The first big gaming showcase of June is here, and it gave us a look at what’s next for games made for theMeta Quest family of VR headsets. It was an important showcase too, as theMeta Quest Procame out last year to very muted results, the idea of the metaverse is fading in its relevancy, and theMeta Quest 3 headsetis going to release this fall. During this showcase, Meta tried t reaffirm why people should care about owning one of its VR headsets.
It did so mainly by revealing VR follow-ups to popular IP. Games likeSamba de Amigo, The 7th Guest, andBulletstormare being remade in VR. Meanwhile, well-known IP likeStranger Things, Attack on Titan, andAssassin’s Creedare also making the jump to virtual reality as well, and as sequel to Asgard’s Wrath is in the works. A lot was revealed during the preshow and actual showcase, so rounded up everything that was revealed for you right here.
Samba de Amigo is coming to VR
Sega’sSamba de Amigorevivalcomes out for Switch in August, but it’s also getting a VR version of Meta Quest headsets.Samba de Amigo: Party Central’srhythm game experience seems to adapt surprisingly well to virtual reality, with players using the Meta Quest controllers to shake their maracas and strike poses.Samba de Amigoreleases for Meta Quest 2 sometime this Fall and is available for pre-order on the Meta Quest Store now.
The 7th Guest is getting remade in VR
The 7th Guestwas an iconic early PC game that helped spearhead the popularity of CD-ROMs and left a clear mark on the adventure game genre. Now, Vertigo Games is remakingThe 7th Guestin VR, with exploring the house as a virtual space replacing the interactive movie feel of the original.The 7th Guestwill be released for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro later this year.
Stranger Things VR game lets you take control of Vecna
We also got our first extended look atStranger Things VRduring the show. We see what it’s like to take the role of Vecna, the villain of the Netflix show’s final two seasons, as he explores the Upside Down and tries to make his way into and corrupt Hawkins. It should give us a better idea of how exactly Vecna orchestrated the events ofStranger Things’ first three seasons and reveal more of his backstory at both the Hawkins Lab and when he was banished to Upside Down by Eleven.Stranger Things VRis slated to release this fall for Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro and should tide fans over until Season 5, which has been delayed due to the writer’s strike.
Bulletstorm VR was announced
One of the most surprising announcements from the show was thatBulletstormis coming back as a VR game. People Can Fly, the developers of the original frantic 2011 shooter, are working withGreen Hill VRdeveloper Incuvo to adapt the PC and console FPS to VR. LikeResident Evil 4before it, this is a classic, albeit a cult classic, that players will be able to experience from a new perspective in VR. It will be released for Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro later this year.
Asgard’s Wrath 2 launches this winter
As the final reveal of the show, Sanzaru GamesAsgard’s Wrath 2, a sequel to one of the most critically acclaimed VR games. Its announcement trailer featured a heavy dose of gameplay, highlighting its intense combat, some puzzles, massive boss fights, and new Eygpt environment. An extended gameplay look following its reveal trailer went into even more detail, showing the new mount system, Godscale puzzles, some of the heroes that players can take control of, weapon customization, an infinitely replayable dungeon crawling mode, and more. Those who pre-order will get a copy of the originalAsgard’s Wrath, a sandsea home environment, anAsgard’s Wrath 2-themed character and title in Population One, and some in-game items when the sequel finally releases.Asgard’s Wrath 2will be released during winter 2023.
