Catching up with the latest VR news? In hardware, Google demoed its
briefly at I/O 2020 but did not reveal the platform. Apple Vision Pro will get
in the near future, and it’s rumored to be AI smart glasses at first. Android XR also gives you extra virtual displays. Meta announced systemwide live captions, it’s added an sold outside the US to Quest 2/3, and Immersed to business class passengers.Quest for EducationVR gaming had a busy week. The release of experimental travel mode was announced, the addition of Lufthansa will trial providing Quest 3 headsets to Quest 2, Quest 3 and a new update for
, as well as the revamping of MR support in Silent Slayer, were all done by Meta. Other releases include Riven, Space Pirate Trainer DX, Smash Drums, App Lab apps publicly findable, Masters of Light, Retropolis 2 & Blacktop Hoops. Some Assembly Required & Mecha Party also received new ports. We also got news about Ultimate Swing Golf and Stride: Fates. You can read our complete coverage of CleanSheet. As always, here are our top five VR news stories that we originally missed:RetronikaNeon Squad Tactics Promises Cyberpunk Action Strategy In VROVRDARKhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHBrCXA8JgYThe Exorcist: Legion VRDeveloped by Tin Man Games,
takes us to a cyberpunk metropolis called UltraCity. This action-adventure game can be played solo or online in co-op. You will have to complete missions for powerful companies as you explore this neon-lit underground. That’s coming to here on June 13.
Venture’s Gauntlet Is A New VR Adventure Platformer On Quest, Steam & Pico
Following a Neon Squad Tactics launch last year, Venture’s Gauntlet will receive a full release update and standalone ports. The premise of the game is that aging billionaire Adam Venture seeks a suitable heir and challenges you to overcome a series deadly obstacle courses. It will be available on Quest,
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Last Mech Standing Enters Early Access On Quest & SteamSteam Early Accesshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgXL03iBXVcQuestJoining an increasing range of VR mech games this year, Last Mech Standing describes itself as a roguelike, arcade-style shoot-em-up. You’ll be piloting the Crimson Slayer to defeat colossal creatures called Behemoths. That’s available now on Pico and
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEHzhYbd2oASteam Early AccessPreviously available in early access, Consortium VR by Interdimensional Games remasters and adapts Quest App Lab. Murder mystery thriller, set in the future on a futuristic ship. You play as Consortium Bishop Six. It involves using your voice to navigate and shape relationships. The full release reaches
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Contractors Showdown Kicks Off Solo Mode Beta This WeekendConsortium, the battle royale sequel to 2018’s Quest, is beta testing a ‘Steam‘ that’s currently live until tomorrow. Alongside jumping into 45-player matches across this 16-square-kilometer map, Caveman Studio is also implementing “optimized circle mechanics,” an increased bot presence and giving players a free self-revive needle.
Other Updates
Contractors ShowdownNeko Atsume Purrfect: Kitty CollectorContractorsAfter some more updates? Other VR News This Week.