Virtual Reality
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Virtual Hunter brings the pursuit to PS VR2 on May 27
The virtual reality hunting simulation game Virtual Hunter is set to launch on PlayStation VR2 on May 27. The game features realistic ballistics, dynamic weather systems, and a trophy lodge to showcase player achievements.
There's a new Payday game in the works, but it's not quite what I expected
Payday: Aces High is a new virtual reality spin-off of the co-op heist FPS game. This VR-exclusive experience may disappoint fans hoping for a traditional installment.
Virtual Hunter brings the pursuit to PS VR2 on May 27
Virtual Hunter, a virtual reality game, is expanding its availability beyond PC VR. The game is set to launch on PlayStation VR2 on May 27 and will also be released for Meta Quest headsets at an unconfirmed date later this year.
"JAPAN ACTIVITY SIMULATOR," now on sale with great reviews at the Meta Quest-
TANABOTA GAMES has released "JAPAN ACTIVITY SIMULATOR" on the Meta Quest platform, offering players VR experiences of popular Japanese activities. The simulator includes features like sword maintenance, tea ceremonies, ikebana, and calligraphy, with over 28 activities and mini-games designed to be comfortable for VR users.
Sandbox Adventure Puzzle Painted Realms Drops a Demo on Meta Quest
The VR adventure puzzle game Painted Realms, developed by Wondie Games, has released a free demo for Meta Quest 3S, 3, and 2. The demo allows players to explore the magical Coquelicot Museum and interact with its painted worlds. The full game, which will also be available on Steam, features creative tools, a sandbox mode, and plans for a multiplayer social mode.
Ludwig II – Virtual: Neuschwanstein is Out Now on Steam and Meta!
Ludwig II – Virtual: Neuschwanstein, developed by VR-Dynamix, is now available on Steam and Meta VR, with a Google PlayStore version to follow. This virtual reality experience allows users to explore the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle, including areas that were never completed or are inaccessible in real life, offering an immersive historical and architectural journey.
Interlocked: Puzzle Islands’ Untangles Three-Dimensional Burr Puzzles Today
Interlocked: Puzzle Islands, a VR expansion of the popular puzzler Interlocked, has launched today on Meta Quest. Developed by Puzzle Dev and published by Armor Games Studios, the game features over 30 three-dimensional burr puzzles in a cozy virtual landscape with new challenge sets and a companion bird.
Spymaster Infiltrates the VR Games Showcase and Plants Gameplay Footage
InnerspaceVR has released the first gameplay trailer for their upcoming VR espionage title, Spymaster, as part of the VR Games Showcase. The game, set for an Early Access release in 2026 on Meta Quest and PC VR, features three playable agents with unique abilities and a time-rewinding mechanic. Game Director Jeremy Moirano highlighted the integration of dynamic mechanics like parkour and tactical shooting to appeal to a maturing VR audience.
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.
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.
Evening Interviews
Starbreeze Studios is focusing on the Payday franchise, with a co-developed virtual reality game set to be released. Further details about the VR title are expected to be revealed soon.
Evening Mobilization
Google's Android Automotive is preparing for a significant expansion into vehicle systems. Separately, the creator of the metaverse has described Meta's virtual reality glasses as 'creepy'.
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.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Vector Studio Interview - Igniting the Hope for a Proper Boeing 787
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will feature PlayStation VR2 support on the PlayStation 5. Simulation Daily provided a first look and gameplay test of the VR mode, assessing its potential to meet player expectations.
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.
Delicious VR magical girl brawler Crêpe Master! reaches Meta Quest 3 on May 7!
The VR magical girl brawler Crêpe Master! will be released on May 7 for Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S. Developed by Hallucinations Studio, the game features players as Hana, a magical girl who wields a Sacred Pan and performs magic through poses to defend Earth from an alien invasion.