All The VR Information From The Meta Quest Showcase 2023

There’s by no means been a greater time to be a VR gamer.

Meta simply wrapped its 2023 Quest Showcase, throughout which the corporate revealed various thrilling bulletins concerning its lineup of VR video games and apps for the Quest platform. This yr the corporate teased all the things from an official VR sport primarily based on the critically-acclaimed Murderer’s Creed collection to main updates coming quickly to present video games.

The next is a full breakdown of each announcement and reveal from immediately’s present (as offered by Meta):

Pre-Present

PowerWash Simulator VR – “PowerWash Simulator has been a significant hit with gamers because it first launched in Early Entry on Steam in 2021. With it lastly coming to VR, get able to expertise satisfaction in an entire new dimension. Seize that high-pressure hose and begin blasting grime off vehicles, playgrounds, ferris wheels, and…effectively, we received’t spoil the remaining. Oh, and hold an eye fixed out for the mayor’s cat, Ulysses! He needs to be round right here someplace. PowerWash Simulator VR is coming to Meta Quest 2 + Professional this yr—wishlist it immediately.”
We Are One – “The one individual you want watching your again is…your self. That’s the concept behind We Are One, a “time-bending shooter” from Flat Head Studio. Use time loops to drag off extremely complicated feats of daring with your individual previous self. Every loop, you create a clone of your self that does the identical motion loop after loop—permitting you to go from taking down one evil robotic (after which dying) to taking down a military of robots on the identical time and making it out alive. Or making it out alive, instances six. We Are One is out immediately on Meta Quest 2 + Professional.”
Demeo Battles – “Construct your military, hone your techniques, and rise to the highest in Demeo Battles, an all-new sport of speedy, aggressive, PvP technique from Decision Video games. Demeo Battles pits gamers in opposition to one another in 1v1 or 2v2 turn-based bouts. Select your champion, construct a brigade of monstrous minions, and enter the fantasy struggle for survival within the area. Simply make sure you don’t get caught within the burn! The subsequent sport for the Demeo Motion Function Taking part in System, Demeo Battles is accessible for wishlisting immediately within the Meta Quest Retailer.”

Onward – Replace 1.11 – “Tactical shooter Onward is due for one more replace this summer season. Downpour Interactive confirmed off a few of what we will anticipate immediately, together with two new weapons—the M240L excessive caliber heavy machine gun and the drum-fed Ultimax 100 gentle machine gun. Replace 1.11 additionally improves constancy in a number of key locations, together with extra lifelike motion animations and a extra detailed tent atmosphere. And for individuals who must get in some follow, each the killhouse and the taking pictures vary can be revamped, with the latter extending out to 600 meters if you wish to finesse your long-distance sport.”
Walkabout Mini Golf – “Final yr, Mighty Coconut launched the 20,000 Leagues Underneath the Sea course for Walkabout Mini Golf, promising that it was simply the primary of three Jules Verne variations the studio had in improvement. In the present day we received a short glimpse at quantity two, Journey to the Heart of the Earth, which options big dinosaurs and a brand new flashlight mechanic. And the perfect information? It’s out subsequent week, June 8. In addition they revealed a brand new “Evil Lairs” collection, which is able to kick off with Laser Lair in July, that includes a bonus Exploding Kittens-themed foxhunt by Elan Lee, co-creator of the hit card sport. And if you wish to get in a while on the inexperienced exterior your headset, in addition they confirmed off the Pocket Version coming to iOS later this summer season, which options crossplay with Meta Quest.”
Ghost Sign: A Stellaris Sport – Fleet Growth – “In the present day Quick Journey Video games revealed the free Fleet Growth replace, which is able to give gamers extra choices as they discover the universe. Two new ships, Iris and Pandora, will open up new techniques in battle—with Pandora’s “ramming pace” cost assault wanting particularly entertaining. There are additionally myriad smaller modifications arriving on this replace, together with autosave performance, the flexibility to run a number of save recordsdata, and Relaxed Mode for whenever you simply need to discover the universe in peace. The free Fleet Growth replace is out now.”

Demise Sport Resort – “Play by way of an intense story mode that may require you to actually gamble together with your life, betting not simply chips however your precise limbs—with doubtlessly lethal penalties. You’ll additionally be capable of take your abilities on-line, enjoying Goblet of the Reaper and Demise Poker with as much as 5 different individuals from world wide. Keep watch over your opponents! Their actions may give one thing away. Demise Sport Resort is accessible now to wishlist on the Meta Quest Retailer.”
Little Cities – Sandbox Replace – “In the present day nDreams and Purple Yonder gave us a peek at what’s subsequent [for Little Cities]. The Sandbox Replace, coming June 2023, will provide you with the liberty to create the island(s) of your goals, able to host your wildest metropolis creations. Need an archipelago with a bunch of small villages? An island formed like a thumbs-up? A bizarre spiral-shaped island the place individuals residing on the periphery must journey for hours to get to the middle? No matter cozy (or not-so-cozy!) concepts you’ll be able to provide you with, the Little Cities Sandbox Replace is there to assist.”
No Extra Rainbows – “An App Lab hit, Squido Studio’s No Extra Rainbows makes you Warden of the Underworld. Charged with defending your grim realm, you awake to seek out it’s being invaded—desecrated!—by a military of cute and cheerful beings. You have to battle again these intruders. Tear them in half! Throw them off a cliff! Maintain them over a grill till they roast like a forgotten marshmallow! (That final one is fairly metallic.) Discover and reclaim 4 distinctive worlds over the course of the marketing campaign, and ensure everybody is aware of the underworld is to not be trifled with. No Extra Rainbows strikes from App Lab to the Meta Quest Retailer immediately.”

Important Present

Samba de Amigo – “Colourful and cute, SEGA’s unique Samba de Amigo rhythm sport turned a phenomenon when it hit arcades in 1999—and have become probably the greatest causes to personal a Sega Dreamcast a yr later. Now, greater than 20 years later, an all-new entry within the Samba de Amigo collection seems like a pure match for VR. Dance alongside to hit songs from the world’s prime genres together with your monkey-friend Amigo, strike a pose or two, and make your day a little bit brighter.”
I Count on You To Die 3: Cog within the Machine – “How did you survive the occasions of I Count on You To Die 2, Agent? Unclear, in the mean time. However the evil Dr. Zor has a dastardly new scheme, and it’s as much as you and your unimaginable (or not-so-incredible) espionage abilities to cease him. Worse, there’s a brand new villain to take care of—one who’s extra intelligent than you’ll be able to think about.”
Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire – “Stealth is vital to survival right here—or as Schell Video games places it, “Silence is golden. Sound is dying.” Come head to head with vampires on this scary single-player horror sport, and attempt to stake them earlier than they wake. Don’t be light!”
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – “Who’s the Ghost Lord? Why is he in San Francisco? Why is he obsessive about the Ghostbusters? With this new story trailer for Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Sony Photos VR, and nDreams took us on a journey into the thoughts of a madman. Witness the descent of Gustav Hookfaber—as soon as a promising younger scientist, now a supervillain pushed to unleash the true potential of untapped spectral power.”

UNDERDOGS – “UNDERDOGS is a futuristic physics-based brawler set within the Twenty second-century mech-fighting capital of the world, New Brakka. Enter the infamous New Brakka preventing pits in your five-ton Gorilla Mech and put together to smash, punch, and tear your means by way of no matter foes the pitmasters throw your means. Win, and you’ll improve your mech to be much more fearsome—gear up with 100+ gadgets together with energy instruments like chainsaws and wrecking balls.”
What’s Subsequent for NFL PRO ERA – “StatusPRO President and Co-founder and former NFL huge receiver Andrew “Hawk” Hawkins confirmed up at this yr’s Meta Quest Gaming Showcase to speak concerning the subsequent evolution of NFL PRO ERA. This yr’s sport is greater than only a roster replace—anticipate an expanded give attention to multiplayer, new modes, new options, and extra.”
Racket Membership – “Racket Membership encompasses a brand-new, built-for-VR racket sport. Excellent your abilities in single-player mode, or hop on-line and play pickup video games with individuals world wide. And whenever you want a break? Hang around and socialize courtside in between matches at this one-of-a-kind sports activities complicated. If you’re all warmed up and able to hit the court docket, you’ll discover Racket Membership accessible for wishlisting within the Meta Quest Retailer immediately.”
Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice – “In Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice you’ll discover Venice—however not the Venice you see on postcards. You’re a vampire, at dwelling within the shadows. Cross judgment on the responsible in a gritty narrative that may present you the darkish facet of Venice’s picturesque canals and Renaissance-era buildings. Benefit from superhuman skills that can assist you take down targets, consuming the blood of each mortals and different vampires.”

Dungeons of Eternity – “Discover ominous crypts, crumbling castles, darkish caverns, and extra, both solo or with associates (as much as three gamers whole). Overcome enemies, puzzles, and traps as you delve deeper, grabbing as a lot treasure and kit as you’ll be able to whereas nonetheless escaping together with your life. All kinds of weapons offers you and your crew loads of choices for coping with skeletons, scorpions, and extra, utilizing lifelike physics-based fight that ought to make you are feeling each sword swing and determined parry.”
The seventh Visitor – “Spooky however by no means gory, The seventh Visitor is sort of a thrilling amusement park trip you’ll be able to expertise at dwelling, filled with puzzles that pay homage to the unique point-and-click journey whereas taking full benefit of VR. Add it to your wishlist immediately and prepare to step again into the previous.”
Arizona Sunshine 2 – “In the present day, Vertigo revealed that the wastes can be rather less lonely this time round. Sure, post-apocalyptic Arizona continues to be post-apocalyptic Arizona. It’s dusty and it’s stuffed with zombies. However you’ll be preventing by way of it side-by-side together with your new buddy Buddy, your canine companion who may have your again even when “freddies” (the zombies) are attempting to take a chew out of it.”
Stranger Issues VR – “Final November, Netflix and Tender Claws revealed that they had been bringing hit collection Stranger Issues to VR. They additionally revealed that you just’d be enjoying as Vecna. Sure, Vecna, the embodiment of evil… In the present day’s trailer exhibits off among the surreal (and spooky) scenes you’ll be able to anticipate when the sport releases this winter—although you’ll be able to preorder Stranger Issues VR immediately over on the Meta Quest Retailer, when you’re feeling courageous (or villainous).”

Assault on Titan VR: Unbreakable – “Teased late final yr, immediately we received our first take a look at Assault on Titan VR: Unbreakable. Strap into your ODM (omnidirectional mobility) gear and put together to guard your homeland. Use your wits and your reflexes to take down killer titans many instances your measurement, with dynamic fight that’s like nothing you’ve ever performed in VR. The extra you’re taking down, the tougher the battles will grow to be. Will you make it to the ultimate battle?”
Bulletstorm – “In the present day, Folks Can Fly and Incuvo (developer of Inexperienced Hell VR) introduced they’re bringing Bulletstorm to the Meta Quest Retailer. Skillshots new and outdated, in addition to the action-packed story—all of it recreated from the bottom as much as benefit from VR. Guide your ticket to the planet Stygia and prepare to mow down hordes of mutated enemies later this yr—however not within the boring ol’ “pump ‘em stuffed with bullets” means. It’s Bulletstorm! In VR! Get artistic with these kills!”
Murderer’s Creed Nexus VR – “Final however actually not least, Ubisoft introduced throughout immediately’s Showcase that it’s bringing Murderer’s Creed Nexus to the Meta Quest Retailer later this yr. You’ll have to attend only a bit longer for particulars, although. Tune in to Ubisoft Ahead on June 12 to catch the total reveal of Murderer’s Creed Nexus.”
Asgard’s Wrath 2 – “Awaken, Cosmic Guardian – The destiny of actuality lies in your palms. Journey throughout huge realms inhabited by the gods in pursuit of the Trickster God Loki, who threatens to undo the threads of the universe. It’s as much as you to battle gods and monsters alike as you tackle one of many largest and most epic scale Motion RPGs ever skilled in VR.”

For extra info on all of immediately’s bulletins try Meta’s official blog. It’s additionally price noting that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg this morning unveiled Meta Quest 3, the corporate’s newest addition to its lineup of mainstream VR units. Little question we’ll be seeing lots of immediately’s titles on Meta’s new {hardware}.

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