Virtual Reality
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Virtual Reality.- The Boys: Trigger Warning VR Now Available on Meta Quest 3ARVORE and Sony have released the narrative-driven stealth-action VR game The Boys: Trigger Warning for Meta Quest 3. Priced at $29.99, the game follows Lucas Costa's journey after an incident at Voughtland, leading him to join The Boys in a quest for revenge. The title features voice performances from Laz Alonso, Jensen Ackles, Colby Minifie, and P.J. Byrne.
- Sky Legends: An Aeropostal Epic enters final dev phasePublisher SUPER AC announced that Sky Legends: An Aeropostal Epic, a narrative virtual reality experience, has entered its Alpha phase. The game, developed for Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and PC, simulates the challenges of early airmail pioneers in the 1920s. A new trailer was released to celebrate this milestone, with the full release planned for Spring 2026.
- Darts VR2: Bullseye Targets An April Release DateDarts VR2: Bullseye, the sequel to the 2017 PC VR title, is targeting an April release. The game will be available on Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and PC VR platforms.
Meta Quest usage reaches "all-time high" in 2025 despite studio closures and layoffsMeta Quest usage reached an all-time high in 2025, with over 100 titles grossing more than $1 million and in-app purchase revenue increasing by over 10%. Despite studio closures and a significant loss in its Reality Labs division, Meta remains the largest investor in VR globally. The company also removed Horizon Worlds from its store after data indicated it did not improve device retention.- Virtual Hunter brings the pursuit to PS VR2 on May 27The 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 expectedPayday: 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 27Virtual 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 QuestThe 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 TodayInterlocked: 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 FootageInnerspaceVR 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 AprilWrath: 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 AprilFlatOut 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 VRA 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 CheckThe 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 InterviewsStarbreeze 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 MobilizationGoogle'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 YearFast 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 franchiseStarbreeze 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.