Here are the latest VR updates, featuring stories you might have overlooked earlier.
Metaverse giant Meta announced its second-quarter 2024 earnings, showcasing a year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue for Actuality Labs. PSVR 2’s gross sales reportedly surged after its price dropped, while Oculus Quest 2 introduced adaptive brightness and reduced latency. Meanwhile, the Omni One VR treadmill resurfaced with a September release date, and Meta’s XR audio software development kit (SDK) gained acoustic ray tracing capabilities.
The Maestro brand has scheduled its virtual reality (VR) leisure experience for a debut in October.
Quest+’s August lineup of month-to-month games has arrived in Pico, with UNDERDOGS now available to redeem. Meanwhile, Alien: Rogue Incursion premiered a new trailer, while we shared our thoughts on Hey Merciless World, Challenge Decide Visions, Starwave, Clawball, and DIG VR.
We also successfully coated Ghosts of Tabor, Impulse, Zero Caliber 2, Guardian of Realms, Asgard’s Wrath 2, Tier One: Direct Motion, Dwelling Room, and Compound separately.
Throughout this precise moment, our comprehensive safeguarding measures may be fully exposed to view. Here are five crucial VR news stories that slipped beneath the radar:
Frenzy Extinction Playtest Now Reside On Quest & PC VR
Cultivated by Clique Video games, Frenzy: Extinction is the highly anticipated multiplayer sequel to the critically acclaimed Frenzy VR, set within a captivating post-apocalyptic fantasy realm, slated for simultaneous releases on Oculus Quest and Steam platforms. Prior to its autumn launch, Innoverse Games is conducting regular playtests every weekend leading up to the game’s release. Join the fun by connecting with others through our official Discord channel!
Sushi Ben to Launch on Pico Boulevard Later this Month
Sushi Ben, a VR culinary adventure from Large Brane Studios, is set to land on the Pico platform on August 22, following its earlier releases on Quest, Viveport, and PSVR2. As the tale unfolds, a thrilling journey of self-discovery is sparked through the fusion of real-life experiences and beloved anime inspirations. In this captivating slice-of-life simulation, players embark on a mission to rescue a cherished sushi bar from the brink of closure, threatened by relentless land developers. United with the local community, you work together to revitalize its reputation and save the day.
Sushi Ben Overview: Experience a revolutionary VR manga journey that will capture your heart.
Blending subtle nods to its manga heritage with a captivating VR adventure, Sushi Ben masterfully weaves together a narrative that’s rich in character and depth. Our full evaluation.
OVRDARK: A Do Not Open Story Receives Bodily Version & PC VR Replace
A new patch is now live for the PC VR version of Alongside OVRDARK: A Do Not Open Story alongside its physical release on PSVR 2 by Tesura Games. That simplifies calibration options for Valve Index users, a popular upgrade choice, by providing previously missing localized text support and more.
What’s Life Like in the World of New DIG VR?
Simply Add Water’s DIG VR, the innovative light-simulation game combining arcade-style strategy, has unveiled a sidesplitting new trailer showcasing a protagonist stuck in a mundane 9-to-5 office routine. As a follow-up to our preview from earlier in the week, the new trailer delves into the lighter side of Diglington, showcasing its more playful and lighthearted moments. Extra on that beneath.
Excavating with Ease: DIG VR’s Lighthearted Approach to Archaeological Discovery
While DIG VR prioritizes excavation, its upcoming counterpart introduces a delightful, over-the-top arcade element that adds to the excitement of exploration on Quest.
X8 Toy Field Update Brings Fresh Arsenal to the 5v5 VR Hero Shooter Experience
X8, the 5v5 multiplayer virtual reality hero shooter developed by South Korean studio Thirdverse, has rolled out its sixth major update. The Toy Field Revamp brings forth “whimsical yet calculated” decisions, such as the Mimic Field’s ability to capture and revive objects from. The match forfeit voting system is now available in Aggressive Mode, with adjustments made to weapon tuning and entry responsiveness as well as other improvements.
Different Updates
We’re thrilled to introduce our latest Monkey Doo Olympic update, just in time for the real Olympics! This might be one of our favorite updates, though. Well done to the Continuum team for their outstanding work! Try out the new features as soon as possible to take advantage of any benefits they offer.
— Clique Video games (@CliqueGamesLLC)
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