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Survival Shooter A Long Survive Hits PSVR 2 & SteamVR in April
The survival shooter A Long Survive is set to launch in April for PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR. The game offers a survival shooter experience for virtual reality platforms.
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.
[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.
Saros Gameplay Breakdown With Boss Fight (w/ Commentary)
This article provides a gameplay breakdown of Saros, highlighting its boss fights and commentary. It also features trailers and gameplay reveals for other titles including Crimson Desert, HOARDER, PAYDAY: Aces High, MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, and GUILTY GEAR STRIVE.
Saros Looks Like A Big Step Up From Returnal
Saros appears to be a significant step up from Returnal, offering a new take on the roguelike genre. The article mentions trailers and gameplay reveals for various other games including Crimson Desert, Pokemon Champions, HOARDER, and Guilty Gear Strive.
TAVERS: The Meow Wolf Roleplaying Game Free Gameplay Primer Released
Exalted Funeral has released a free gameplay primer for TAVERS: The Meow Wolf Roleplaying Game, offering core rules and an overview of the Meow Wolf multiverse. The primer details mechanics like MEMs and Discovery Rolls, and features contributions from writer Tiger Wizard. Lead Designer Tiger Wizard and Head of Lore Michael Wilson will also participate in a Reddit AMA.
Major Raven2 Update Introduces New Walthen Empire
Netmarble's dark fantasy MMORPG Raven2 has received a major update introducing the new 'Walthen Empire' region. This update adds four new areas, 14 Hunting Grounds, and a new field boss, Vargas the Burning Hatred. Raven2 is available on PC, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store, with additional mentions of Meta Quest and SteamVR for other games.
NAKWON: LAST PARADISE Closed Alpha Test Brings Together Over 275K Survivors
The Closed Alpha Test for Nexon's multiplayer zombie survival game NAKWON: LAST PARADISE saw over 275,000 players worldwide, who eliminated over 32 million infected and performed 1.8 million extractions. A significant portion of players from the pre-alpha test returned for this closed alpha. The article also briefly mentions updates for MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE, MotoGP 26, PAYDAY: Aces High, and the availability of a demo for Escape the Baby Alarm.
MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE Season 16 Live
Season 16 of Bandai Namco's free-to-play battle royale MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE has launched, introducing the character Star and Stripe and new Battle Styles for Bakugo. The update also features a special roll feature for Battle Styles and limited-time events. The game is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo Switch with crossplay support.
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR launches in April
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR, also subtitled "BRUTAL EDITION", will launch for SteamVR, Meta Quest 2 and 3, and PlayStation VR2 on April 9th. This VR version of the first-person shooter rebuilds the experience with enhanced movement, combat, and visual effects for a more visceral gameplay feel.
FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR launches in April
FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR, a virtual reality offroad arcade racer developed by Flat2VR Studios and Strategy First, will launch in early access for SteamVR on April 23rd. Full releases for PlayStation VR2 and Meta Quest are planned. The game features customizable cars, dynamic tracks, destructible environments, and various modes including stunts and multiplayer.
Nytt Payday släpps i år – till VR
A new virtual reality iteration of the bank-robbing game Payday, titled Payday: Aces High, is set to release in the third quarter of 2024 for Steam VR and Meta Quest. The game will feature up to four players in co-op, with different character archetypes focusing on stealth, gadgets, power, or strategy. This VR entry follows the legacy of Payday: The Heist and Payday 2, as Payday 3 has seen significantly lower player counts.
Pokemon Champions Is Something We've Needed For A Long Time...
This article discusses the perceived need for 'Pokemon Champions' and highlights various game trailers and guides. It features content related to Crimson Desert, PAYDAY: Aces High on Meta Quest and SteamVR, MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, Amazing Guardians, GUILTY GEAR STRIVE, and Marathon.
Virtual Reality Check
The VR Games Showcase 2026 featured announcements for Payday: Aces High and the VR version of FlatOut 4: Total Insanity. FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR is set to launch in Early Access on SteamVR on April 23.
Payday: Aces High is a VR Co-Op Heist Shooter, Coming to SteamVR and Meta This Year
Fast Travel Games and Starbreeze Entertainment have announced Payday: Aces High, a new virtual reality co-op heist shooter set in the Payday universe. The game will feature four-player missions focused on daring heists, blending stealth and action gameplay. It is scheduled to launch on SteamVR and the Meta Store later this year, with an overarching story involving revenge against a business titan.
Payday: Aces High is an upcoming VR adaptation of the co-op heist franchise
Starbreeze Entertainment and Fast Travel Games are developing Payday: Aces High, a virtual reality adaptation of the co-op heist franchise. The game is scheduled for release in 2026 on Meta Quest and SteamVR devices.
PAYDAY: Aces High Launching This Year
Fast Travel Games announced that its VR co-op heist title, PAYDAY: Aces High, will launch for Meta Quest and SteamVR this year. The game allows up to four players to plan and execute heists, featuring a variety of weapons and character classes inspired by the PAYDAY series. Both Fast Travel Games and Starbreeze Entertainment expressed excitement about bringing the PAYDAY universe to virtual reality.
There's a new Payday game coming later this year, and it's VR
Starbreeze Studios has announced Payday: Aces High, a new co-op heist game built specifically for virtual reality, set to launch in Q3 2026 for Meta Quest and SteamVR headsets. Developed by Fast Travel Games, this VR title aims to bring the signature chaos of the Payday franchise to an immersive format, despite ongoing challenges with Payday 3 and recent layoffs at Starbreeze.
Hands Up! PAYDAY: Aces High Revealed, Bringing PAYDAY’s Heist Chaos to Meta Quest and SteamVR in 2026
Fast Travel Games has revealed PAYDAY: Aces High, an officially licensed VR co-op heist game set in Starbreeze Entertainment's PAYDAY universe. The game will launch in 2026 for Meta Quest and SteamVR, allowing up to four players to team up for daring heists using black-market technology and weaponry. The announcement was made at The VR Showcase, with a global reveal trailer also released.