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Project Hail Mary Returns In 2026 With A Chapter Nobody Has Read Yet
A new mixed reality game, Project Hail Mary: Journey Among The Stars, is set to launch in late 2026 for Meta Quest 3, Pico, and Android XR platforms. Developed by Maze Theory, the game will explore an original story set during Ryland Grace's space mission, featuring new content not present in the book or film. The project has the full backing of original author Andy Weir.
No pressure Steam Frame: Meta's mixed reality division is still haemorrhaging money, losing $4.6 billion in its…
Meta's Reality Labs division reported a loss of $4.6 billion in the second quarter of 2026, continuing a trend of significant financial losses. Despite revenue increases, spending heavily outweighs income, potentially due to R&D and hardware manufacturing costs. This financial situation is highlighted as Valve prepares to enter the VR market with its Steam Frame.
VR RTS The Great Flood Opens Closed Beta Applications
LingVision Games and SoulFire Studio Team have opened applications for a closed beta test for their mixed reality real-time strategy game, The Great Flood. The beta, available to Meta Quest owners, will begin on August 4th and aims to gather player feedback on gameplay and systems. The game features over 50 mythical units and is slated for a Q3 2026 release.
Qualcomm unveils its Snapdragon Reality Elite chip for next-gen AR headsets
Qualcomm has unveiled its new Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, designed to enhance augmented reality and mixed reality devices. This new chip aims to provide a significant performance boost for next-generation AR headsets.
Pocket Putt Is Out Now in Early Access on Meta Quest
Pocket Putt has launched in Early Access on Meta Quest, offering a seated mixed reality mini-golf experience. Developed by Field of Vision, the game features natural hand tracking controls, handcrafted courses, and tools for players to create and share their own holes. The title also includes progression systems, leaderboards, and ongoing seasonal events.
Viral words-to-life Puzzler Wordbound Confirms Steam Release
Kettle Games has announced that its word-based puzzle game, Wordbound, will be released on Steam and Meta Quest 3. The game, which went viral for its mixed reality implementation, allows players to manipulate words to create and restore objects in a unique puzzle experience. A flatscreen version for Steam is planned, alongside continued support for VR platforms.
Jolly Match 3 MR Became Best XR/VR Game
Jolly Match 3 MR has been awarded Best XR/VR Game at the 14th annual gamescom latam BIG Festival Awards. The mixed reality match-3 puzzle game, developed by JollyCo LLC, was recognized for its playful and immersive design on platforms like the Meta Quest. This award highlights the game's success in bringing the genre to new immersive realities.
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.
If You Want More Of The Project Hail Mary Story, This Mixed Reality Game Is For You
Maze Theory, in collaboration with Amazon MGM and author Andy Weir, is developing a mixed reality game titled Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars. This new interactive experience will feature an original story set within the Project Hail Mary timeline, allowing players to step into the role of Ryland Grace and experience new adventures with Rocky.
Oh My Galaxy! Launches on Meta Quest
nDreams has released its mixed reality and VR puzzle game, Oh My Galaxy!, on Meta Quest platforms. The game tasks players with launching asteroids to defeat alien invaders across over 100 stages, utilizing hand tracking or controllers. Oh My Galaxy! is available for $9.99/£7.99.
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.
The On & Off Again Saga of Horizon Worlds VR Support
Xploit.Zero is a new mixed reality tower defense game for Meta Quest that offers a delightful experience. The game effectively utilizes MR technology to enhance gameplay.
Xploit.Zero Review - Exploiting MR to the Max | XRSource
Xploit.Zero is a new mixed reality tower defense game available for Meta Quest. This review finds the game to be a delightful experience that fully utilizes the potential of MR.
Xploit.Zero Review - Exploiting MR to the Max | XRSource
Xploit.Zero has been reviewed, highlighting its effective use of Mixed Reality technology. Separately, Kluge Interactive's Final Fury has received an update introducing a new fighter and wake-up mechanics.
Fight Hackers By Hand: Mixed Reality Turret Defender Xploit.ZERO Hits Early Access today on Meta Quest 3
Xploit.ZERO, a mixed-reality tower defense game from AAA Game Studios, has launched into Early Access on Meta Quest 3. Players defend a supercomputer's mainframe against waves of malicious code, utilizing defensive structures and direct intervention with Meta Quest Controllers. The game features timed Countdown Mode and an Infinite Mode, with pricing set at $9.99.
Jolly Match 3 MR Among Best XR/VR Finalists at gamescom latam BIG Festival 2026
JollyCo's mixed reality project, Jolly Match 3 MR, has been selected as a finalist in the Best XR/VR category at the gamescom latam BIG Festival 2026. This nomination highlights the game's innovative XR gameplay and immersive mixed reality experience at Latin America's largest independent games festival.
Unseen Diplomacy 2 Leaves The Shadows With 1.0 Launch on March 16th
Triangular Pixels announced that its VR espionage adventure, Unseen Diplomacy 2, will launch out of Early Access on March 16th for Meta Quest and Steam VR platforms. The 1.0 update includes Quest 2 support, new missions, gameplay upgrades, achievements, and bug fixes, with further updates planned post-launch. The game also features mixed reality integration for Meta Quest 3 players and enhanced accessibility options.
Battlefield 6 takes home Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2026
Battlefield 6 was named UK Game of the Year at the UKIE Game Awards 2026, also taking home best PC game. The ceremony also saw four industry veterans inducted into the UK Games Industry Hall of Fame, including Debbie Bestwick and Jon Ingold. Other winners included Atomfall for best console game and PowerWash Simulator for best mobile game.
Meta discontinues Quest Pro headset
Meta has officially discontinued its Quest Pro virtual reality headset, which was launched in October 2022 for professionals and initially retailed for $1,500. The company is now directing consumers to the newer Meta Quest 3 for a premium mixed reality experience. This move comes as Meta's Reality Labs division faces significant financial losses, though the company remains committed to the AR/VR space with devices like the Quest 3 and Quest 3S.
