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Virtual Hunter brings the pursuit to PS VR2 on May 27
Virtual Hunter, a VR hunting simulation game developed by Korpi Games, is set to launch on PlayStation VR2 on May 27. The game features realistic hunting mechanics, a large open world, and utilizes PS VR2's adaptive triggers and haptics for an immersive experience. The developers collaborated with VRKiwi to create the best possible port, incorporating player feedback.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition launches April 9
The virtual reality first-person shooter WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition is set to launch on April 9. This edition brings the brutal gameplay of WRATH: Aeon of Ruin to virtual reality platforms.
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.
A Long Survive hits PSVR2 & SteamVR: The largest hordes in VR (April 30)
The survival shooter A Long Survive is launching on PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR on April 30th with a significant update. This update includes graphical improvements, enhanced combat, and the largest enemy hordes seen in VR. The game will also feature crossplay across all platforms and leverage PSVR2's capabilities with features like 120hz refresh rate and haptic feedback.
FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR launches in Early Access for SteamVR on April 23
The virtual reality off-road racing game FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR has launched in Early Access for SteamVR on April 23. The game promises a chaotic racing experience with destructible environments.
With rumors pointing to Meta's next VR headset using pricey Micro-OLED displays, Valve's Steam Frame could…
Rumors suggest Meta's next VR headset, codenamed 'Phoenix', may feature expensive Micro-OLED displays, positioning it as a premium device similar to the Apple Vision Pro and potentially costing over $1,000. This shift in strategy could open opportunities for Valve's Steam Frame, which is confirmed to use LCD displays and may offer a more gamer-focused alternative if pricing remains competitive.
Dimensional Double Shift Preview – Pack Your Bags for Sporelando!
Owlchemy Labs' Dimensional Double Shift is expanding to Sporelando on April 23rd for Meta Quest and Android XR. This preview highlights the game's controller-free hand tracking and absurd yet polished VR experience, with CEO Andrew Eiche aiming to achieve a 'Super Mario Galaxy' equivalent for VR. The Sporelando expansion will cost $4.99.
‘Interlocked: Puzzle Islands’ Untangles Three-Dimensional Burr Puzzles today
Interlocked: Puzzle Islands, a VR expanded edition of the popular puzzler, has launched 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. The title is available for $11.99 USD and includes new challenge sets and mini story arcs.
Open-world virtual reality flying adventure game Compass announced for PS VR2, SteamVR, and Quest
Trebuchet has announced Compass, an open-world virtual reality flying adventure game. The title is set to release on PlayStation VR2, SteamVR, and Meta Quest platforms.
Starbreeze's Payday-focused future starts with a co-developed VR game
Starbreeze Studios is expanding the Payday franchise with Payday Aces High, a co-developed VR title with Fast Travel Games launching this year for Meta Quest and SteamVR. Despite middling results from Payday 3, the company remains focused on the crime heist series, with Payday Aces High being the first of several planned expansions. The VR game will feature new heisters and VR-specific mechanics, with cross-platform play between Meta Quest and SteamVR players.
Virtual reality co-op heist game PAYDAY: Aces High announced for SteamVR, Quest
Fast Travel Games and Starbreeze Entertainment have announced PAYDAY: Aces High, a virtual reality cooperative heist game. The title is set to launch for SteamVR and Meta Quest platforms.
There's a new Payday game, this time in VR
Payday: Aces High, a new virtual reality installment of the co-op heist franchise, is set to release for Meta Quest and SteamVR later this year. Developed by Fast Travel Games, it features four-player co-op, role specialization, and the series' signature gameplay loop of planning heists and upgrading gear. This release marks another major franchise experimenting with VR, following titles like Half-Life, Assassin's Creed, and Horizon.
VR spinoff game PAYDAY: Aces High announced
Fast Travel Games and Starbreeze Entertainment have announced PAYDAY: Aces High, a virtual reality spinoff of the PAYDAY franchise. The game is set to release in 2026 for SteamVR and Meta Quest platforms. PAYDAY: Aces High will allow players to plan and execute heists in VR with up to three partners, featuring a variety of weapons, gadgets, and character roles.
Payday: Aces High Is a New 4-Player Co-op VR Game Coming to Steam and Meta Where You Can 'Pull Off Daring Jobs in VR Using Black-Market Tech'
Starbreeze Studios announced Payday: Aces High, a new 4-player co-op virtual reality game. The title will allow players to perform daring heists using black-market technology and is set to release on PC via Steam and Meta Quest platforms.
REEL-Y BIG NEWS: BAIT! CELEBRATES 10 YEARS WITH NEW GEAR AND MIXED REALITY MODE ON THE LINE
Resolution Games is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its VR fishing game, Bait!, with a special update. The update includes free anniversary gear and introduces a new 'Synthwave' fishing set available for purchase. The studio also announced plans to release a mixed reality mode later in 2026, allowing players to fish in their real-world environment using hand tracking and passthrough.
Dragon Quest the DIVE Exhibition Announced for 40th Anniversary, Featuring VR Ride
Square Enix and Tohokushinsha Film Corporation have announced "Dragon Quest the DIVE -Into an Unseen Adventure-", a 40th-anniversary exhibition in Tokyo running from July 17 to September 6, 2026. The event will feature a "Dragon Quest VR RIDE" using Meta Quest 3 and a motion seat, allowing participants to ride a Great Sabrecat and engage in battles. The exhibition will also include interactive exhibits and original merchandise.
The Newest Payday Game Is Unexpected, And I Hope It's Better Than Payday 3
Starbreeze Entertainment has announced Payday: Aces High, a new four-player co-op heist game for virtual reality platforms Meta Quest and SteamVR, developed by Fast Travel Games. This announcement follows the disappointing launch of Payday 3 and aims to rebuild goodwill for the franchise. The VR title is described as a true Payday experience built from the ground up for its medium.
Darts VR2: Bullseye Confirms Quest, PSVR 2 & SteamVR Release Date
Darts VR2: Bullseye is set to launch on April 9, 2026, for Meta Quest 3/3S & Quest 2, PlayStation VR 2, and PC VR via SteamVR. Developed by Gamitronics and published by Evolution Publishing, the game features realistic physics and multiple modes including 501, Zombie Mode, and Killstreak. Evolution Publishing CEO Kevin Joyce expressed excitement for the title's release, highlighting its blend of precision and arcade gameplay.
Darts VR 2: Bullseye launches April 9
The virtual reality darts game Darts VR 2: Bullseye is set to launch on April 9 for PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR. The game aims to provide an immersive darts experience for VR users.
The Best Open World VR Games in 2026
This article highlights the best open-world virtual reality games available. It acknowledges the challenges of the genre in VR but points to several standout titles for players to experience.