All articles tagged with #vr gaming
No Man's Sky's The Swarm update launches a galaxy-wide, three-faction war against the Hive of Glass, pairing large-scale space battles with ground missions to salvage drone remnants; factions are tracked in the Space Anomaly and Galactic Atlas, with exclusive rewards like retro armor, a new rifle, and a jet pack, and the update is free for all players on Steam and PS VR2.
TMNT: Empire City is a fun VR hack‑and‑slash with a compact, NYC open world, four playable turtles with distinct skills, a fleshed‑out loot and perks system, and solid co‑op for up to four players. Its comic‑book visuals and strong voice acting land well, and the story is approachable for newcomers, but the combat can feel overbuilt for the payoff and it’s occasionally hampered by glitches and dialogue heaviness. Overall, it delivers arcade‑style fun and fan service that TMNT fans will enjoy, despite rough edges.
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR - Brutal Edition translates the classic boomer shooter into VR with gesture-based reloading, dual-wielding, blade combat, and VR-specific moves, delivering a robust retro campaign and strong level design, but pacing, aiming challenges, and some added flourishes can detract from the speed and flow fans expect from the genre.
Steam Next Fest February 2026 goes live with dozens of PC VR demos, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City and Echoes of Mora, with demos available through March 2 at 10am PT.
Roboquest VR, a roguelite FPS with a comic book art style, is launching on Steam and PlayStation VR2 on November 20, with a Quest version arriving in early 2026. The game has been fully rebuilt for VR, featuring new mechanics like manual reloading and interactive weapon handling, along with PS VR2-specific features such as adaptive triggers, haptics, and eye-tracked rendering.
Beat Saber will no longer receive updates or new content on PSVR2 and PSVR, with support ending immediately, as the developer shifts focus to future projects, though existing versions remain playable and purchasable.
Marvel's Deadpool VR is an upcoming exclusive action-adventure game for Meta's Quest 3 and Quest 3S, developed by Twisted Pixel Games in collaboration with Marvel, featuring over-the-top combat, parkour, and iconic Marvel villains, with Neil Patrick Harris voicing Deadpool. It marks Meta's third major VR release in three years and the second Marvel game on Quest headsets.
For Cyber Monday, the Meta Quest 3S VR headset is bundled with a $100 Amazon gift card, an upgrade from the previous $75 offer. The package also includes the exclusive game Batman: Arkham Shadow and three months of Quest+, providing additional free games. The Quest 3S, priced at $299, features the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chipset and improved battery life, though it lacks some advanced features of the Quest 3. Additionally, various accessories for the Quest 3 and 3S are discounted on Amazon. Meanwhile, the PlayStation VR 2 is available at a significant discount, bundled with Horizon Call of the Mountain.
The Meta Quest 3S, a new mixed reality headset, is launching just in time for the holiday season, offering an affordable option for tech enthusiasts. It enhances the virtual experience with improved performance and resolution over its predecessor, the Quest 2, and is compatible with Meta's extensive library of apps and games. Available for as low as £289.99, the Quest 3S includes a free Batman: Arkham Shadow game and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+, making it an attractive gift for gamers and tech-savvy individuals.
Sony will release a $60 PC adapter for the PlayStation VR2 on August 7, allowing users to play SteamVR titles on their PCs. However, many advanced features like HDR, eye tracking, and adaptive triggers won't be supported on PC. The adapter requires specific PC specs and additional software installations. Despite some limitations, it offers a strong VR experience compared to older headsets like the Oculus Rift S.
The excitement for Sony's PSVR2 is waning as the new Astro Bot game, a beloved VR title, is announced without VR support, highlighting Sony's lack of commitment to its VR platform. Despite having great hardware and some successful games, the PSVR2 suffers from limited first-party support and missed opportunities to leverage Sony's extensive game catalog for VR adaptations.
The popular VR role-playing game Demeo is now available on the visionOS App Store for Apple Vision Pro, offering both 2D and fully immersive modes with hand and eye-tracking capabilities. Originally released for Oculus Quest and later for PlayStation, Demeo can now be experienced on all Apple platforms with a single purchase for $39.99.
Meta has made the $199 price for the Quest 2 permanent, along with cutting the price of accessories. Despite the release of the Quest 3, the Quest 2 remains a popular entry point to VR, capable of playing most Quest games and streaming from a PC or Xbox cloud. Concerns about long-term support exist, but the Quest 2 remains a popular choice, with millions sold and recent updates.
Pimax is set to release the high-end premium VR headset, Crystal Super, featuring interchangeable QLED and Micro-OLED optical engines, significantly increasing pixel count and offering a modular design. With improved comfort and focus on PCVR, the headset targets serious gamers, requiring a powerful gaming PC and a substantial investment, with prices ranging from $1,799 to $2,399. Additionally, Pimax announced the Crystal Airlink wireless adaptor for the base Crystal headset, enabling wireless PCVR play at $299, expected to ship in 2024.
After one year on the market, the PSVR2 has faced criticism for its limited first-party release lineup and lack of promotion from Sony, but it still offers some of the best VR experiences available. The exclusive titles like Resident Evil Village and Gran Turismo 7 may offset the criticisms, but there is a desire for more first-party titles and clearer future plans. The community is divided on whether the current offerings justify the high price tag, with some finding hope in the headset's compatibility with PC.