, enhanced bird behaviors, and the new Trail Pass system.
Spring Has Sprung in Acron: Attack of the Squirrels! — And Things Are About to Get Nuts!
Resolution Games has released "Cherry Glade," the first major update in five years for their asymmetric party game Acron: Attack of the Squirrels!. This free update introduces a new springtime level with unique squirrel movement mechanics and significant network stability improvements. The game is available on Meta Quest, SteamVR, and PICO headsets, requiring one VR player and up to eight mobile players.