Virtual Reality
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Virtual Reality.
Valve’s hardware graduates from side-quest to full-blown ambitionValve is increasingly focusing on hardware development, with the positive reception of the new Steam Controller highlighting growing anticipation for upcoming launches like a home console and VR headset. Despite supply chain issues causing delays, Valve's cumulative approach to hardware, building on successes like the Steam Deck and Proton compatibility layer, positions its new products as significant growth vectors for the company's ecosystem.
Another Highly Regarded PSVR2 Dev on the Brink After Mass LayoffsVirtual reality studio Survios has reportedly laid off most of its staff, with reports suggesting the company will be "essentially shuttered." The studio, known for PlayStation VR2 titles like Alien: Rogue Incursion and CREED: Rise to Glory, follows similar mass layoffs at Polyarc. This news impacts the potential for future installments in its franchises.- Betawatch: Neverness to Everness and Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era open their gatesSeveral MMORPGs have launched or entered testing phases, including the full release of Neverness to Everness and early access for Heroes of Might & Magic Olden Era. TERA 2 is confirmed to be in development with Unreal Engine 5, while Scars of Honor and Gods, Death & Reapers are undergoing playtests and alpha phases respectively. Reaper Actual has secured further venture capital funding.
Report: VR specialist Survios has laid off the majority of its development teamVR-focused studio Survios has reportedly laid off the majority of its development team, impacting employees who worked on titles like Alien: Rogue Incursion and Creed: Rise to Glory. The company, founded in 2013, had recently expanded into PC and console development with titles released on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Takes Off Into PSVR2 Today With Free Update | HappyGamerMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 has received a free update for PlayStation VR2, allowing players to experience the simulation in virtual reality. The update, launched today, brings the game's detailed cockpits and expansive world to the PSVR2 headset. This release is highlighted as a significant addition to the console VR library, offering a deep and polished simulation experience at no extra cost to existing owners.- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Out Now on Meta Quest, Pico, and Steam VRTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, the first VR game for the franchise, is now available on Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico for $24.99. Developed by Cortopia Studios and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, this story-based action-adventure game features single-player and co-op multiplayer modes. Players can explore a New York City under factional control and battle classic foes.
Resident Evil Movie Director Reveals The Scariest Scene In The Series That Made Him "Nope Out"Director Zach Cregger revealed that a scene in Resident Evil Village involving a giant baby in VR was the scariest in the series for him, causing him to take a break. Cregger's upcoming Resident Evil movie, set to release on September 18, is inspired by the games but does not adapt any specific game story, instead following a courier character through escalating events.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Gets PlayStation VR2 Support, Career Mode ImprovementsAsobo Studio has released Sim Update 5 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, introducing PlayStation VR2 support and significant improvements to the career mode. The update also includes performance optimizations and fixes for AMD Radeon RX 9000-series graphics cards. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.- Virtual Reality CheckMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 has received a new update that adds support for PlayStation VR2. The update is now available for players to download. The article also briefly mentions the launch trailer for Birdseed VR 1.0.
Popular Xbox Game on PS5 Surprise Drops Free Update Fans Asked ForMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 has received a free update adding PlayStation VR2 support, a feature long requested by fans. The update allows players to experience over 125 aircraft in first-person virtual reality on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro.
Review: Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes (PSVR2) – Perfect for Headsets, But Series Issues PersistLittle Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes successfully adapts the series' signature horror and puzzle elements for PlayStation VR2, offering a compelling first-person perspective. Despite repeating some of the franchise's notorious trial-and-error gameplay and lacking smooth turning options, the VR adaptation is visually impressive and enhances the unsettling atmosphere of the grotesque creature designs and environments.- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 support for PlayStation VR2 is now liveMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 now supports PlayStation VR2, with Asobo Studio also releasing an update that improves the game's performance. This marks the first time the simulator is available on a virtual reality platform.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 PS VR2 update now availableThe PlayStation VR2 update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is now available for PlayStation 5 users. This update brings virtual reality support to the popular flight simulation game, allowing players to experience flight in an immersive VR environment.
- Birdseed VR has officially landed in 1.0!Buffalo Buffalo has released Birdseed VR 1.0 on Meta Quest, featuring complete social multiplayer, new in-game items, and enhanced bird behaviors. The update includes bug fixes for multiplayer, a new Scout's Store for cosmetic personalization, and more realistic bird animations and flight patterns. While the Meta Quest version is available now, the Steam VR version has been delayed to later in 2026.
PSVR2 Just Got Its Killer App with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Free Update Out TodayMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 has received a free update adding PlayStation VR2 support, available today on PlayStation 5. Developed by Asobo Studio, the simulation game was praised upon its initial release for its ambition and polish. A review of the VR implementation is forthcoming.- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City ReviewTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is a virtual reality adventure that fails to live up to its potential. The game offers an underwhelming experience despite the appeal of playing as the iconic turtle brothers.
- Virtual Reality CheckResolution Games CEO Will Stackable discusses the company's strategy for bringing nostalgic gaming experiences to the Apple Vision Pro. He highlights the potential of the new platform for immersive VR content and the challenges of adapting existing IPs.
Apple has reportedly 'given up' on the Vision Pro headset and that doesn't seem like a good thing for VR,…Reports suggest Apple has halted development on its Vision Pro headset, with the team reportedly being reassigned. This follows earlier rumors of slow sales for the $3,500 device. The broader VR landscape is also seen as lacking major investment, with Meta reportedly stepping back from the Metaverse.- Yuzuki Yukari VR Live Experience “Mμ - stay with me” Launches on Steam With New Trailer; My Body is ReadyThe VR concert experience "VR Live Yuzuki Yukari Mμ – stay with me" has launched on Steam for PC, developed by Ultima Entertainment and Social Diva Co. Ltd. This standalone, 30-minute interactive VR experience features Yuzuki Yukari Mμ performing across four distinct segments, with music and staging created by Vocaloid producers. The focus is on creating a sense of proximity and an immersive performance for the player.
- Sky Legends, An Aeropostal Epic Takes Flight on May 18 on Meta Quest 3 and 3SSky Legends, An Aeropostal Epic will launch on May 18, 2026, for Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S, with a Steam VR release to be announced. The immersive narrative adventure pays tribute to airmail aviation pioneers, featuring a new trailer that highlights the character of Didier Daurat. The game is structured across six chapters and offers a blend of storytelling, exploration, and VR gameplay.