Konami’s run-and-gun Contra series will crossover with free-to-play VR hero shooter X8 in a new event this December.
Announced today with a brief teaser trailer, Thirdverse revealed this upcoming X8 event collaborates with Contra: Operation Galuga, the latest Contra entry that launched for flatscreen platforms in March. X8’s new roster will include Operation Galuga’s two main characters, elite commandos Bill Rizer & Lance Bean. The teaser video is below. The announcement of this crossover coincides with the release of a new
. That introduces a new ‘Temple’ map, a revamped in-game shop, lore for each hero that’s found in the ‘Hero’ section, new cosmetic skins, and balancing adjustments.
X8 is available now on content update,