Virtual Reality
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Virtual Reality.- Virtual Reality CheckWrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition is set to launch on PlayStation VR2 on April 9. This virtual reality version of the game promises a brutal experience for players.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Kicks Foot Clan Butt This AprilCortopia Studios will release Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City for Meta Quest and SteamVR in April. The game allows players to take on the Foot Clan.
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition launches on PS VR2 April 9Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition is launching on PlayStation VR2 on April 9. This version is not a direct port but has been rebuilt for VR, featuring new mechanics like sliding, blade dashing, and dual wielding. The PlayStation VR2 version will offer smooth 90Hz performance, adaptive triggers, refined haptics, headset rumble, HDR OLED visuals, and 3D audio.- Asteria is a ‘next-generation VR MMORPG’ that promises a social and large-scale virtual worldAsteria: Fate of the Fallen, a next-generation anime-style VR MMORPG, is seeking Kickstarter funding to accelerate development. Lead developer Noah Bazer claims to have solved key technical challenges for large-scale player interaction, with the game promising physics-driven combat, crafting, and social activities in a medieval fantasy world. The Kickstarter campaign has already surpassed its initial $50K goal.
- All the New VR Games Launching in April 2026The article lists new virtual reality games scheduled for release in April 2026 across multiple platforms. Titles will be available for Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and SteamVR users.
Almost Every PS VR2 Game Reviewed (Part Sixteen / Letter P) - The AmigaGuru Gamer BlogThis article reviews several PlayStation VR2 games, focusing on "Paint The Town Red VR," "PAVLOV," "Pistol Whip," "Pixel Ripped 1995," and "Puzzling Places" as standout titles. Other reviewed games like "Paper Beast Enhanced Edition," "Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom," "PHASMOPHOBIA," and "Presentiment Of Death" are noted for performance issues or jank, while "Propagation: Paradise Hotel" is praised for atmosphere but criticized for an abrupt ending.- Virtual Reality CheckIF YOU SEE A CAT is a surreal VR animated film by Berlin Silver Bear winner Atsushi Wada, created in collaboration with Kodansha VR Lab. The experience allows viewers to step into the perspective of a boy's hallucinated cat.
Can Otherquest Mertaverse Emerge After Meta shuts down its $80 Billion Metaverse project?Meta Platforms is significantly revising its metaverse strategy, transitioning Horizon Worlds from a VR-focused platform to a mobile application and removing it from the Quest store due to low user interest and monetization issues. Meanwhile, Yuga Labs' Otherside is gaining traction with its user-owned, decentralized metaverse model, presenting an opportunity for growth as Meta steps back from its $80 billion metaverse investment.- Spymaster Confirms May Release Date And UploadVR Played It EarlyThe time-bending espionage adventure game Spymaster has confirmed a May release date. UploadVR had an early hands-on experience with the game at GDC, suggesting it will be a notable title in the virtual reality space.
Spymaster Confirms May Release Date And UploadVR Played It EarlyInnerspaceVR has announced that their VR espionage adventure game, Spymaster, will be released on PC in 2026. UploadVR has had an early hands-on experience with the game.- IF YOU SEE A CAT — Festival-Acclaimed Animated VR Film Launches on SteamThe animated VR film "IF YOU SEE A CAT" by Atsushi Wada has launched on Steam, developed by Kodansha VR Labs and published by KOMODO. The film, which explores themes of mental health and family, is available at a limited-time 20% launch discount for compatible VR headsets.
Decentraland Debuts on Epic Games Store, Offers Free Wearable for NewcomersDecentraland has launched on the Epic Games Store, expanding its reach to a wider audience. New users who access the virtual reality platform through Epic Games can receive a free 'Epic Arrival Shield' wearable. The platform continues to host various community events and activities, reinforcing its role as a social space.
Next TMNT Game Is Coming Very Soon, Lets You Lift Weights And Eat Pizza In VRThe new virtual reality game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire State, developed by Cortopia Studios and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, is set to release on April 30 for Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico platforms. Priced at $25, the game allows players to embody the turtles, engage in combat with iconic weapons, utilize gadgets, and experience a parkour system, all while enjoying pizza and lifting weights in VR. The story takes place after Shredder's demise, with players fighting new villains to reclaim the city.- Sony Interactive Entertainment acquires UK-based Cinemersive LabsSony Interactive Entertainment has acquired UK-based Cinemersive Labs, a company specializing in camera technology for AR/VR experiences. Cinemersive Labs also focuses on machine learning and generative AI-assisted 3D photographic technology.
- Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumesSony Interactive Entertainment has acquired UK-based AI startup Cinemersive Labs, known for its technology that converts 2D photos and videos into 3D volumes. The Cinemersive team will join Sony's Visual Computing Group to advance graphical technology for games, including rendering techniques and generative AI models. This acquisition is expected to enhance visual fidelity on platforms like the PlayStation 5.
- VR game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launches on April 30The virtual reality game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is set to launch on April 30 for Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico platforms. Developed by Cortopia Studios, this first-person action title will be available for $25 and supports both solo and four-player co-op modes, allowing players to control any of the four turtles.
- Space Control Comes in for LandingMoonMonster Studios has announced an official launch date for their VR title Space Control. The game will be available for PC VR and Meta Quest platforms.
Somehow, you can still get the Meta Quest 3S Arkham Shadow bundle for less than full price, a year and a half after it…Despite being a year and a half past its initial launch, the Meta Quest 3S bundle including the VR game Batman: Arkham Shadow is still available, sometimes below its original MSRP. While the 128GB model is harder to find and may exceed its $299 price, the 256GB version is currently available for under $399 at Best Buy. The article suggests this is a good deal for those looking to enter VR gaming on a budget.
Space Control Comes in for LandingTrebuchet, the studio behind Prison Boss, has announced its new virtual reality game, Compass. This open-world adventure will allow players to experience flight mechanics in VR.- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launches April 30The virtual reality action-adventure game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City is set to launch on April 30 for SteamVR. The game will feature the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in a new adventure.