VR Game Releases For January 2019

VR Game Releases For January 2019

Every month we aim to round up each and every VR game release for you in one single place — this is January’s list. Don’t worry — we’ll continue highlighting the best ones at the end of each week too.


With the door closed on December and all of 2018, we’ve just been through another great month of VR content. Between Borderlands 2 VR, Contractors, and Blade and Sorcery, there were lots of titles to look forward to last month. Now with January and the new year upon us, it’s time to take a look at what’s coming down the line next.

And if you’re a VR game developer planning to release a game soon — let us know! You can get in touch with me directly by emailing david@uploadvr.com or hit all of the editorial team by emailing tips@uploadvr.com. Please contact us about your upcoming releases so that we can know what you’re working on and include you in release lists!

Rift, Vive, and Windows VR Game Releases For January 2019

The Energy Lab (Free) – January 1st – Rift, Vive
I See You ($9.99) – January 1st – Vive
Warz: Horde ($29.99) – January 1st – Rift, Vive
Suburi ($5.99) – January 1st – Vive
Circuit Slinger (Free) – January 1st – Rift, Vive
Battlemage VR ($14.99) – January 2nd – Vive
SurReal Subway ($3.99) – January 3rd – Rift, Vive
Paradise Checkers VR ($4.99) – January 3rd – Rift
Space Ribbon ($9.99) – January 4th – Rift, Vive
VR Flight Simulator New York – Cessna ($9.99) – January 4th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Do Or Die ($19.99) – January 4th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Dungeon Maze ($5.99) – January 7th – Vive
Tabletop Gods ($19.99) – January 7th – Rift, Vive
We Are Showtime! ($9.99) – January 7th – Vive
Pocket Car: VRGround (Free) – January 8th – Vive
SiegeVR ($4.99) – January 8th – Rift
Wand Wars VR ($14.99) – January 8th – Rift, Vive
An Escape Room Series: Robbery at the Museum (Free) – January 9th – Rift
Escape the Forest ($11.99) – January 9th – Rift
The Last Day Defense (Free) – January 9th – Rift
Visionarium ($6.99) – January 10th – Rift, Vive
Mage VR – Mini Version (Free) – January 10th – Vive
Spuds Unearthed ($19.99) – January 10th – Rift, Vive
RideOp – VR Pro Edition DLC ($4.99) – January 10th – Rift, Vive
Flying Aces: Navy Pilot Simulator ($19.99) – January 10th – Rift
The Last Dinner (Free) – January 10th – Vive
Goalkeeper VR Challenge ($6.99) – January 10th – Rift
Cubes ($9.99) – January 11th – Vive
Temple of Pizza (Free) – January 13th – Rift
Be a Lord ($4.99) – January 14th – Rift
Galaxity (Free) – January 14th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Gun Beat ($6.99) – January 14th – Rift, Vive
War Online: Pacific (Free) – January 14th – Rift, Vive
Microsoft Maquette (Free) – January 15th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Rainbow Reactor ($9.99) – January 15th – Rift, Vive
Trickster VR: Co-Op Dungeon Crawler ($12.99) – January 15th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Sunset Giant ($16.99) – January 17th – Vive
Odyssey VR – The Deep Space Expedition ($11.99) – January 18th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Profundum ($19.99) – January 18th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
VR Curling ($4.99) – January 18th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
In Orbit (Free) – January 18th – Vive, Windows VR
Little Einar ($8.99) – January 18th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Hyper Visualizer (Free) – January 19th – Rift
VR Paper Star ($19.99) – January 21st – Vive
Aztec Tower ($4.99) – January 22nd – Vive
A Fisherman’s Tale ($14.99) – January 22nd – Rift, Vive, Windows VR (Our Review)
Mini Hockey VR ($4.99) – January 22nd – Vive
Diesel Express ($9.99) – January 23rd – Rift, Vive
Primitive (Free) – January 23rd – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Taptiles ($9.99) – January 24th – Rift, Vive
IgKnight Food Fight ($6.99) – January 24th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
The Last Survivor (Free) – January 24th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Derail Valley ($19.99) – January 25th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Dragon Roller Coaster VR ($3.99) – January 25th – Rift, Vive
Warzone VR ($9.99) – January 25th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Secret Savings ($9.99) – January 26th – Vive
Biathlon Battle VR ($9.99) – January 27th – Vive
Kungfucious – VR Kung Fu Wuxia Simulator (Free Demo) – January 28th – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
SCP-087 VR Survivor ($14.99) – Rift, Vive, Windows VR
Coffee VendoR (Free) – January 29th – Vive
WellTown (Free) – January 29th – Rift, Vive (More Info)
BreathePeace World (Free) – January 29th – Rift, Vive
Szen (Free) – January 30th – Vive
Letzte Worte VR (Free) – January 30th – Rift, Vive
Cubians: Combine ($9.99) – January 30th – Vive
Walk on Arrow ($9.99) – January 30th – Rift
Magic Realm Online ($18.99) – January 31st – Rift, Vive
Aira VR ($24.99) – January 31st – Rift, Vive
Disassembly VR ($29.99) – January 31st – Rift, Vive
Liberty Lane ($9.99) – January 31st – Rift
Don’t Look Back ($1.99) – January 31st – Rift
Mosh Pit Simulator ($19.99) – January 31st – Rift, Vive, Windows VR (Our Impressions)

 

Mobile VR Game Releases For January 2019

Alcove (Free) – January 7th – Go, Gear VR
Labyrinth Trap ($1.99) – January 8th – Go, Gear VR
Kapteyns Star ($4.99) – January 8th – Go, Gear VR
House of Terror (Free) – January 9th – Go, Gear VR
Wrong Voyage Ex ($1.99) – January 9th – Go, Gear VR
Video Poker VR ($4.99) – January 9th – Go, Gear VR
Balls and Hoops (Free) – January 9th – Go, Gear VR
Adrift and Alone ($4.99) – January 9th – Go, Gear VR
VR Mini Bowling ($4.99) – January 9th – Go, Gear VR
Board and Ball ($2.99) – January 9th – Go, Gear VR
Alpha Command ($3.99) – January 9th – Go, Gear VR
The Cooking Game VR ($7.99) – January 9th – Go, Gear VR
Power Solitaire VR (Free) – January 10th – Go, Gear VR
Number 5 ($4.99) – January 10th – Go, Gear VR
Revolver Widow ($1.99) – January 10th – Go, Gear VR
Dede Korkut Chronicles ($3.99) – January 10th – Go, Gear VR
VR Cool Reader (Free) – January 16th – Go
Gala Relax 5K (Free) – January 18th – Go, Gear VR
FireZone ($2.99) – January 22nd – Go, Gear VR
Mill VR: Nine Men’s Morris ($3.99) – January 22nd – Go
Japanese Pinball VR ($3.99) – January 22nd –  Go, Gear VR
Water Ride Extreme ($1.99) – January 22nd – Go, Gear VR
Judi Dench: My Oak Tree VR ($3.99) – January 24th – Go, Gear VR
Dragon Roller Coaster ($3.99) – January 25th – Go, Gear VR
Traveling While Black (Free) – January 25th – Go, Gear VR
Belvedere de degustation (Free) – January 29th – Go, Gear VR
After Class – Math ($4.99) – January 29th – Go, Gear  VR
Gran Teatro Nacional VR (Free) – January 29th – Go, Gear VR
EQQO ($4.99) – January 29th – Go
PetDrivr ($2.99) – January 29th – Go
Voitek VR (Free) – January 30th – Go
Shadows of Society (Free) – January 30th – Go, Gear VR
Et Moi (Free) – January 30th – Go
Jelly Beams ($4.99) – January 30th – Go, Gear VR
Marble Land ($6.99) – January 30th – Go, Gear VR
Unframed (Free) – January 31st – Go, Gear VR
Cocos: Shark Island ($4.99) – January 31st – Go, Gear VR

 

PSVR Game Releases For January 2019

Megalith ($29.99) – January 9th (Our Preview)
Smash Hit Plunder ($29.99) – January 15th – (Our Preview)
PSVR Demo Disc 3 (Free) – January 16th (Our Write Up)
Eden Tomorrow Demo (Free) – January 17th (Our Impressions)
Kingdom of Blades ($9.99) – January 17th
Hikaru Utada Laughter in the Dark Tour 2018: Hikari and Chikai (Free) – January 18th
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown ($59.99, Limited VR Support) – January 18th (Our Review)
A Fisherman’s Tale ($TBD) – January 22nd (Our Review)
Dream Match Tennis VR World Tour ($9.99) – January 23rd
Trainer VR ($14.99) – January 29th


As a point of emphasis: reach out to david@uploadvr.com or tips@uploadvr.com to let us know about your upcoming VR game releases!

Editor’s Note: This list will be continuously updated.

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52 VR Games We Can’t Wait To Play In 2019

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2018 is over and it’s clear to see that it’s been a great year for VR gaming. We’ve had highlights like Creed, Firewall, Astro Bot, Skyrim (on PC) and many more. But, as much fun as we’ve had inside headsets this year, 2019 is looking even better.

Every year at Upload we compile a list of all the games we’re looking forward to in the year ahead. While this year’s list isn’t bigger than the 2018 iteration, there’s definitely more genuinely promising games on the way as opposed to a swathe of wave shooters and the like. VR developers seem to be getting a real grasp on the language of the platform now, and that’s a very exciting thing indeed.

So, without further ado, here’s what VR games 2019 is going to throw at us.

A Fisherman’s Tale (Jan 22nd) – Rift, Vive, Windows, PSVR (Read Our Hands-On)

Firebird developer Innerspace tries its hand at VR gaming with its latest project and the early signs are hugely promising. This is a narrative-driven puzzle game with some amazing ideas behind it, including a strange sort of Russian Doll mechanic that will have you teaming up with yourself in order to fix the world around you. It’s early days but we’re betting this could be one of 2019’s most memorable VR games.

Ace Combat 7 (Jan 18th) – PSVR (Read Our Hands-On)

Ace Combat 7 may have barrel rolled out of 2018 but its January 18th 2019 release date is right around the corner and we remain very excited about it. The PSVR exclusive mode on offer here will no doubt be short and leave us wanting more but, from what we’ve seen, it’s still set to be a blockbuster PSVR experience with production values that’ll be tough to top.

Alice’s Lullaby: Albino Lullaby Episode 2 (TBD) – Rift, Vive, PSVR

2018 was a quiet one for this Albino Lullaby follow-up, but we’re hoping to have news on the second installment at some point in 2019. This is a horror series that doesn’t rely on jump scares but instead psychological tricks that will keep you on your feet. We have high hopes for the second episode.

Bebylon Battle Royale (TBD) – Rift, Vive, PSVR

Yes, it’s still coming. Senza Peso developer Kite & Lightning has been working on its first full VR game for some time now, but we’re hoping 2019 is the year we get to play it for ourselves. Set in a strange world in which humans have stopped aging, never-aging ‘Bebys’ battle it out for supremacy. The team’s recent work with facial capture on the iPhone X has been especially interesting to watch.

Blood And Truth (TBD) – PSVR (Read Our Hands-On)

Blood and Truth didn’t quite make 2018 but, given the year the headset had, it’s no big loss. Sony London builds on what it learned with its popular London Heist demo here. Blood and Truth promises a full, highly-polished first-person shooter campaign on PSVR, with realistic shootouts thanks to PlayStation Move. Step into the shoes of a former SAS soldier and take the fight to the gangs of the UK capital in this sweary shooter that aims to deliver the AAA experience people crave.

Blunt Force (TBD)

We still haven’t heard much more on Blunt Force since its announcement in 2016, but the high amount of visual polish has us hoping it’ll resurface this year. It’s a World War II-set shooter with a story from Hollywood screenwriter Mark Bristol that aims to provide a full gaming experience within VR. Here’s hoping it lives up to that promise.

Border Patrol (TBD) – Rift, Vive

We’ve seen a promising demo of this Papers Please-style assessment game from developer Paw Print Games, but we’re still looking forward to the full thing. You have to judge a series of robots that are hoping to pass through your crossing based on certain standards. This looks like it could capitalize on the awkward sense of judgment that can come with staring down on people in VR, and may be one of the year’s most unique titles.

Chimera Zero (TBD)  – Rift, Vive, PSVR

We know very little about this VR debut from former PlayStation figurehead Shahid Kamal Ahmad (which was announced all the way back in 2016), but we’re still excited by it. It shares its name with the 33-year-old action-adventure, Chimera, which Ahmad also worked on. That said, he’s promising an experience quite different from that debut. What does he have in store?

Coatsink/Fierce Kaiju Project (TBD)

This project sat 2018 out so let’s hope 2019 is the year. Coatsink and Fierce Kaiju are two UK-based indie developers known for their early adoption of VR hardware, both launching games on the Innovator’s Edition of Gear VR. After releasing games like Viral EX and Augmented Empire, the two are pairing up for an unannounced project which we really hope will reach even greater heights than either of them have yet achieved on their own.

Defector (TBD) – Rift (Read Our Hands-On)

Twisted Pixel’s follow-up to Wilson’s Heart didn’t quite make it out of the gate in 2018 but hopefully we won’t have to wait too much longer to get it now. This is a high-octane VR thrill-ride backed by the production values that only Oculus Studios can afford, taking you from sky-diving setpieces to sneaky spy missions. If it’s as polished as Wilson’s Heart it’s bound to be a hit.

Dreams (TBD) – PSVR (Read Our Hands-On)

We’ve been waiting for Media Molecule’s Dreams for so long that the idea it might actually release in 2019 itself feels like, well, a dream. But with the beta opening up, it is seeming like a genuine reality. With VR support now officially, officially confirmed multiple times (for day one!) we can confidently say this is one of the most important titles releasing for Sony’s headset. Making your very own VR world is hopefully just a few months away.

Eden Tomorrow (TBD) – PSVR

Eden Tomorrow debuted at Gamescom several years ago with a promising demo that let you walk with space dinosaurs. It’s been away for some time since, but now it’s back promising a full adventure that we’ll hopefully get our hands-on this year. We’re looking for more amazing moments out of this one.

The Elder Scrolls: Blades (TBD) (Read Our Coverage)

There’s still a lot to learn about how and when The Elder Scrolls: Blades will work with VR headsets, but we do know it’s coming. This’ll be a cross-platform RPG that distills some of the core elements of the franchise into a much more streamlined package. Whether or not it pays off remains to be seen, but we’re holding out hope for another Bethesda VR hit.

Espire 1: VR Operative (TBD) – Rift, Vive


Though it didn’t make its original 2018 release window, Espire 1 has quickly become one of our most anticipated VR games of 2019 thanks to a publishing partnership with Tripwire Entertainment. Stealth in VR can be utterly thrilling and this looks like it could be the best entry in the genre yet for VR headsets. Keep a very close eye on Espire 1.

Everybody’s Golf VR (Spring) – PSVR

It’s hard to believe it’s taken us this long to get an Everybody’s Golf game onto Sony’s headset but this rendition of the series looks like it will have been worth the wait. This is a much more realistic-looking take on the long-running franchise that will have us using Move controllers to take swings and score birdies. Just mind the lampshades.

Falcon Age (TBD) – PSVR (Read Our Hands-On)

VR can do wonders for building a relationship with virtual characters and Falcon Age seems to speak directly to that. In this new adventure you raise a pet Falcon and grow a bond as you care for it. Eventually, you’ll find yourself fighting for survival against an aggressive group of robots that threaten the land you roam. We can’t wait to see how Falcon Age mixes its story and action together.

The Gallery Episode 3 (TBD) – Rift, Vive

Enough time has passed now that we’re beginning to let ourselves dream about the third installment in Cloudhead Games’ The Gallery series. Episode 2 represented a massive leap over the original in pretty much every area, and hopefully we can expect a similar sort of expansion here. The Gallery remains one of VR’s most recognizable and best-realized series. Episode 3 can’t get here soon enough.

Ghost Giant (TBD) – PSVR (Read Our Hands-On)

Moss and Astro Bot have already proved that third-person VR can work incredibly well, and Ghost Giant looks like it’s set to continue that trend. You build a relationship with a town of cutesy little creatures, each of which is wondering why this enormous ghost has suddenly appeared in their lives. We’re looking forward to exploring more diorama worlds and unearthing more of this storybook universe.

Golem (TBD) – PSVR

Despite a last-minute delay that’s now stretched on for something like nine months of silence, Golem remains one of our most anticipated VR games. With its intriguing use of just one Move controller for exploration and sword combat, we’re excited to see if the game manages to set any new standards in VR gaming. At the very least, it’s ancient ruins look like a joy to explore.

inXile’s Next VR Game (TBD)

Microsoft recently bought the makers of The Mage’s Tale, but they’ve assured us that work on their next VR project is still very much underway. inXile is making an open-world survival RPG for VR that, while still officially unrevealed, sounds like it could be a spin-off of its Wasteland series. If so, this’ll be one of 2019’s biggest VR games without a doubt.

Jupiter & Mars (TBD) – PSVR

Fans of games like Echo the Dolphin might want to check this enchanting new title. Together with a friend or AI partner, you explore the remains of mankind, left to drown in a neon-lit ocean. It looks utterly breathtaking and a perfect example of VR’s ability to amaze through discovery. Prepare to have your jaw dropped.

Kill X (TBD) – PSVR

It was about two years ago now that we first played a demo of Kill X, but since then the Sony-incubated game has grown to become a full first-person shooter that’s even being published by PlayStation itself. We hope that means that this is the headset’s next great shooter, but only time will tell on that front.

Kingdom Hearts VR (January) – PSVR

2019 looks to be the year that Kingdom Hearts III will finally launch on consoles, but we’re just as excited about the tie-in piece that’s going to come alongside it. It’s not a full game but instead one of those short promotional apps that will give you just a taste of what the world of Disney and Final Fantasy characters might look like in VR. We’re looking forward to seeing what’s possible.

Lone Echo 2 (TBD) – Rift

The sequel to one of our all-time favorite Oculus Rift games is finally on the way. Lone Echo had something of an abrupt ending so we can’t wait to pick back up with Jack and Olivia. We’ll be excited to see how Ready at Dawn continues to build on its groundbreaking zero gravity traversal, which is still some of the most convincing movement in VR. Expect this to be big.

Megalith (Jan 9th) – PSVR (Read Our Hands-On)

Technically this hero shooter is already out with an extensive open beta running into next year, but we’re looking forward to the full release. You become a titan that uses their size and firepower to win a contest to become a god. With free locomotion and destructible environments, this might be one of the year’s most polished action games.

Mini-Mech Mayhem (TBD) – PSVR (Read Our Coverage)

Velocity and Tiny Trax developer FuturLab trades twitch-based arcade gameplay for a manic multiplayer tabletop experience here and the results are very promising. Mini-Mech Mayhem is a game about anticipating your opponent’s every single move and watching turns unfold to often hilarious effect. It helps that the little machines you partner with are highly customizable and utterly adorable.

Node (TBD) – Rift, Vive, Windows

Some VR games seem to just appear out of thin air. Node is certainly one of those games. This is a surprisingly solid-looking shooter in which you train to become the ultimate soldier. The game mixes roguelike elements with classic shooter design (a little like Compound) to offer an experience you can come back to time and again. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye on this one as the year progresses.

Nostos (TBD) – Rift, Vive, Windows (Read Our Hands-On)

Nostos really didn’t impress us when we tried it at Gamescom earlier this year, but the game is so good looking that we’re still holding out hope for a solid final product. This is an MMO-like experience in which players explore a massive world together, taking on vicious creatures in combat and uncovering the secrets of the gorgeous world that surrounds them. If NetEase corrects its course, this could be a big 2019 game.

Numenera: Beyond Tactics (TBD) – Rift, Vive

The popular board game is getting the VR treatment, but not in the way you might expect. Beyond Tactics is going to take the world of Numera and build a new turn-based strategy game around it. We’ve played a very early build and the pieces seem to be in place for a solid tactical game that uses VR to smart effect.

Oculus Quest Ports (TBD) – Quest

We’ll cheat with this one a little. We wouldn’t usually include ports or stack multiple games together but Oculus Quest’s standalone, 6DOF features mean that we’re genuinely excited to revisit confirmed games like Superhot VR, The Climb and Dead and Buried with wire-free, fully-tracked tech. We still have a lot to learn about Quest’s launch line-up but that’s one of the most exciting things to look forward to in 2019.

Population One (TBD) – Rift, Vive, Windows VR

This isn’t VR’s first attempt to break into the ever-popular battle royale genre, but it might well be its best yet. From the makers of Smash Box Arena comes a massive new last man standing multiplayer game in which you can build structures, glide through the air with jet packs and, of course, shoot your friends in the middle of their faces. Expect Population One to cause a big stir in the VR community.

Prey: Typhon Hunter VR (Early 2019) – Vive, PSVR (Read Our Coverage)

Prey’s first VR escape rooms released in last 2018 and they were fun, if a little underwhelming. We’re more excited about this year’s promised support for the game’s multiplayer mode, though, which has players hunting shape-shifting mimics controlled by other players. It promises some silly jump scare fun at the very least.

Proze Episode 1 (TBD) – Rift, Vive

Proze: Prologue was a short but promising teaser of what developer SignSine has in store for its upcoming episodic series. Episode 1 will take us back to the frozen wastes of Russia which we last visited in the Cold War era. We’re hoping for plenty more puzzles and the chance to unravel some of the mystery that’s been laid out before us.

Raiders of Erda (TBD) – Rift, Vive (Read Our Impressions)

We’ve been paying close attention to this promising debut from UK-based Cooperative Innovations for two years now and we’re hopeful that this is finally the year we’ll get to play it. Not only does Erda promise hours of co-op questing with friends but the team behind it has taken a long look at the current state of VR sword combat in hopes it can provide a much richer experience than what’s come before.

Respawn Entertainment’s Oculus Shooter (TBD) – Rift

We’ve waited patiently for an update on Titfanfall developer Respawn Entertainment’s Oculus-exclusive shooter and were dismayed to discover it wasn’t at Oculus Connect this year. Still, Oculus assures us that development is progressing, which means we’re still hoping to see the game in 2019. Given this studio’s pedigree, we expect nothing less than a bar-raising shooter.

Rogan: The Thief (TBD) – Rift, Vive

A visually striking take on Thief in VR that caught our attention last October. Rogan has you sneaking through a castle, pickpocketing guards and hiding in the shadows. It looks like a more polished version of the excellent Unknightly, so we’ve got our fingers crossed that this will be the best VR stealth game yet. Did I mention it looks beautiful?

Shaman: Spirithunter (TBD) – Rift

Former members of The Climb developer Crytek assemble here for one of 2019’s most intriguing VR games. Take on the role of the last shaman of a tribe, searching for the reason behind the weather that has wiped out all of his tribe. Stealth-based gameplay takes center stage in this chilly adventure that will have you fighting the elements.

Space Junkies (TBD) – Rift, Vive (Read Our Hands-On)

Arcade shooter thrills await you in this multiplayer jet-packed fueled action game from Ubisoft. Expect zero-gravity shootouts with the Touch controllers and Vive wands as you jet around enormous maps, grabbing guns and dodging incoming fire. Think Echo Arena but with guns (and no, not Echo Combat).

Star Child (TBD) – PSVR (Read Our Hands-On)

Star Child went MIA in 2018, but Playful Corp assures us it’s still in development and that’s great news. This is a 2D platformer of sorts in which the player’s character, Spectra, forms a strong bond with a giant robotic companion as she explores an alien planet. Expect classic platforming action with a few twists in this imaginative adventure.

Star Wars: Vader Immortal (TBD) – Quest

Could this be the Star Wars VR experience that finally lets us execute true blade-to-blade lightsaber combat? Vader Immortal’s stunning trailer suggests as much meaning that, even if this technically isn’t a ‘game’, we’re still really, really excited to, you know, play it. There’s still much to learn about this one, but expect it to be one of the biggest VR releases of 2019.

Stormland (TBD) – Rift (Read Our Hands-On)

Insomniac Games may have significantly raised its profile with its Spider-Man PS4 game but it’s not abandoning VR. Stormland is set to use procedural generation to offer one of VR’s biggest and most detailed adventures to date. We’re looking forward to co-op combat and slick traversal in a package that will hopefully show what this platform can really do for action games.

Table of Tales:  The Crooked Crown (TBD) – PSVR

This is an interesting one. It’s an RPG of sorts in which you stand in one room but the table in front of your morphs into different environments, letting you explore an entire game world without ever really breaking the immersion. As for how Table of Tales plays, there’s still much to learn but consider us very interested.

Telefrag VR (TBD) – Rift, Vive (Read Our Hands-On)

The developers of Detached return with another multiplayer VR game that’s sure to make your stomach twist. Telefrag wants to be VR’s very own Unreal Tournament with arena-based shooting in which players can jump between walls and ceilings, using the titular feature to teleport into opponents and burst them. We’ll be interested to see if Telefrag is refined enough to justify its dizzying gameplay.

The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners (TBD)

Very little is known about the gaming industry’s latest take on much-explored The Walking Dead series. This isn’t even the franchise’s first excursion into VR, but developer Skydance Interactive’s work with the excellent Archangel: Hellfire has us hopeful that this will be more than your average zombie-killing slaughter fest.

Titan Arena (TBD) – Rift, Vive

Titan Arena is probably the closest we’re ever going to get to Shadow of the Colossus in VR, but it looks like a game that will also be able to stand on its own two giant legs. You take on enormous bosses in arena-sized battles, finding their weak spots and scaling up them as soon as you get the opportunity. Scale is still one of the best elements of VR and this promises to capitalize on it in a big way.

Trover Saves The Universe (TBD) – PSVR (Read Our Hands-On)

Justin Roiland’s Squanch Games continues its weird and wacky adventure into VR with another eccentric experience. Trover seems to be a third-person action game of sorts that will borrow from the book of Accounting. That is to say it’ll be very strange, entirely unpredictable and, hopefully, another absolutely essential exploration of what the platform can do.

Undead Citadel (TBD)

Revealed in the final weeks of 2018, Undead Citadel promises to be one of the more polished takes on a genre that’s already familiar to VR; zombie slaying. Normally we wouldn’t turn an eye to yet another zombie game, but Citadel’s crisp visuals and vague promise of some sort of narrative have caught our attention. Let’s see what the new year brings for this one.

Unseen Diplomacy 2 (TBD)

The original Unseen Diplomacy is one of the few VR games to really explore what can be done with room-scale VR, and it does so to wonderful effect. We’re hoping for a sequel with much more content and some fresh ideas on what moving through virtual space really means. Platforms haven’t been confirmed but we’d love to see this on Quest.

Vacation Simulator (TBD) – Rift, Vive, PSVR (Read Our Hands-On)

After spending 2017 with Rick and Morty and then suffering a slight delay to its original 2018 release window Owlchemy Labs is finally returning to the series it made its name with. In many ways Job Simulator served as a template for the current state of VR gaming and now the studio is going on vacation. Vacation Simulator promises to deliver more slapstick VR worlds that we love to get lost in, now complete with the shining sun, crystal clear waters and maybe a new job bot or two.

Valve’s Three VR Games (TBD)

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Well it wouldn’t be a Valve game without an unbearable stretch of silence, would it? It’s been nearly three years since Valve confirmed it was working on three VR games now and only very recently did we hear from sources that one of them will be a Half-Life VR title (!). We’re begging for more news at this point, and our fingers are tightly crossed that 2019 is finally the year Valve delivers.

Wolfenstein: Cyberpilot (TBD) – Vive, PSVR (Read Our Hands-On)

Machinehead Games excellent take on a beloved IP is finally getting the VR treatment. Acting as a side-story to B.J. Blazkowicz’s trigger-happy adventures, Cyberpilot sees you hacking different types of Nazi war machines and then turning them on their rulers. We weren’t too impressed with the original build we tired at E3, but still look forward to the full thing.

Zed (TBD) – Rift, Vive

Obduction and Myst developer Cyan has already done a lot for VR but now it’s helping others to find their way in the industry. Zed is a Cyan-published game from Eagre Games that looks to be a bit of an existential treat. We follow along in the life of an aging artist that’s reflecting on his years as dementia starts to creep in. We’ll be interested to see how the game utilizes VR to spin a memorable tale.

 

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15 VR Games We Can’t Wait to Play in 2019

This year was awesome for VR gaming, but 2019 is looking even brighter with a slew of highly polished titles coming to PSVR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

Here we take a look at 15 tantalizing VR titles confirmed for release in 2019.

Don’t miss the ‘To Be Announced’ section below either, which features eight high-profile games that don’t have release dates yet, but will hopefully come out in 2019 too.

Population: One

  • Platform: Rift, Vive, Windows VR
  • Developer: BigBox VR
  • Release date: Early 2019

Population: One is an upcoming battle royale shooter from the studio behind VR indie hit Smashbox Arena (2016)Population: One is offering a ton of fun mechanics such as the ability to climb anything, build forts, fly, and shoot the ever-living crap out of everyone with a variety of scrounged weapons as you battle for that tasty chicken dinner.

Stormland

Studio description: The Tempest shattered your android body. Now you must journey through an ever-changing cloudscape to augment yourself and save your friends. Explore an expansive world with complete freedom—bound up cliffs, glide across chasms, and fly through the slipstream with velocity. Detonate explosives, harness electricity, and wield makeshift weapons to overcome titanium sentries and monolithic guardians. Play single-player, or explore forgotten ruins together.

Blood &Truth

  • Platform: PSVR
  • Developer: SIE London Studio
  • Release date: previously late 2018, now 2019

Studio description: You are elite Special Forces soldier Ryan Marks, on a desperate mission to save his family from a ruthless criminal overlord. Grab your PS Move motion controllers and blast anyone in your way as you go face to face with enemies, uncover secrets and experience the thrill of the chase in a high-octane action narrative inspired by PlayStation VR Worlds’ ‘The London Heist’ experience.

Check out our hands-on with Blood & Truth to learn more.

Lone Echo II

Studio description: Jack and Liv are back in Lone Echo II. Return to the rings of Saturn in this highly-anticipated sequel, to unravel the mysteries of Lone Echo and journey deeper into space – past the very boundaries of time itself.

Failspace

  • Platform: Rift, Vive, Windows VR
  • DeveloperHipfire Games
  • Release date: Q2 2019

Studio description: Deliver cargo or smuggle alien lifeforms on your rickety ship all across the galaxy! In Failspace the pressure is always on you and your crew. Fix those leaks, pull those levers and crank those handles to maximum in short but increasingly difficult cargo missions.

Defector

Studio description: Overcome impossible odds and survive certain death scenarios in the undercover spy thriller that VR has been waiting for. It’s a zero-sum world where facing danger head-on is a requirement, and success favors those who embrace it. In this exciting Oculus exclusive, the enemy will stop at nothing to gain an advantage. To defeat them, you and your team of elite operatives must use every advanced weapon, cutting-edge technology, and deceptive tactic in your arsenal.

A Fisherman’s Tale

Studio description: Bend and twist reality in A Fisherman’s Tale, the mind-bending VR puzzle adventure game in which being turned upside down and inside out is not merely a play on words.

Check out our hands-on with A Fisherman’s Tale to learn more.

Typhon Hunter VR Multiplayer

  • Platform: Rift, Vive, PSVR
  • Developer: Bethesda
  • Release date: Early 2019

The free multiplayer Typhon Hunter update to Prey: Mooncrash is already out for console and PC, but support for all major VR platforms is coming next year. Like PropHunt in Gary’s Mod, one player is assigned as the hunter (Morgan Yu) while the others try to hide out and evade detection as typhons, the game’s alien race of mimics that can turn into everyday objects like mugs, chairs—practically anything you can think of.

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

  • Platform: PSVR
  • Developer: Bandai Namco
  • Release date: January 18th, 2019

ACE COMBAT 7 is unfortunately not entirely playable in VR, as the game’s campaign is focused on PS4 users, although Bandai Namco has created a handful of missions developed specifically for the PSVR that the studio says will provide “several hours of VR gameplay.”

Check out our hands-on with ACE COMBAT 7 to learn more.

Trover Saves the Universe

  • Platform: PSVR
  • Developer: Squanch Games
  • Release date: Early 2019

Studio description: Wonderful. Your dogs have been dognapped by a beaked lunatic who stuffed them into his eye holes and is using their life essence to destroy the universe. Does that make any sense? You’ve partnered with Trover, a little purple eye hole monster to save them. Find power babies and plug them into his eye holes so that he can absorb their power, track down Glorkon, and save your dogs (and the Universe).

Check out out hands-on with Trover Saves the Universe to learn more.

Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs

Image courtesy Rovio, Resolution Games

We don’t know much about gameplay mechanics yet, but it’s possible the Magic Leap One release of Angry Birds: FPS – First Person Slingshot may hold some answers. Resolution Games was also involved in its makinga title that does away with the standard side-scrolling gameplay for a more immersive first-person experience of physically shooting a slingshot at the 3D piggy fort.

Respawn’s VR Shooter

Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Titanfall and Call of Duty, has partnered with Oculus to develop what they call “a major VR release.” There’s not much on the books about the game yet, including the title or specific release date, but it promises battlefield realism that will give you a chance to “experience life closer to what a soldier would experience in real combat.”

Vacation Simulator

  • Platform: Rift, Vive, PSVR
  • Developer: Owlchemy Labs
  • Release date: Early 2019

Studio description: First you JOBBED, now you VACATION. Visit Vacation Island and experience RECREATION, optimal RELAXATION, and classic human past times like SUNBURN. Vacation Island offers all this and more so that you can discover the lost art of TIME OFF.

Check out out hands-on with Vacation Simulator to learn more.

Space Junkies

  • Platform: Rift, Vive & “upcoming high-end headsets + controllers”
  • DeveloperUbisoft Montpelier
  • Release date: 2019

Studio description: A visceral, jetpack-fueled VR Arcade Shooter where you fly through deadly Orbital Arenas in hostile space, facing off in extreme battles. You are now part of the elite Tribes of gun-slinging Spacers who battle it out in treacherous 2v2 and 1v1 battles.

Check out our latest preview of Space Junkies to learn more.

ZED

Studio description: ZED is the story of an aging artist, lost in regret, and the haze of dementia. Inside the dreamscape of this creative mind come undone, players reassemble the artist’s fragmented memories into a final, lasting legacy: a loving final gift to his unborn granddaughter.

Eagre Games is a new studio led by original Myst (1993) artist Chuck Carter. Zed will be the first game published by Cyan Ventures, Cyan’s newly formed publishing arm.

To Be Announced

3 Games from Valve

Image courtesy Valve
  • Platform: Rift, Vive (unannounced)
  • Developer: Valve

Valve is still famously mum on its three games originally confirmed back in February 2017, and yes, we’re still waiting on all of them. [Insert tired Half-Life 3 joke here].

Valve has produced The Lab (2016) and plenty of content for the SteamVR Home that all really demonstrate just how uniquely qualified they are to produce full-length VR games. Fingers crosses we hear something definitive this year.

Golem

Originally teased at PSX 2015 with a slated release for an October 2016, High Wire Games’ has slipped into what looks to be a 2019 release. In Golem, you play as an adventurous kid who has been seriously injured. You are stuck at home in your bed, dreaming of exploring the outside world. The minds behind the game are ex-Bungie staffers, including Halo composer Marty O’Donnell.

Star Child

Playful Corp, the minds behind Rift launch title Lucky’s Tale (2016), had a bit of a scare recently when pre-orders for their upcoming side-scrolling platformer Star Child were mysteriously cancelled. Never fear, Star Child is still in production, although the release date is unknown at this time.

Firmament

  • Platform: Rift, Vive
  • DeveloperCyan Inc

From the makers of Myst (1993) and Obduction (2016) comes another VR puzzler, this time promising more steampunk goodness. It’s still heavily under wraps, but Cyan calls it a “resplendent, magical, journey — a monumental voyage through four diverse and curious realms, working in concert with an ever-present, clockwork companion, and the support and instruction of a long-dead, ethereal mentor.”

Borderlands 2 VR (PC release)

Borderlands 2 VR is already available on PSVR, but it’s more than likely that the loot-em and shoot-em action game is headed to PC VR headsets too. According to a new promo video, Sony is confirming that Borderlands 2 VR is a timed exclusive, giving it at very least a five month minimum on the PSVR platform; a hypothetical PC VR launch date could come as early as May 14th, 2019.

Bebylon Battle Royale

The minds behind early successes Senza Peso (2014) and Insurgent (2015) have been busy developing their first full-fledged VR game. Called Bebylon Battle Royale, the VR melee party brawler puts ridiculously dressed infants into kart-based Smash Bros-style combat.

The studio previously targeted an early 2018 release, although now it seems it’s heading towards 2019.

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You’ll Be Able To Play Ace Combat 7 In VR With This Special Flight Stick

You’ll Be Able To Play Ace Combat 7 In VR With This Special Flight Stick

Ace Combat 7’s PSVR mode is shaping up to offer a blockbuster experience that will play great with your regular DualShock 4. But, if you want the most immersive experience possible, you might want to consider grabbing this new flight stick.

Thrustmaster just announced the T.Flight Hotas 4 Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Edition for PS4, which is set to launch alongside the game on January 17th 2019. We’ve confirmed with that company that the controller will support the exclusive VR mode found in the PS4 version of the game, which consists of a handful of new missions to tackle. You will, of course, be able to take on the rest of the game’s traditional missions with it too.

The kit’s set to cost £74.99 in the UK though we don’t have a US RRP just yet. Pre-orders (again, in the UK) are going live on December 13th. Take note that, whilst this looks like a great way to play the VR content, we’re expecting Ace Combat 7’s VR support to be pretty lean, so you might want to hold out on making a big investment solely for that alone. Still, the stick will work with other flight sims on the console, so it might prove to be a good way to play Ultrawings too.

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Hands-On: Ace Combat 7 Is A Blockbuster Experience For PSVR

Hands-On: Ace Combat 7 Is A Blockbuster Experience For PSVR

It’s pretty obvious that Ace Combat 7 is shaping up to be another Gran Turismo Sport situation; excellent VR support for an excellent game that’s stretched just a little too thin. But, even if the PSVR-exclusive missions only amount to two or three hours, they still promise to be some of the most spectacular moments you can spend inside the headset.

My recent demo for the game opened up as a jet made its way to the runway amidst a heated aerial battle. This was Ace in full-blown Call of Duty mode; pilots were screaming over comms as hell rained down from above, including a massive crash that belonged in a summer blockbuster. It’s very much about the experience and quite rightly; I haven’t been this impressed with the visual fidelity and detail of a PSVR game probably since Resident Evil 7.

Ace Combat 7 is yet more proof that cockpit VR makes for some of the most compelling and immersive content out there at the moment. Your interface is littered with switches and buttons that you’re dying to tinker with (sadly DualShock 4 support doesn’t allow for that) and it’s not hard to believe the chaos that’s occurring around you. Even after three years spent inside VR, I still found myself marveling at the scripted carnage. The audio, meanwhile, is a complete assault on the senses, seeking to overwhelm you with the roar of engines and the rattle of gunfire before you’ve even left the ground.

Once you do take off, you’ll find the series’ tried and true gameplay makes a natural fit in VR. There’s a surprising degree of freedom afforded to you here; if you thought WipEout VR’s twist and turns were a bit much for your stomach then you’ll definitely want to brace yourself for your first corkscrew or nose dive, but there’s nothing else quite like it in VR.

The cat and mouse game of locking onto enemies or shaking your own incoming threats is just as engaging as it ever was. I had callbacks to EA’s excellent X-Wing VR Mission as I scanned the skyline for targets and felt the weight of every sharp turn and last-minute maneuver in the pit of my stomach.

That said, it did give me some understanding of developer Project Ace’s position; how many times could you really reinvent this level in meaningful ways given the limits of PSVR’s processing power? If the developer isn’t able to pull off more enemy numbers or elaborate set pieces then is there really much point in producing a somewhat repetitive campaign? We’ll have to wait and see what kind of variety it can pull off in the remaining missions, but I felt like even five minutes inside the VR mode had shown me pretty much the extent of the experience and I expect seasoned players will tear through it in no time.

Even in this clumsy ballet of death, though, first-rate immersion remains at the game’s heart. Rain droplets splatter onto the screen and begin to rush past you as you soar into the clouds, dense forests stretch out for miles below you and, if you’re lucky enough, a close-quarters kill will have you piercing a cloud of explosive smoke like a shot in a Tom Cruise film. The speed at which you move no doubt helps the visuals appear more convincing than they really are, but it’s hard to care when you’re in the midst of piloting a billion dollar jet. It’s heart-pounding, dream-fulfilling stuff and the core component of what makes this such a promising experience.

I can’t help but wonder how it could be taken further, though. Accessibility is at the heart of this experience, but it would have been great to see PlayStation Move support that allows you to emulate your flight stick with one hand and interact with buttons around you with the other. Imagine pulling a lever for a last minute eject when you’re close to death, for example. There’s a lot of possibilities to make the experience that bit more immersive.

Like anyone else, I’d love to tackle the entirety of Ace Combat 7 in VR — and it’s a shame there isn’t more considering just how long development’s taken — but there is meat on this bone. Brief as it will likely be, this is going to be a blockbuster experience for PSVR and one you’re likely to revisit with friends and family. For now, that will do, but let’s hope there’s more to come in the future.

For more on Ace Combat 7, read our interview with series Producer Kazutoki Kono right here. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown hits PS4, Xbox One and PC on January 18th 2019, though its limited VR mode is exclusive to PSVR.

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Pre-Order Ace Combat 7 to get Ace Combat 5 for Free

There might be a few months to go until Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown finally arrives for PlayStation VR, but Bandai Namco has a tempting offer for those interested in pre-ordering the title ahead of launch, a free copy of Ace Combat 5.

Available to pre-order now on the US PlayStation Store for $59.99 USD, there are three incentives to purchasing Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown early. An Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown dynamic theme which you’ll get straight away, a  McDonnell Douglas F-4E plane and three aircraft skins for launch, and of course the full version of Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War to enjoy (again available at launch). Additionally, this offer (minus the dynamic theme) will be available at retail locations.

As well as the new pre-order offer Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay trailer showcasing the virtual reality (VR) portion of the experience. From checking stats and loadouts on the ground to taking off from an aircraft carrier and heading into a variety of combat situations across a range of scenery, the video gives a good glimpse of the arcade simulator.

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown tells the story of a conflict between the Kingdom of Erusea and the Osean Federation, which has escalated after the Osean Federation builds a giant space elevator in Erusea. Having previously demoed the title VRFocus found that: “In its present state Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown promises high octane flying action for PlayStation VR players that’s sure to encourage legions of fans to try the VR compatibility. As long as Bandai Namco manage to provide enough content to satisfy then PlayStation VR is likely to have another killer exclusive title when the videogame finally arrives next year.”

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will launch for PlayStation 4 with PlayStation VR support on 18th January, 2019. A season pass that includes three additional planes, three additional stages, and a bonus in-game music player will also be available for $24.99. For further updates ahead of launch, keep reading VRFocus.

Ace Combat 7’s PSVR Support Looks Polished In New Footage

Ace Combat 7’s PSVR Support Looks Polished In New Footage

It won’t be too much longer until we can finally get out hands on Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown‘s exclusive PlayStation VR (PSVR) mode which, judging by this trailer, is shaping up very nicely indeed.

The below footage, which was revealed at Sony’s PlayStation Line-Up Tour showcase in Japan yesterday, gives us a brief look at the VR support that was first confirmed when the game was announced back in 2015 (!). It offers cockpit views of the series’ signature aerial combat, though it has to be said the visual fidelity of the environments surrounding the player is hugely impressive, especially for PSVR.

We do know that Ace Combat’s VR support doesn’t include the entire original campaign. Instead it’s a handful of unique missions that should take you about three hours to see through.

After several delays, Ace Combat 7 is touching down on January 17th, 2019.

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Ace Combat 7’s PSVR Mode Estimated To Last Three Hours

Ace Combat 7’s PSVR Mode Estimated To Last Three Hours

We’ve been eagerly awaiting news about Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown‘s PlayStation VR (PSVR) content ever since the game was announced a few years ago. Those hoping they might get a full game’s worth of content out of it might be a little disappointed by today’s news, though.

During a livestream for the game at Gamescom 2018 last week (seen below) a representative of publisher Bandai Namco confirmed that the game’s VR mode, which is exclusive to PS4, will consist of five missions that should last you around three hours. That works out to just over 30 minutes per mission, though it’s often the case that such estimates are stretched out a little, so it could be over even quicker.

Three hours of content actually isn’t too bad by VR standards, though it pales in comparison to the main game’s 21 levels. The VR mode will feature unique content, though, and will let you feel like you’re really sitting in the cockpit of an elite aircraft. We’ve been hands-on with the game a number of times over the past few years (it’s been delayed at multiple points) and we’ve always enjoyed the VR content. It seems like the perfect type of experience for headsets, so we’re still excited to finally check it out.

Look for Ace Combat 7 to kick off 2019 for VR gaming, launching next January 18th.

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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Finally Gets Release Date, Coming January 2019

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Finally Gets Release Date, Coming January 2019

After months of silence Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown finally has a confirmed release date: January 18th, 2019, according to PlayStation Europe on Twitter. While unconfirmed at this time, that likely means a release date of January 17th, 2019 in the US.

We originally went hands-on with Ace Combat 7 on PSVR almost two years ago at this point. While the VR support for the game is only a handful of missions the last we heard, they were an impressive display of how expertly crafted the series’ aerial action felt. If ever there were a game series perfectly suited for VR headsets, this would be it. Hopefully all of this extra development time (it was originally slated for 2017, then delayed to 2018, then hidden in a dark corner only to be let out finally again today) means there are more VR missions than originally planned.

Check out the new trailer for lots of glimpses at the story mode, which includes a ton of characters and voice acting. Frankly, a lot more than I expected for a video game about jet planes:

As far as we can tell there’s no mention of VR at all in that trailer, which is disappointing, but the PSN page still mentioned a “VR Mode” so there isn’t anything to worry about on that front hopefully. Hopefully it ends up being more robust than Gran Turismo Sport’s limited tease, though.

Worth noting is that Ace Combat 7 is reportedly coming to PC as well, but it’s unlikely the VR support will be coming along with it — the VR mode seems to be a partnership between Bandai Namco and Sony directly. But maybe it’s only a timed deal, like Batman Arkham VR or Skyrim VR.

What do you think of the news? Are you planning on playing Ace Combat 7 on PSVR next year? Let us know down in the comments below!

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Unreal Engine 4 Showcase VR, AR and MR In New Trailer

Opening their Game Developer Conference 2018, Epic Games has distributed a new trailer for the Unreal Engine 4 featuring a number of virtual reality (VR) titles.

Though packed to breaking point with all manner videogames and experiences built using the Unreal Engine 4 there were a number of VR trailers featured that showcase the power of the software. The VR titles that were included in the showcase offer an insight into the types of experiences that can be created by developers for a whole range of different platforms thanks to the engine.

One VR title featured that many are sure to know was Moss, the hit PlayStation VR videogame which recently released. Taking players into a fantasy world within a book, they met Quill and must work together to help complete an epic adventure. Developer Polyarc Games used the Unreal Engine 4 to create a highly detailed fantasy world and deliver stunning animations for Quill, which included the use of sign language. They have since taken Quill onto iOS with a set of animated stickers.

VRFocus’ Staff Writer Rebecca Hills-Duty reviewed Moss saying: “Moss is a flawlessly crafted experience starring a character that absolutely deserves to be the face of modern VR. Every inch of the world shows attention to detail, and a story is woven that draws you in, making you truly invested in the world and in Quill as a person.”

Star Wars Secret of the Empire

The League of Legends: Elder Dragon mixed reality (MR) experience also got a feature in the trailer, which was used during the League of Legends Worlds 2017 Grand Final Stage. Developer Riot Games have been looking at new ways to bring their hit title to more platforms for sometime and the Elder Dragon crashing the party was a stunning experience for both fans of the title and new comers alike.

Upcoming arcade flight combat title Ace Combat 7 is also making use of the VR capabilities of the Unreal Engine 4 and is set to be playable in full with a VR head-mounted display (HMD). VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham got hands on with Ace Combat 7 last July saying: “In its present state Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown promises high octane flying action for PlayStation VR players that’s sure to encourage legions of fans to try the VR compatibility. As long as Bandai Namco manage to provide enough content to satisfy then PlayStation VR is likely to have another killer exclusive title when the videogame finally arrives next year.”

Another VR experience which made use of the Unreal Engine 4 was the Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire full-body experience that was created by The Void and ILMxLAB. Players were able to enter the world of Star Wars and live out a whole new story all with hyper-reality detail. Players wear an untethered VR system and move freely around a multi-sensory experience and must survive against all odds in order to recover imperial intelligence vita to the rebellion’s survival. Unreal Engine 4 was a key part of the development of the experience, allowing the teams at The Void and ILMxLAB to bring Star Wars to a new reality.

The Unreal Engine 4 was also used in the French elections by news channels in conjugation with green screens to deliver real-time MR to viewers. The full Unreal Engine 4 showcase trailer can be watched below and goes to show just how powerful and flexible the engine really is.

VRFocus will be bring you all the latest from the Game Developer Conference all throughout the week so make sure to check back regularly for more.