Virtual Reality
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Virtual Reality.- DEFY DEATH IN THE VIRTUAL WORLD TO STAY ALIVE IN THE REAL ONE IN THE ECHOES OF AINCRAD STORY TRAILER Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has released a new story trailer for the upcoming action RPG Echoes of Aincrad, set in the Sword Art Online universe. The game, which celebrates the franchise's 10 million units sold milestone, will launch on July 10 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players will create their own characters and experience real-time combat within the virtual world of Aincrad, where death in-game means death in reality.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Available April 30 on Meta Quest, Pico, and Steam VRTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City, the first VR game for the franchise, will launch on April 30, 2026, for Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico, priced at $24.99. Developed by Cortopia Studios and published by Beyond Frames Entertainment, the game offers a full-body immersive experience with co-op gameplay and a narrative focused on player choices and character bonds. Pre-orders are available on Meta Quest with a discount.
Prison Boss Creators Unveil Flying Adventure CompassARVORE's VR title The Boys for Meta Quest is a mundane experience that fails to deliver a gripping virtual reality adventure. The review suggests the game needs significant improvement to be enjoyable.- The Best Darkly Twisted VR WorldsThis article highlights the best darkly twisted virtual reality worlds for players seeking experiences akin to Tim Burton's distinctive style. It serves as a curated list of VR environments that offer a uniquely unsettling and visually striking atmosphere.
Project Aincrad VRChat: The Closest We’ve Come to Living in Sword Art OnlineA new advertisement for a Sword Art Online smartphone game features Kirito's voice actor, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, experiencing a simulated life-or-death situation within the game world. The ad highlights the immersive and potentially perilous nature of being trapped in a virtual reality environment.- The Boys Review - Pass the Compound V This Needs Saving | XR SourceARVORE's VR title The Boys for Meta Quest is a mundane experience rather than a gripping one. The review suggests the game fails to deliver an engaging virtual reality experience.
- Virtual Reality CheckThe virtual reality game Space Control is now available on the Meta Store and Steam. This release marks the game's availability on major VR platforms.
- Into the Radius 2 - PCVR 1.0 release date & teaserCM Immersive OÜ announced that Into the Radius 2 for PCVR will exit Early Access on April 23, 2026, with its 1.0 release. The update will include a new plotline, weapons, gear, and gameplay system improvements. A beta preview will be available soon.
- An immersive 'Black Mirror Experience' is launching in MontrealBanijay is launching an immersive Black Mirror Experience, starting in Montreal and produced by its new subsidiary Banijay Live Studio in partnership with VR firm Univrse. This 60-minute interactive virtual reality experience blends physical space and VR, allowing participants to become the main character in a fictional tech giant's showroom unveiling a potentially sinister AI companion. The experience is open to individuals aged 12 and above and will be available in French, English, and Spanish.
Le Dino Labo Review - Casual Palaeontology Puzzling | XR SourceBuffalo Buffalo announced that Birdseed VR will exit Early Access and launch its 1.0 version in April on Meta Quest. The game has been available in Early Access for several months.
Moss Developer Polyarc Games Announces LayoffsPolyarc Games, the developer behind the VR title Moss, has announced significant layoffs due to funding issues stemming from a cancelled major project. The studio, founded by former Bungie and Rockstar employees, cited the difficult decision to reduce its workforce, thanking impacted employees for their contributions. This follows a trend of challenges within the gaming industry, with other studios like Epic Games and Eidos Montreal also facing difficulties.- 10 Years on Bait! Celebrates With Special Anniversary UpdateThe virtual reality fishing game Bait! is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special update for the Meta Quest platform. The update marks a decade since the game's original release.
10 Years on Bait! Celebrates With Special Anniversary UpdateBuffalo Buffalo's virtual reality game Birdseed VR will exit Early Access and launch its 1.0 version in April for Meta Quest. The game has been available in Early Access for several months.- Rec Room shutting down after failing to become 'sustainably profitable'The VR chat and game platform Rec Room will be shutting down on June 1, 2026, exactly ten years after its initial launch. The closure is attributed to the platform's failure to achieve sustainable profitability.
As PSVR2 Dies a Slow Death, One of Its Best Devs Confirms Mass LayoffsPolyarc, the developer behind the VR titles Moss and Moss: Book II, has confirmed significant layoffs due to funding troubles and a project cancellation. This news follows a trend of industry-wide job cuts, particularly impacting the VR development scene, with Sony's PlayStation VR2 receiving limited support post-launch.
Rec Room shutting down after failing to become 'sustainably profitable'Rec Room is shutting down on PC and consoles due to its inability to achieve sustainable profitability. The developers cited that porting the game to platforms like PlayStation VR2 was not economically viable, despite the game's popularity. This decision raises concerns about the sales performance of the PlayStation VR2 and Sony's support for VR development.- The Countdown Begins to Spymaster’s Early Access Launch in MayInnerspaceVR's virtual reality spy thriller, Spymaster, is set to launch in Early Access on May 7, 2026, for Meta Quest and SteamVR. The game features elite operatives, a Temporal Replay System for rewinding time, and dynamic missions inspired by classic spy films. Game Director Jeremy Moirano highlighted the evolution of the core mechanic from a VR experiment to a central feature.
- Virtual Reality CheckRec Room, a 10-year-old social virtual reality game, is reportedly shutting down. The article does not specify a reason or a shutdown date for the popular VR title.
- Rec Room, a Roblox-style VR game, is shutting downRec Room, a social VR game inspired by Roblox, will shut down on June 1 after a decade of operation due to profitability challenges. Despite attracting 150 million players, developers could not find a sustainable business model. Some features will be temporarily free, and users can download room assets. Snap has acquired some Rec Room assets and employees.
Moss developer Polyarc is laying off staffVirtual Reality developer Polyarc, known for the Moss series, has announced an unspecified number of layoffs. The company cited the cancellation of a major project and an inability to secure further funding as the reasons for the significant reduction in staff. Polyarc expressed gratitude to the impacted employees for their contributions.