‘Superhot VR’ is Coming to Oculus Quest

Superhot VR (2016), the ultra-successful slow-mo VR shooter, is coming to the newly announced Oculus Quest.

Speaking to Superhot Team here at Oculus Connect 5, we confirmed that Superhot VR is indeed coming to Oculus Quest, the company’s high-end standalone VR headset previously named Santa Cruz.

The game is currently being shown as a part of a large-scale demo venue with Quest, and is available to conference-goers to try out.

Superhot VR is said to launch on Quest, although it’s uncertain if it will be a day-one launch title when the headset arrives to consumers sometime in Spring 2019. Considering the game is complete enough to demo to the public though, there’s a good chance the hard-hitting premium title will come as a day-one title.

Oculus Quest, announced today at the Connect 5 developer conference, is a $400 standalone VR headset with positional tracking for both headset and controllers, and represents a mobile headset somewhere in between the PC-driven Oculus Rift and the casual 3DOF headset Oculus Go.

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September 11, 2018July 10, 2020

‘Superhot’ Studio: No Current Plans for VR Version of ‘MIND CONTROL DELETE’ Expansion

SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE | Image courtesy SUPERHOT Team

With the unique ability to control time with your movements, SUPERHOT VR (2016) can make you feel like you’re in The Matrix. It’s on all major VR platforms, which cemented the studio a whopping $2 million revenue over the 2019 holiday season alone. Since then, the indie studio behind the game has been relatively quiet about the potential for future VR projects. Although there’s been some talk of VR being a possibility for its SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE expansion, it seems it just isn’t in the cards—at least for now.

Update (July 10th, 2020): The news was served up yesterday that MIND CONTROL DELETE would come to PC and console on July 16th, free to all owners of the base game before that date. And no, it doesn’t seem a VR version is being planned for what the studio calls a “standalone game set in the world of Superhot.”

The studio responded directly to fans asking for an update on their VR plans, casting doubt on whether we’ll ever get a VR adaptation of the franchise’s next big installment.

No plans for VR at this time. Y'all will know if and when that changes!

— SUPERHOT (@SUPERHOTTHEGAME) July 9, 2020

Original article (September 11th, 2018): Despite the overwhelmingly positive reception of Superhot VR on all platforms, the studio has so far said that the upcoming standalone expansion, Superhot: Mind Control Delete will not include a VR component. The studio describes the expansion, which is currently available in Early Access, as a “rogue-like twist on the linear nature of the original SUPERHOT.”

A VR version of Mind Control Delete might not be completely off the table however. Speaking to the official Vive Blog—for the occasion of Superhot VR becoming available on Viveport—PR Manager Szymon Krukowski of the SUPERHOT Team indicates that consumer interest will play a factor in whether the expansion sees VR support.

“Honestly for now we are focusing on MIND CONTROL DELETE but at the same time we never really left VR. If there is enough interest in [MIND CONTROL DELETE] we might try recreating something similar for VR,” Krukowski said.

When asked what’s next for the studio, Krukowski confirmed there are some prototypes in the works beyond Mind Control Delete.

“Most of the team is deep in developing SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE,” said Krukowski. “At the same time though we are working on a few prototypes. Some of those are really hard to call games even. Piotr [the studio’s game director] is always doing something on the side. He doesn’t stop. It is almost compulsive. We love to experiment, create stuff that is engaging for us. Honestly though let’s finish [Mind Control Delete] and than see what happens.”

Firewall Zero Hour is PlayStation VR’s Top Game in August

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has now released the top downloaded videogames for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR, revealing to probably no one’s surprise that First Contact Entertainment’s tactical first-person shooter Firewall Zero Hour has clinched the top spot.

Firewall Zero Hour - Screenshot (E3 2018)

As usual no figures have been mentioned with the title knocking top ten regular Job Simulator from the number one spot it quite often achieves even after launching almost two years ago.

The rest of the PlayStation VR top ten for August is as follows:

Firewall Zero Hour
Job Simulator
Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality
SUPERHOT VR
Killing Floor: Incursion
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
Arizona Sunshine
Electronauts
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
PlayStation VR Worlds

Firewall Zero Hour - Screenshot (E3 2018)

It’s easy to understand why Firewall Zero Hour achieved the number one position. The FPS has received rave reviews with even VRFocus giving the PlayStation VR exclusive a full five-stars, saying: “Firewall Zero Hour has managed to avoid many of the common pitfalls of VR online multiplayers and add its own interesting twist to the military FPS genre. The lobby system could use some improvements, but otherwise its a finely crafted title that will be of great interest to FPS fans.”

If you own a PlayStation VR and have so far resisted the temptation to purchase Firewall Zero Hour then you’re missing out on four vs four player action where teamwork and communication is key to winning the multiplayer missions. Players take on the role of a mercenary contractor, charged with protecting sensitive data in a laptop. There are nine map locations spread across Russia, the Middle East and the UK. Players will be able to use in-game currency to upgrade and customise their character.

While the videogame does support PlayStation’s DualShock 4 controller, and PlayStation Move (kind of), First Contact Entertainment has designed the gameplay to ultimately use the PlayStation Aim controller.

For any further updates on Firewall Zero Hour, keep reading VRFocus.

September 5, 2018

Sony Introduces Two Game Bundles for PlayStation VR

PlayStation VR is less than two years old yet its managed to become the most popular high-end headset with sales surpassing 3 million units. That’s been largely thanks to Sony Interactive Entertainment’s (SIE’s) massive PlayStation 4 user base and aggressive pricing of the headset, with almost continuous deals and discounts. Those continue today, with SIE announcing two new bundles each with a couple of popular titles thrown in.

PSVR Sept Bundles - Creed

The first bundle features Creed: Rise to Glory and Superhot VR. The latter needs no introduction as it has become a firm favourite with virtual reality (VR) fans for its slow-mo action. While Survios’ Creed: Rise to Glory is brand new, putting players in the shoes of Adonis Creed as he aims for championship glory.

The PlayStation VR Creed: Rise to Glory and Superhot VR Bundle includes the headset, PlayStation Camera, Two PlayStation Move Motion controllers, Demo Disc 2.0 and a digital game voucher for both titles. The bundle hits store shelves on 25th September – the same day as the launch of Creed: Rise to Glory – across the U.S. and Canada for $349.99 USD (MSRP) / $449.99 CAD (MSRP).

While the second bundle features Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Moss. Following a similar path as the last bundle, customers get a brand new videogame and one that’s been out a little while. Moss is the cute puzzle platformer featuring tiny mouse Quill from Polyarc which received a full five-stars in VRFocus’ review. Astro Bot Rescue Mission is the next title from Sony Japan Studio, featuring the lovable robots first seen in PlayStation VR Worlds.

Moss SCREENSHOT 14

The PlayStation VR Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Moss Bundle includes the headsets, PlayStation Camera, Demo Disc 2.0 and a digital game voucher for both titles. The bundle arrives across the U.S. and Canada on 2nd October, the same day as the launch of Astro Bot Rescue Mission, for $299.99 USD (MSRP) / $379.99 CAD (MSRP).

Currently there’s no news on whether these bundles will be made available in Europe or other territories. If that happens, VRFocus will let you know.

September 5, 2018

New PSVR bundles include Creed, Astro Bot, Superhot and Moss

There are going to be some great new ways to pick up PSVR very soon.

Sony today introduced two new bundles for its PS4 VR headset, which it recently confirmed had sold over three million units. Both bundle the kit with some of its best games along with some of its most anticipated titles for the holiday season.

The first is a $349.99 USD/$449.99 CAD package that includes the headset, PlayStation Camera, two Move controllers and then a physical copy of Survios’ upcoming VR boxing game, Creed: Rise to Glory, and a digital copy of super-popular VR first-person shooter (FPS), Superhot. Both games make great use of the Move controllers. It launches on the same day as Creed itself on September 25th.

Next up is a cheaper $299.99 USD/$379.99 CAD set. This one doesn’t have Move controllers, but it does include a physical copy of the highly-anticipated Astro Bot Rescue Mission as well as a digital copy of the critically acclaimed VR adventure game, Moss. Both of these games are played with a DualShock 4, which you already have with your PS4 purchase, so there’s no need for the Move controllers. The bundle launches on October 2nd, which is when Astro Bot itself goes live.

Those are two pretty great bundles, though we’ll admit we’re surprised not to see Firewall Zero Hour included in either one. Sony is no doubt looking to pick up steam with PSVR sales as the headset enters its third holiday season.

Sadly both bundles are only confirmed for the US and Canada right now.

Tagged with: Astro Bot: Rescue Mission, Creed: Rise to Glory, moss, SUPERHOT VR

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July 15, 2018

Something For The Weekend: Sunny Day Deals On Steam

As the month of July continues once again is it time for the weekend and for VRFocus to bring you a number of deals on virtual reality (VR) titles. It’s time to look at Steam again to find all the latest and greatest deals on VR titles that are sure to offer hours of enjoyment. As always, be sure to check back every weekend for even more deals right here on VRFocus.

SUPERHOT VR

Time moves when you move in this intense first-person title that will see you facing off agaisnt countless engmies and using anything as a weapon. With no health bars and only one hit killing you and your enemies, how you handle each situation will be key to ensuring you survive. So grab a gold club, sword or even a bottle and maneuver through a hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

SUPERHOT VR is available now for £12.72 (GBP) down from the usual £18.99.

Guns n Stories: Bulletproof VR screenshot 2

Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof VR

“Mention wave shooters to a VR player and they’ll probably roll their eyes. Titles in this genre need to have something special about them to even be worthwhile. The Secret Locations Blasters of the Universe had it and Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof VR looks like it might as well. So long as MiroWin adds plenty of content during early access then Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof VR could very well be a hit.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham preview of Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof VR.

Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof VR is currently available for £7.19 (GBP) down from £17.99.

No Clue VR

Sometimes the truth is right in front of you but things are not always what they seen. In No Clue VR it is all about spotting the difference between a number of scenes. With an imaginative storyline, characters and colourful graphics, this title will offer players a chance to enjoy a different pace of game that will surely offer hours of fun.

No Clue VR is available now on for £4.64 (GBP) down from £15.49.

RUSH

“Are you ready for the ultimate thrill ride? Take a dive into the adrenaline-pumping world of wingsuit flying with RUSH. Soar down mountainsides at breakneck speeds. Weave through canyons, dodge outcrops, and plummet down sheer drops as you race towards the finish line.”

RUSH is available now for £13.16 (GBP) on sale from the usual £15.49.

Crooked Waters

Looking for some multiplayer pirate fun in VR? Then Crooked Waters will be able to offer you just that. Just up with friends and build the ultimate pirate crew as you take to the seas in search of adventure. Featuring four-versus-four ship combat and a host of features to keep the experience fresh and fun, players will find plenty to enjoy within this title.

Crooked Waters is only £12.39 (GBP) down from £15.49.

Time Carnage

Time Carnage VR

“Time Carnage is well-made, and is a fine, competent example of its genre, with some excellent music and sound design, though it ultimately fails to stand out amidst many other similar titles that litter VR videogame libraries. Shooting dinosaurs is still lots of fun, though.” – Read VRFocus’ Staff Writer Rebecca Hills-Duty review of Time Carnage VR.

Time Carnage VR is available now for £8.99 (GBP) down from £14.99.

VR Slugger: The Toy Baseball Field

It’s time to grab your bat and take to the field in this fun filled baseball title that will have you swinging big and knocking it outof the park. Inspired by the Japanese board game Yakyuban, players will have to learn how to swing as they master the physics of the title to earn the highest score and become the master of the field.

VR Slugger: The Toy Baseball Field is currently £4.49 (GBP) down from £8.99.

Cold Iron – Quick Draw Western

“Wild West fast draw with a twist. Dance with the deadliest duelists in the world’s first virtual reality puzzle shooter. Cold Iron is created exclusively for VR.”

Cold Iron – Quick Draw Western is currently on sale for £7.14 (GBP) down from £10.99.

Deep Fear

Dive deep underwater and experience the thrill of exploring what is hidden under the waves. In Deep Fear players can jump into the water and explore shipwrecks, the lost city of Atlantis and deal with dangerous creatures that lurk below. Upgrade your character and become the best driver in the world as you dive, explore and survive.

Deep Fear is currently available for £0.45 (GBP) down from £0.72.

HoloLAB Champions

“As a normal piece of VR content HoloLAB Champions is short but sweet, offering an informative introduction into the world of chemistry. This isn’t the sort of title where you can go all mad scientist and create crazy concoctions – there’s Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-Ality for that – but it’s not meant to be. As a teaching tool it’s quite easy to see how VR has a place within education.” – Read VRFocus’ Senior Staff Writer Peter Graham review of HoloLAB Champions.

HoloLAB Champions is available for only £5.75 (GBP) right now on sale from £7.19.

That is all for this week but remember that VRFocus gathers all the best sales and deals every week, so check back next weekend at the same time to discover more.

June 13, 2018

PlayStation E3 Keynote Puts Blockbusters Center Stage, Relegating VR to the Sidelines

With mostly prior confirmed PSVR titles presenting at E3 2018, we expected Sony to dedicate a few moments during its E3 2018 keynote to highlight the platform’s upcoming VR games, of course with the understanding that high-profile PS4 titles would mostly overshadow VR titles. Well, that’s a bit of an understatement.

After all was said and done, the only PSVR title to get time on the big stage was the PSVR-compatible title Trover Saves the Universe, a platformer from Justin Roiland’s Squanch Games that supports both PSVR and PS4. As one of the most tepidly-received games to debut at Sony’s patently declamatory presentation (which was first held in church-like venue to show off The Last of Us Part II, and then in a secondary auditorium to show the company’s other big-budget games), the level of evangelization of the platform and its upcoming VR games was lacking to say the least; it was a decisive emphasis on blockbusters over less crucial titles, and therefore PSVR in general.

Not even Beat Saber, the impressively successful VR indie title that’s done over two million dollars in revenue—practically unheard of for an indie game that hasn’t seen funding support from one of the big VR players—got time on the big stage. At-home viewers were treated to only a few seconds of the game during the intermission while actual attendees of the PlayStation E3 keynote moved from one auditorium to another.

Instead, Sony quietly put out a PSVR highlights reel shortly after the presentation ended, which wasn’t shown during the E3 keynote. Games shown in the video below (in chronological order) include: Trover Saves the Universe, Tetris Effect, Moss, Ghost Giant, Beat Saber, Firewall Zero Hour, DOOM VFR, Creed: Rise to Glory, Evasion, Star Trek: Bridge Crew, The Persistence, Star Child, Skyrim VR, Jupiter & Mars, AstroBot: Rescue Mission, Vacation Simulator, and Superhot VR—many of which were previously known or even launched last year.

Sony has more games coming to PSVR (that much is certain), and there’s also a number of new games being shown at E3 2018 for the platform too. Although unlike Oculus or HTC, Sony’s gaming lifeblood is still inexorably tied to its traditional console titles, and as the PS4 console inevitably starts what PlayStation Chief Tsuyoshi Kodera calls the “final phase of its life cycle,” consolidating that investment where it counts the most—in its big budget console exclusives—makes it clear where the company’s priorities lie.

For comparison, last year’s E3 PlayStation presentation featured six PSVR games presented on stage: Skyrim VR, The Inpatient, Starchild, Monsters of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV, Bravo Team, and Moss, all of which amounted to seven minutes of stage time. It wouldn’t have been hard to sandwich six or seven extra minutes into this year’s presentation, but obviously Sony thought differently for whatever reason. Maybe more and better is coming. Maybe now just wasn’t the time to trumpet its VR platform.

We’ve had the chance to try out many of the newly debuted titles (including Trover Saves the Universe), and it’s clear these games are either commensurate, or above last year’s games in quality, which means really only one thing: Sony has decided to publicly care less about PSVR for now. While good games worth your time are still coming to the platform, the company just didn’t feel like PSVR deserved the limelight this go around—not a guarantee that they’ve given up on PSVR, but noteworthy just the same.

For a VR headset selling at the all-time low of $200 during its ‘Days of Play’ sale, the company really ought to care what new players think though. As the headset becomes more and more affordable, Sony needs to reassure the world even more so that PSVR isn’t a stagnant platform, lest it fall entirely off the radar at the most important gaming expo on the planet. In the end, it’s all a bit of shame, as important and extremely fun titles like Sony Japan Studio’s Astro Bot Rescue Mission finally dial into what makes the platform great, but are completely overshadowed by what the higher-ups most likely considers the safest investments for now.

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June 4, 2018

SUPERHOT Team Searching for a Producer for “shiny new VR project”

The team behind the SUPERHOT franchise is looking for a producer for “a shiny new VR project,” according to a recent job posting on the company’s website.

The core team is working on updates to the studio’s latest release, the standalone game SUPERHOT: Mind Control Delete, but admits this year will feature “a roadmap of really really really cool new platforms […] and two brand new projects sitting in the launch pads.” One of those brand new projects is confirmed to be a VR title.

According to the job listing, the producer is tasked with “own[ing] the heck out of one of those brand new projects,” which is said to involve working with the Superhot team in Lodz, Poland, and a remote team distributed around the world. “They probably haven’t worked together before,” the job description says. “Some of them might speak different languages. It’s gonna be fun, but definitely a challenge, so we hope you’re organized and happy to do actual work every now and then.”

The studio’s first hint that another VR title was in the works came earlier this year when one-time Oculus dev relations guru Callum Underwood started work as a talent scout at indie games publisher Raw Fury, tweeting out that the Superhot team was putting the call out for more VR developers.

There’s only sparse info about the upcoming Superhot virtual reality title. Speaking to Destructoid recently, the studio said the upcoming VR game shouldn’t really be considered a sequel to Superhot VR (2016), but rather “a proper evolution.”

“[Having enemies move with intention was] something that really didn’t click in Superhot VR because the animations were all made for a 2D game and it was kind of hacked together to be a VR game. It’s a hack, it’s not like an animation system that was designed from the ground up. There’s some legacy from the flat-screen version. What we’re developing now is making an even more core VR experience,” the studio told Destructioid.

So while the upcoming Superhot Japan isn’t getting VR support (for now), the team is definitely working on another Superhot VR game that looks to be a truly made-for-VR title.

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May 30, 2018

SUPERHOT Developers Potentially Working On New VR Experience

Starting life as a humble browser-based videogame before graduating up the ranks to become a fully-fledged immersive virtual reality (VR) experience, SUPERHOT VR has been praised extensively for its innovation and style, now it seems there might be more to come from the development team behind the title.

A recent interview with Team Superhot development lead Piotr Iwanicki seems to suggest that he and his team are currently working on an ‘evolution’ of SUPERHOT VR, and that this mysterious project have VR as a major influence.

superhot_press_screenshot_13

Iwanicki was speaking to Destructoid about the chances of a sequel to the popular VR shooter, and how his expectations of what can be produced now have been raised.

“This is something that really didn’t click in Superhot VR because the animations were all made for a 2D game and it was kind of hacked together to be a VR game,” Iwanicki said. “It’s a hack, it’s not like an animation system that was designed from the ground up. There’s some legacy from the flat-screen version. What we’re developing now is making an even more core VR experience.”

This of course doesn’t confirm that the team are working on a brand new VR title, but it does suggest that interest in developing for VR is being maintained. When asked about how much of an influence VR had one the team at the moment, Iwanicki said that VR remained a huge part of the work the studio was doing.

Iwanicki also expressed his interest in the new standalone headsets coming to market, such as the HTC Vive Focus and the Oculus Go and how such devices simplify the VR experience: “More devices are coming. I’m especially fond of all the ideas for standalone devices. You just buy one thing and it works. That’s an interesting product. So we need a standalone device with hand controllers and room-scale tracking.”

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For news on future VR developments from Team Superhot, keep checking back with VRFocus.

May 30, 2018

Superhot VR: Entwickler arbeiten an neuem VR-Nachfolgertitel

Der erfolgreiche VR-Titel Superhot VR führte lange Zeit die Verkaufscharts für PC-Brillen auf SteamVR an und auch für PlayStation VR (PSVR) gilt das action-reiche Spiel als Verkaufsschlager. Nun gibt es gute Nachrichten für Fans des einzigartigen VR-Shooters, denn in einem kürzlichen Interview bestätigte Piotr Iwanicki, Leadentwickler von Superhot, dass das Team an einem neuen VR-optimierten Titel des Franchises arbeitet.

Superhot VR – Team entwickelt neuen VR-Nachfolger

In einem Interview mit Destuctoid erläuterte Piotr Iwanicki, die Entstehungsgeschichte und die dahinterliegende Intention zum Erfolgstitel Superhot, der als ursprünglicher Bullet-Time-Shooter im Jahr 2016 erschien und später eine VR-Adaption erhielt. Während er über die Core-Elemente des VR-Shooters spricht, lässt er verläuten, dass das Team derzeit an einem VR-optimierten Nachfolger der Reihe arbeitet.

Derzeit experimentiert das Team mit verschiedenen Methoden sowie Motion-Capture-Tools, um das Spielerlebnis von Superhot auf das nächste Level zu bringen. Auf die Frage hin, ob es sich bei dem ominösen Titel um ein Sequel handelt, stellt Iwanicki klar: “Man muss zwischen einem Sequel und der natürlichen Evolution eines Titels unterscheiden. Denn wenn es sich um eine ordentliche Weiterentwicklung eines Spiels handelt, kann man schon von einem echten Sequel sprechen. Der Begriff Sequel wird jedoch zeitgleich immer mit Geldmacherei assoziiert.”

Stattdessen beschreibt er die Faktoren in Superhot VR, die in seinen Augen problematisch umgesetzt wurden: “Die Animationen in Superhot VR stammen aus einem 2D-Spiel und wurden lediglich zusammengehackt, um sie für einen VR-Titel tauglich zu machen. Dadurch fehlen diese kleinen, besonderen Momente, die entstehen, wenn Gegner auf dich zu stürmen und dir wirklich ans Leder möchten. Bei den Animationen handelte es sich um einen Hack und kein ausgereiftes Animationssystem, das von Grund auf entwickelt wurde. Demnach arbeiten wir jetzt an einer VR-Erfahrung, die wesentlich stärker auf die Vorzüge der VR-Technologie ausgelegt ist.”

SUPERHOT

Auch die Relevanz des Themas Virtual Reality für das Entwicklerstudio wurde angesprochen. Laut Iwanicki stellt VR einen großen Teil seiner Arbeit dar, doch die Wege des Studios gabeln sich in verschiedene Richtungen. Demnach befinden sich nicht nur VR-Titel, sondern auch traditionelle Spiele in Entwicklung.

Zur Zukunft der VR-Technologie äußert er sich ebenso. Demnach sieht er großes Potenzial in der Technologie, die es Unternehmen ermöglicht, sich mit Innovationen von der Masse abzuheben. Zeitgleich spricht er jedoch über die bekannten Probleme der teuren Hardware sowie der aufwendigen Einrichtung in den eigenen vier Wänden. Probleme, die viele Personen abschrecken. Äußerst positiv spricht er dagegen von den autarken VR-Brillen. Mit dazugehörigen Controllern und Room-Scale-Tracking könnten diese den Massenmarkt deutlich besser ansprechen.

(Quellen: Destructoid | Upload VR | Video: Superhot Youtube)

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