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The Exorcist: Legion VR 2 Coming To Oculus Quest And PSVR 2 With Co-Op Support

Excellent VR horror game, The Exorcist: Legion VR, is getting a surprise sequel with support for cooperative multiplayer.

Yes, you read that right.

The Exorcist Legion VR: SIN (which stands for Safety In Numbers) is launching in late 2022. The game will feature full support for online co-op but can be played in single-player too. We’ve got a first cryptic teaser trailer below, though it doesn’t reveal much.

The Exorcist Legion VR: SIN Trailer

Original developer Wolf & Wood isn’t returning; instead the sequel is being developed by Pocket Money Games, the studio behind Dimension Hunter that’s also working on the recently-announced The Twilight Zone VR. It’s again produced and financed by Fun Train, which published the first game and Tarzan VR, and is working on Twilight Zone too.

As for platforms, a press release confirms the game is coming to Oculus Quest but also mentions “other next gen VR hardware”. Over on Twitter the game’s official account confirmed that means ‘NGVR’, the rumored codename for Sony’s upcoming PS5 VR headset (which hasn’t yet been officially named PSVR 2). You can keep up with everything we know about PSVR 2 right here. A PC VR release hasn’t been confirmed but, given the first game released pretty much everywhere, it seems like a safe bet.

We were big fans of the original The Exorcist: Legion VR, which launched episodically over the course of several months. In fact it currently sits in the top 5 of our best VR horror games rankings. It played with the format in inventive ways, making it one of the most terrifying experiences you can have in VR. It will be interesting to see how co-op effects the overall experience – the presence of another player could diminish the horror aspect but, at the same time, there are plenty of people that don’t like the intensity of VR horror games. Having a friend join in on the experience might help alleviate some of that tension.

We’ll see more of The Exorcist Legion VR: SIN next year.

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Co-Op Sequel to The Exorcist: Legion VR Teased for 2022

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The Exorcist: Legion VR has been scaring players since 2018, an episodic horror fest played out over five chapters. Now, publisher Fun Train has announced that production is already underway on a sequel. Called SIN (Safety in Numbers) as the name suggests, this time the horror title will have a co-op element so you can share the frights with a friend.

The Exorcist: Legion VR Deluxe Edition

For the sequel Fun Train has teamed up with Pocket Money Games (Superhot, Dimension Hunter, The Twilight Zone VR), advancing the chilling storyline and mythology that made The Exorcist: Legion VR so atmospheric. SIN will feature both single-player and multiplayer modes, as well as “other mechanics and playstyles never seen before in a horror co-op game,” the developer notes.  

Other than that not much else is known about SIN currently, no screenshots or gameplay has been released thus far with none in the teaser video below. What is expected though is an episodic release, as this is a hallmark of Fun Train with its other title Tarzan VR split across three chapters.

“We’ve received numerous requests for expansions of the Exorcist franchise and I’m happy to reveal it has been underway for some time,” says Douglas Nabors, Fun Train CEO in a statement.  “Just a word of warning – if you thought the first game was frightening… luckily this time you won’t have to go in alone.”

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The Exorcist: Legion VR

The Exorcist: Legion VR was one of VRFocus‘ favourite VR horrors. Reviewing the videogame back in 2018: “Its the presentation where The Exorcist: Legion VR shines. It is not long or complex, but it has bags of atmosphere and says what it needs to say with panache. The sense of presence is used effectively to give you a properly immersive horror experience.” 

Pocket Money Games and Fun Train are looking at releasing SIN for Oculus Quest and PlayStation VR in late 2022. For continued updates on the horror sequel, keep reading VRFocus.

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Enjoy Enhanced Visual Horror With The Exorcist: Legion VR for Oculus Quest 2 Today

The Exorcist Legion VR

For Oculus Quest horror fans Wolf & Wood’s The Exorcist: Legion VR is a must-have, offering an episodic experience full of mystery and demonic presence. The studio has announced that it’s been working on improving the visuals for both the Oculus Quest and Quest 2 versions, with the later getting 90Hz support and more today.

The Exorcist - Quest Update

Like many other Oculus Quest 2 videogames such as Down the Rabbit Hole and Superhot VR before it, the addition of 90Hz allows for a smoother gameplay experience, bumping it up from 72Hz. The Exorcist: Legion VR has also seen a substantial texture update, with improved resolution, shaders and lighting. Further fine-tuning the title for the standalone platform players will notice new animations, improved physics interactions, in-game documents that are easier to read and the inclusion of the Torch in Chapter 5 from the PC edition.

“We’re very proud of the incredible visuals that Wolf & Wood has achieved with this Quest 2 upgrade to Exorcist,” said Douglas Nabors, Fun Train CEO in a statement. “The reception to the franchise on Quest has been spectacular, and we’re crafting new plans for it in the not-to-distant future. Stay tuned!”

On top of all that, the update from Wolf & Wood also includes:

  • Out of bounds System:
    • Player position is now reset to a safe position if out of the play area for over 5 seconds
    • Countdown and UI to explain repositioning
  • Development
    • Move forwards, backwards and diagonally while the menu is open – Strafe is blocked due to menu interactions.
    • Improved memory management
    • General teleport improvements: player no longer has to look directly down at the floor to teleport.
  • Fixes:
    • Add fail-safes for the cross occasionally disconnecting from the kit and becoming unusable.
    • Bug, where hands would sometimes get stuck in the hover state and the player, would not be able to make a fist.
    • General fixes and additional rules to catch any potential issues
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Inspired by the famous horror film, The Exorcist: Legion VR takes place across 5 chapters: First Rites, Idle Hands, Skin Deep, Samaritan and The Tomb, each approximately 30 minutes long. You play a Boston homicide detective tasked with investigating a series of ritualistic murders, with each chapter having its own unique story which is then part of a large narrative.

“It’s the presentation where The Exorcist: Legion VR shines. It is not long or complex, but it has bags of atmosphere and says what it needs to say with panache,” VRFocus said in its four-star PlayStation VR review. “The sense of presence is used effectively to give you a properly immersive horror experience.”

The Exorcist: Legion VR is available for most major VR platforms. As Wolf & Wood and Fun Train release further updates VRFocus will let you know.

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Hold Your Nerve With These Scary VR Horror Titles

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Halloween is almost upon us and while the events of 2020 may hamper traditional activities such as Trick or Treating, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the season. You could carve some pumpkins, dress up in some ghoulish face paint or if you’re really really brave play some of the virtual reality (VR) videogames listed below.

Affected: The Manor

AFFECTED: The Manor

This scary title has been doing the rounds for several years now, available on most platforms with recent updates adding a speedrun mode called The Gauntlet whilst The Darkness update upped the intensity by adding just a single candle for illumination. AFFECTED: The Manor isn’t so much a game rather a haunted house experience with multiple routes and endings if you can handle returning.

Five Nights at Freddys VR

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted

The long-running franchise came to VR in 2019 and was all the better for it. Full of bite-sized mini-games that will get your heart racing, the scenes from the previous editions have been updated for VR whilst new ones were added. If you like jump scares (or don’t) it doesn’t get much more intense than this.

In Death: Unchained

In Death/In Death: Unchained

Whether it’s In Death for PC VR and PlayStation VR or In Death: Unchained for Oculus Quest, what you get is a frantic fight against hordes of demons, with only a bow for company. Procedural levels mean that each run is never quite the same and death sees you placed back at the start.

Lies Beneath

Lies Beneath

A good horror game needs to be super creepy, usually with a nice mix of impending doom and some horrible looking monsters. If that’s what you’re looking for then Drifter Entertainment’s Lies Beneath should suffice. With some striking artwork and a comic book style delivery, this should easily keep you on edge.

Layers of Fear

Layers of Fear VR

Set in a hauntingly twisted mansion, Layers of Fear VR is a remake of the pancake original, adding immersive controls for a more intense experience. You play as a painter trying to finish his Magnum Opus yet as you wander his Victorian mansion his mind begins to unravel.

Propagation VR

Propagation VR

Time for one of the newest horror titles on this list, Propagation VR is the work of French team WanadevStudio. Normally creating videogames for VR arcades this is a wave shooter set in a dilapidated subway station after a virus has broken out. With no locomotion the action comes from all sides, creeping out of the darkness for some frightening moments. And the best bit is Propagation VR is completely free!

Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

The current indie hit on Steam which only arrived into Early Access during September, Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Whether you’re in VR or on PC, you and your team are paranormal investigators searching haunted locations for evidence of ghostly activity.

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

For those after an awesome zombie survival experience in VR then look no further than Skydance Interactive’s The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. From the safety of your base where you can craft weapons and useful tools you need to head into the streets of New Orleans, searching houses for resources and finding other survivors to uncover their stories. And of course, removing a few walkers along the way.

The Room VR: A Dark Matter

The Room VR: A Dark Matter

Maybe not everyone’s definition of a horror experience, those that love a good atmospheric puzzle title should take a look at The Room VR: A Dark Matter. Expanding upon the popular mobile series you’re sent back to London circa 1908 to the British Institute of Archaeology where an esteemed Egyptologist has disappeared and a spine-tingling world awaits.

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The Exorcist: Legion VR

Pretty much a staple of most VR horror lists, The Exorcist: Legion VR was released back in 2018 by British studio Wolf and Wood. An episodic story spilt across five chapters, you play the role of a detective investigating grisly murders. Needless to say, these all have a paranormal twist.

Blair Witch Oculus Quest

Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition

This final is a little extra because it’s not quite out yet. Another standard game port into VR, Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition has been redesigned for the headset with lots more interactive features. This probably makes it more terrifying to play as you wander into those haunted woods. It’s set to arrive just in time for Halloween on 29th October 2020.

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LIVESTREAM: Playing All Of The Exorcist VR On Oculus Quest 2

For today’s livestream we’re doing a full playthrough of The Exorcist: Legion VR on Oculus Quest 2! If you’re curious about how we livestream the way we do then look no further than this handy guide for general tips and this guide specific to our Oculus Quest setup.

Now that we’ve gotten through launch week for the Oculus Quest 2, in which we streamed a bunch of enhanced Quest games, showcased SideQuest wireless PC VR streaming, talked about it all in our virtual studio, and even spotlighted every zombie game on the Quest store, we can get back to focusing on specific games per stream. And today, that’s The Exorcist: Legion VR. David’s streamed it before several years ago on HTC Vive, but now he can play it wirelessly on a standalone device.

We’re going live with our Exorcist VR playthrough livestream at about 1:20 PM PT today and will last for around an hour or two, give or take. We’ll be hitting just our YouTube and we’ll be streaming from an Oculus Quest 2 via Chromecast and with colleagues in Discord chat to help with questions.

 

Livestream: The Exorcist VR Full Playthrough On Oculus Quest

Check out the stream here or embedded down below:

You can see lots of our past archived streams over in our YouTube playlist or even all livestreams here on UploadVR and various other gameplay highlights. There’s lots of good stuff there so make sure and subscribe to us on YouTube to stay up-to-date on gameplay videos, video reviews, live talk shows, interviews, and more original content!

And please let us know which games or discussions you want us to livestream next! We have lots of VR games in the queue that we would love to show off more completely. Let’s get ready to go!

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The Exorcist: Legion VR Deluxe Edition Arrives This Month With Enhancements

There’s nothing like a good virtual reality (VR) scare to make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and get the heart pumping. Especially in October for Halloween season. Popping up on Steam, Wolf & Wood is soon to release The Exorcist: Legion VR Deluxe Edition, a remastered version of its horror series.

The Exorcist: Legion VR Deluxe Edition

Listed for release this month, The Exorcist: Legion VR Deluxe Edition will be the full five episodes with enhanced graphics and animations says the developer. Additionally, the new edition with feature improved movement controls, Valve Index controller support and Oculus Rift S optimisations.

Details regarding price and launch date have yet to be revealed, however, purchasing the current complete series costs £18.95 GBP on Steam, so expect it to be a similar price. Wolf & Wood hasn’t confirmed if any of these enhancements will come to the PlayStation VR version, or as an update for those that have already bought the title.

The Exorcist: Legion VR features 5 scary chapters: First Rites, Idle Hands, Skin Deep, Samaritan and The Tomb. Every chapter is around 30 minutes in length, each having its own unique story which is then part of a large narrative. You play a Boston homicide detective tasked with investigating a series of ritualistic murders, including a priest at a local church. They have all the makings of a serial killer but it soon becomes apparent that the cause is far more demonic.

The Exorcist: Legion VR Deluxe Edition

“Its the presentation where The Exorcist: Legion VR shines. It is not long or complex, but it has bags of atmosphere and says what it needs to say with panache,” VRFocus said in its four-star PlayStation VR review. “The sense of presence is used effectively to give you a properly immersive horror experience.”

For those after something a little less scary and more destructive then Wolf & Wood has just released Hotel R’n’R on Steam Early Access. Taking place in various hotel rooms, you’re a musician who has made a deal with the devil for fame and fortune. To repay the demon all you need to do is cause a lot of damage.

VRFocus will continue its coverage of Wolf & Wood, reporting back with the latest updates.

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The Exorcist VR Deluxe Edition Improves Graphics And More

If you haven’t bought into Woof & Wood’s The Exorcist: Legion VR series yet, a great chance is coming.

Steam just listed The Exorcist: Legion VR Deluxe Edition for release in October. According to the store page, it contains all five episodes of the series for PC VR headsets. Not only that but there are apparently enhanced graphics and animations as well as upgraded movement controls. The game also features native support for the Valve Index controllers and Rift S.

Each episode of Legion VR originally released over the course of 2017/2018. Though the series has an overarching story, each episode takes you to a new environment to investigate different cases.

No price is given for the deluxe edition, but buying each episode on its own could come to around $25. Expect it to be in that range, if not a little cheaper.

We reviewed the full season of Legion VR back in 2018, awarding it 9/10. We said it was easily one of the best VR horrors experiences out there. “It honestly felt like I could hear the voices inside my own head and I could feel the heat from my crucifix as I stared down the faces of demon and eradicated the evil within,” David Jagneaux wrote. “The Exorcist: Legion VR will turn even the most hardened horror fans into whimpering piles of fear.”

This release was perhaps inevitable; the game launched on Oculus Quest earlier this year as a full package. No word yet on if the PSVR edition could see a similar release.

Since its release Wolf & Wood has gone on to launch a new game in Early Access. Hotel R’n’R is quite different from the developer’s usual brand of scares. You smash up hotel rooms as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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The Exorcist: Legion VR – The Complete Series Coming to Oculus Rift S, Quest Cross-Buy Confirmed

Last month Wolf & Wood announced that its five-part horror series The Exorcist: Legion VR would be coming to Oculus Quest as a day one release for anyone who wants to run around their living room getting scared to death. Now, publisher Fun Train has revealed that The Exorcist: Legion VR – The Complete Series will be arriving next week in preparation for the launch of Oculus Rift S, plus there’s an added Quest bonus as well.

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The Complete Series will include all 5 chapters of the horror experience including First Rites, Idle Hands, Skin Deep, Samaritan and The Tomb, made available for Oculus Rift and Oculus Rift S next Monday, 20th May, ahead of the headsets launch the day after. It’ll retail for $24.99 USD. Previously, you could only buy The Exorcist: Legion VR in the individual chapters.

And to make the series even more attractive for purchase it’ll also support cross-buy with Oculus Quest when that arrives next Tuesday, 21st May.

The five-part horror series started being rolled out to HTC Vive and Oculus Rift owners in late 2017, beginning with chapters one and two at the same time, with chapter five completing the saga in August 2018. You step into the shoes of a Boston homicide detective tasked with investigating a series of ritualistic murders, including a priest at a local church. They have all the makings of a serial killer but it soon becomes apparent at the cause is far more demonic. Each chapter is around 30 minutes in length, each having its own unique story which is then part of a large story arc.

The Exorcist: Legion VR

VRFocus gave it four-stars in our review, saying: “Its the presentation where The Exorcist: Legion VR shines. It is not long or complex, but it has bags of atmosphere and says what it needs to say with panache. The sense of presence is used effectively to give you a properly immersive horror experience.”

The Exorcist: Legion VR is just one of a number of titles confirmed to support cross-buy, with Oculus Quest featuring over 50 videogames and apps for launch day. VRFocus will continue its coverage of Wolf & Wood, reporting back with the latest updates.

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Horror Series The Exorcist: Legion VR Confirmed for Oculus Quest

If you’re looking for a decent horror title on PC virtual reality (VR) headsets or PlayStation VR then you can’t go too far wrong with Wolf & Wood’s five-part series The Exorcist: Legion VR. Recently the studio has now confirmed that the horror title will be making its way to Oculus Quest this Spring.

The Exorcist Legion VR

Wolf & Wood has stated if The Exorcist: Legion VR will be a launch day title, stating in a press release that: “The Exorcist: Legion VR will be coming to Oculus Quest this Spring. We are incredibly excited [about] the Quest platform and will be releasing more information such as release dates over the next several weeks.”

Oculus Quest has already seen quite a few titles announced for launch, yet there really hasn’t been any horror experiences. Being that the horror genre works so well in VR, it’s nice to see Oculus Quest getting a wide variety of support, hopefully covering all gameplay genres.

“The most exciting thing about VR is how it does away with the rectangular constraints of the computer screen or television,” explains Fun Train CEO Douglas Nabors on Oculus Blog. “It allows players to step across the proscenium and into the worlds of the games they play.”

“The Exorcist: Legion VR on Quest can scale to a user’s play space, however big or small,” adds Nabors. “With a large space and without the need for computers or wires, users can physically explore The Exorcist’s virtual environments as if they’re actually there… but only if they’re brave enough.”

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Being a five-part horror series, each chapter of The Exorcist: Legion VR has its own unique story which is then part of a large story arc. Players step into the shoes of a Boston homicide detective tasked with investigating a series of ritualistic murders, including a priest at a local church. They have all the makings of a serial killer but it soon becomes apparent at the cause is far more demonic.

VRFocus gave it four-stars in our review, saying: “Its the presentation where The Exorcist: Legion VR shines. It is not long or complex, but it has bags of atmosphere and says what it needs to say with panache. The sense of presence is used effectively to give you a properly immersive horror experience.” As further updates are released, VRFocus will let you know.