Staying current with the latest VR news and updates? Here is our latest roundup with several additional stories.
Microsoft is ending support for HoloLens 2 as the latest Windows 11 update renders Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets incompatible with the operating system. With Viveport’s latest update, Final Trackers are now compatible with any PC-based VR headset, and PS VR2 has been added to Steam’s top 10 list of VR headsets. PowerA rolls out new Quest 3 and Quest 3S accessories, while Meta offers refurbished Quest 3 at a discounted price of $380; Immersed presents an immersive video walkthrough, and Samsung is allegedly developing a rival to Ray-Ban Meta Glasses in collaboration with the tech giant?
Within days of announcing Starship Troopers: Continuum, VR gaming specialist XR Video Games faced surprise layoffs in the aftermath of Hitman 3 VR: Reloaded, raising concerns about the future of their virtual reality projects. Beat Saber is set to get Britney Spears DLC, while Asgard’s Wrath 2 has been added to the Quest+ video game catalog; meanwhile, a fresh MR pet game is on the way from the creator of Bogo’s? We also delved into the world of virtual reality with a thorough review of Exploding Kittens VR, while simultaneously sharing our thoughts on Snapstick.
We spoke with Creature, the studio behind Starship Dwelling’s MR recreation design, and Gorilla Tag’s creator shared his conviction that VR’s success is “inevitably” bound to unfold. Meanwhile, our radar picked up on fresh VR gaming news for Hey, Dot, You Cannot Scare Me, Undead Citadel, Assetto Corsa EVO, Subside, Beef Raider XR, Max Mustard, Vestiges, Gundam, and DIG VR.
Meta has confirmed the reintroduction of the VR Animation Participant as Theater Everywhere. Meta’s Chief Technology Officer apologised to Palmer Luckey at a voter registration rally in Horizon Worlds, marking a conciliatory gesture following the contentious exchange in April. The highly anticipated Meta Avatars are now finally available. YouTube has forced the ‘Juno’ Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional app to be removed from the visionOS App Store.
Discover your comprehensive archive of articles here, but if you’re seeking more information, below are five notable VR news stories from this week that we previously overlooked.
What’s happening in New Asgard’s Wrath? It seems that a Cosmic Occasion has unfolded, and with it comes the need to save the harvest. Is this a new challenge for our heroes?
Following the conclusion of last month’s Monkeying Round event, Asgard’s Wrath 2 launched a new Cosmic Event dubbed “Harvest Doom.” Due to Sobek’s interference, the Nile has remained dry, posing a significant threat to the upcoming harvest; accordingly, you are tasked with purging the river of corruption to ensure its success. This month’s rewards take inspiration from ancient Greek mythology, featuring items such as Perseus’ mighty sword, Zeus’s divine shield, and Hercules’ symbolic olive branch membership.
Heroes Unite: Darksword Debuts as Innovative Tabletop Strategy Game, Readies for Epic Quests
While spin-off titles in virtual reality (VR) are rare, Heroes Battle: Darksword is bucking this trend by launching a standalone VR game based on the popular franchise. That features characters from the Darksword: Battle Eternity franchise, offering a free-to-play 1v1 experience with real-time implementation of tabletop strategy gameplay. The highly anticipated title is set to launch this November exclusively on Oculus Quest.
Ironstrike: Prepare to Strike Launches on PC VR Next Week?
Launched in early access on Quest last November, the highly-acclaimed VR fantasy roguelike Ironstrike is now making its way to Steam. Developed by E McNeill, aka Ironlights, Ironstrike endeavors to channel the same electrifying energy as traditional role-playing experiences, bringing a unique twist to this beloved genre. Engage in intense battles solo or team up with up to four friends in cooperative mode, taking on an array of over 50 diverse enemies across multiple environments while utilizing a dynamic momentum-based physics system that propels action and excitement.
All ON Board! Will Obtain Quest & Steam Subsequent Fest Demo Quickly
Introducing All on Board!, a revolutionary VR experience that brings friends and family together to play classic board games in a new and immersive way. The highly anticipated title will soon be available for both Oculus Quest and Steam platforms, featuring seamless cross-play capabilities so players can join forces or compete with others regardless of their preferred gaming device. Between October 14th and 21st, the demo offers three licensed titles with a 25-minute playing session restriction: Escape from the Dark Fortress, Istanbul: Digital Edition, and Rallyman GT. You can also play two classic video games, Parcheesi and Checkers, to your heart’s content without any time constraints.
Innerspace tenth Anniversary Bundle Now Reside On Steam & Quest
To commemorate its 10th anniversary and celebrate the recent release of One True Path, InnerspaceVR has unveiled a special bundle featuring its classic virtual reality titles. The trilogy of A Fisherman’s Story, Maskmaker, and A Fisherman’s Story 2 – a trifecta of tales that delve into the world of the sea and its inhabitants. Available on Quest and Steam until October 7th, this game can be purchased at a discounted rate of 60%.
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