Summary of Meta Quest game activities: 10 IP masterpieces, Assassin's Creed VR is coming

Meta took the lead in announcing the new generation of VR/MR headset Quest 3 before the game show. The time was chosen before Apple’s WWDC, which earned a lot of attention. This headset has been upgraded from the previous generation in terms of graphics performance, VST perspective, etc., and the body is thinner and lighter. However, the price is as high as US$499.99, which is about US$200 more expensive than the Quest 2 (after price reduction).

In addition to Quest 3, the blockbuster VR game event Meta Quest Gaming Showcase held simultaneously is also worthy of attention. This event was larger than previous years and was divided into two venues: warm-up and formal. The formal venue lasted for more than an hour and introduced a total of 25 VR games. Among them, there were as many as 10 works based on big IPs, including the long-awaited ones. "Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR" and so on, which are very interesting.

This event also showed some trends that were not obvious before, such as more diverse horror themes, including haunted houses and vampires. In addition, more and more VR studios have begun to launch distribution business to help other independent studios Produces high-quality VR games, such as nDreams, Fast Travel Games, etc. And VR developers are becoming more and more prolific, with 4 companies bringing two or more VR games, which is really exciting to see.

Since the VST perspective game ecosystem in the Quest store has just started, no native mixed reality games were announced at the event, but I believe there will be more announcements at the Autumn Connect conference. Despite this, the Quest Gaming Showcase is still exciting. If you haven’t heard about it yet, let’s review in detail what games and updates were announced at this event!

Note: All VR games introduced at the event support Meta’s three all-in-one VR consoles: Quest 2, Quest Pro, and Quest 3.

《Asgard's Wrath 2》(Asgard's Wrath 2)

Developer: Sanzaru Games

Online time: Winter 2023

The first “Asgard’s Wrath” uses realistic and excellent physics simulation, weapons support upgrades, and diverse gameplay, making it one of the most popular games on the PC VR side and is also known as an epic VR masterpiece. The sequel is the first work released by Sanzaru after joining Meta in October last year. This time it will fully support the Quest VR all-in-one platform. Meta said: This is the largest and most immersive VR game ever produced by Oculus Studios.

After the prison ending in the previous part, the plot of the game will be extended. Players will embark on a journey through time and space and go beyond the nine realms of the ancient Egyptian desert to find the whereabouts of Loki. In the vast desert scene, you will search for lost treasures, fight gods and monsters, and ultimately help future heroes enter the legendary kingdom by accumulating the abilities of people and gods.

In terms of gameplay, it continues the ARPG characteristics of the previous game, combining narrative, exploration and intense combat. The game lasts more than 60 hours, almost twice as long as the previous game.

The game is currently on pre-sale. Users who participate in the pre-sale will receive a number of benefits for free, including the first "Asgard's Wrath", game-themed Home scenes, exclusive themed characters, and games linked to "Population: ONE" Cosmic Guardian title.

《Assassin’s Creed: Nexus VR》

Developer: Ubisoft

Online time: end of 2023

At the FC 2020 conference, Ubisoft officially announced that Quest had obtained the exclusive rights to the VR games "Assassin's Creed" and "Splinter Cell". However, "Splinter Cell VR" was later canceled due to project adjustments. After three years, Meta finally officially announced "Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR" and announced that more news will be announced at the Ubisoft Forward 2023 live event on June 12.

This is an original game developed specifically for VR. Although the Gaming Showcase did not introduce much, it is predicted from last year’s beta version that the gameplay may include fighting, sneaking, stealing, climbing, and even It allows players to experience a leap of faith, and I believe that experiencing it in VR will be special.

Interestingly, sources have stated not long ago that Ubisoft is already preparing a sequel "Assassin's Creed: Nexus 2".

《Bulletstorm VR》

Developer: People Can Fly, Incuvo

Online time: Undetermined

"Bulletstorm" is People Can Fly's classic FPS game. It features exciting shooting and Skillshot killing gameplay, allowing players to attack enemies in a variety of unexpected ways, such as cactus attacks, running over with hot dog carts, tying Capture enemies and throw them into the burner. "Bulletstorm VR" is a native VR game, featuring a new interpretation of Skillshot. The game scene is set on an abandoned vacation planet. Players need to choose between survival and revenge, and experience a full of action. narrative.

This work was jointly developed by People Can Fly and Incuvo (which developed "Green Hell VR"). After Incuvo was acquired in 2021, it is already a VR studio under People Can Fly.

Currently, "Bulletstorm VR" has started pre-sale. In addition to the Quest store, it will also be available on SteamVR and PS VR2.

"Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable"

Developer: UNIVRS

Online time: Winter 2023

In December last year, the Japanese VR game company UNIVRS announced "Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable". It was originally expected to be released this summer. This time it was officially unveiled at the Gaming Showcase, but the launch time was postponed to winter.

It is reported that "Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable" is adapted from Kodansha's anime of the same name. In the game, players will experience classic gameplay such as ODM flying maneuvers and hunting titans. Single and two-player modes are available. I believe it will be popular. Popular among anime fans.

This is not UNIVRS’ first VR game based on anime IP. It has also previously launched a flying VR game “Little Witch Academia: VR Magic Broom Race”.

"Stranger Things VR"

Developer: Tender Claws

Online time: Autumn 2023

Last November, Netflix officially announced that it would cooperate with VR studio Tender Claws to develop VR games for the popular series Stranger Things. At this Gaming Showcase, Meta confirmed that the game will be launched on the Quest store in the fall, and pre-sales are currently open at a 10% discount.

It is reported that Tender Claws is good at developing VR games with weird content, which is more in line with the style of Stranger Things. Interestingly, you will not play the hero of justice in "Stranger Things VR", but the villain Vecna, invading people's minds by turning the world upside down and evoking bad nightmares, in order to take revenge on Xiao Eleven and her partner. Yes, of course it’s more fun to play the villain than to be the protagonist.

《Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord》

Developer: nDreams

Online time: Autumn 2023

This game was unveiled at last year’s Quest Gaming Showcase. It is based on the movie IP and supports single and four-player team play. You and your friends can explore the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in VR and use various classic props to capture ghost. It is reported that in addition to the Quest platform, the game will also support PS VR2.

At this Gaming Showcase, Meta showed the latest game trailer, which is said to contain many hidden Easter eggs. If you are interested, you can look for it.

《Samba de Amigo》

Developer: Sega America

Online time: Autumn 2023

This is an action audio game based on an arcade game developed by Sega Sonic Labs in 1999 (also a classic game for the Sega Dreamcast console). The difference with the VR version is that you can be immersed in the game scene and play through body movements, which is a major advantage of VR audio games. In other words, you can experience your childhood memories in a different way.

In terms of details, the game contains more than 40 popular songs. In the game, you will dance with your monkey friend Amigo, swing the maracas to the rhythm of the music, and perform various actions.

The game is currently on pre-sale. Pre-sale benefits include: in-game props, game character accessories (virtual Quest 2 headset, Quest handle maracas).

《Rush and Finish Simulator VR》

Developer: FuturLab

Online time: 2023

This is a simulator game. As the name suggests, players use a high-pressure water gun to clean all dirt and enjoy a simple, fun and very relaxing experience. In fact, FuturLab developed a VR port of the 2021 PC game "Rush and Finish Simulator", and the PC version was also developed by them.

《Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire》

Developer: Schell Games

Online time: Undetermined

Prolific as __, there were two games at the conference both from Schell Games. Considering the company’s outstanding performance in VR games such as the “I Expect You to Die” series and “Until You Fall”, “Silent Slayer” "Vault of the Vampire" is also highly anticipated.

The literal translation of this game is "Silent Killer: Vampire Cellar". It combines suspense, horror, stealth, and strategic gameplay. You will play the role of a vampire hunter in the game. Under the guidance of the book, you will dismantle various ritual traps and defeat the ancient vampire organization. Although VR horror games are relatively common, there aren't many vampire-themed games yet.

《I Expect You to Die 3: Cog in the Machine》

Developer: Schell Games

Online time: Summer 2023

The game has been announced earlier, and at this Gaming Showcase, a real-life promotional video was released, and pre-sale started. Participating in the pre-sale can enjoy a 10% discount.

Needless to say, this series of VR games is one of the most successful works of Schell Games. It is characterized by combining agent operations with puzzle solving. Players need to find clues in impossible scenes without being discovered by the enemy. Although it is a bit brain-burning to solve the puzzles, it is very suitable for casual players who like to play VR while seated.

In "I Expect You to Die 3", you will continue to play the role of a spy and further prevent the big boss Dr. Zor's dastardly plan. At the same time, you will also need to deal with a smarter new enemy.

《Vampire: The Masquerade-Justice》

Developer: Fast Travel Games

Online time: Autumn 2023

Fast Travel is also a prolific VR studio, releasing at least two VR games this year, and also released a VR game "We Are One".

Interestingly, Fast Travel has also launched a vampire-themed VR game, which is literally translated into Chinese as "Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice". This is an RPG adventure game set in a dark Venetian world. Players will play the role of vampires and survive in the shadows of the city. Different from "Silent Killer", the player's goal here is not to kill vampires, but to act as a messenger of justice to judge criminals. At the same time, you are also an apex predator who needs to feed on human blood and the blood of other vampires.

In terms of gameplay, it belongs to the RPG adventure game type. It combines horror, violence and crude language, and the experience seems to be quite immersive (horror).

《Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game》

Developer: Fast Travel Games

Online time: March 23

The game has been launched on Quest 2 and Quest Pro in March this year. It is based on the popular PC game "Stars" IP. The gameplay is a stand-alone strategy. In the game, players will drive a spaceship to explore the universe and search for mysterious ghost signals. . One of the highlights of the game is the asynchronous multiplayer gameplay. For example, when you leave the game, other players can interact with the items you left behind, so even though it is a single-player game, the player will not feel lonely.

At the Gaming Showcase, the game announced a free fleet expansion DLC, which includes two new battleships, each with different combat capabilities, providing players with more choices for space exploration in the game. In addition, the DLC will also bring new features such as automatic saving, running multiple save files, and relaxation mode.

《Dungeons of Eternity》

Developer: Othergate

Online time: 2023

The success of "Demeo" has allowed more people to see the potential of dungeon RPG VR games. As the name suggests, "Dungeons of Eternity" is a dungeon adventure-themed VR game. It features levels based on a random combination of hundreds of unique spaces, with a large number of explorable scenes. In addition, players will be provided with a variety of weapons based on physics interaction.

In the game, you can experience the single-player mode, or team up with three other players to explore the dungeon, defeat enemies such as skeleton scorpions, solve puzzles, avoid traps, and collect treasures and equipment to find a way to escape. road.

《UNDERDOGS》

Developer: One Hamsa

Online time: Undetermined

"UNDERDOGS" is produced by One Hamsa, the developer of "Racket: NX". This is a mecha combat VR game. It is characterized by a combination of physical interaction gameplay. Players will play the role of robots. During the battle, if the mechanical arm is hit If you drop it, you can also pick it up and use it to attack enemies. The gameplay is very flexible and interesting.

The game scene is set in New Brakka, the world's mecha fighting capital in the 22nd century. Players will control the 5-ton Gorilla Mech to fight with other robots and experience battles in the form of smashing, punching, and tearing. In addition, after winning the game, you can also upgrade your mecha to add additional functions such as a chainsaw and a wrecking ball.

《Racket Club》

Developer: Resolution Games

Online time: Undetermined

Resolution Games, which is good at developing multiplayer VR games, has brought a multiplayer tennis VR game "Racket Club" this time. It is characterized by realistic simulation of physical interaction. The way for players to get high scores is to keep the ball from falling to the ground for a long time. , quite a test of the tacit understanding between you and your teammates. In addition to the cooperative mode, you can also try out the solo mode or watch matches, interact with other players, or just hang out and socialize.

《Demeo Battles》

Developer: Resolution Games

Online time: 2023

This is Resolution’s second VR game displayed at this Gaming Showcase, and it is also the sequel to the popular dungeon VR board game “Demeo” in 2021. It is reported that "Demeo Battles" is a turn-based competitive strategy game with two experience modes: 1v1 and 2v2. In the game, you will experience fighting enemies in dungeons, forests and other scenes. In each game, you can control two heroes to fight, and you can also summon noisy animals to provide assistance. In addition, there is a quick strategy mode for players to challenge. Each battle is about 20 minutes and can be played multiple times.

《The Seventh Visitor VR》

Developer: Vertigo Games

Online time: 2023

This game is based on an interactive movie puzzle adventure game released in 1993. The scene is set in the iconic mansion haunted house. Although there are ghosts in the game, the style is not bloody horror, but more bizarre. ,weird. Judging from the content shown in the trailer, the game's narrative and scenes look quite engaging, and players can interact with a variety of game items and props.

It is reported that in order to present the original work in 3D form, Vertigo used volumetric video capture technology to generate some scenes and characters in the game.

"Arizona Sunshine 2"

Developer: Vertigo Games

Online time: 2023

As early as 2016, the first "Arizona Sunshine" has become a high-profile and popular zombie game on PC VR. After seven years, the sequel "Arizona Sunshine 2" has finally been released. The game was first unveiled at the PlayStation Showcase last month. It continues the classic one-man-one-dog zombie-fighting gameplay and adds melee combat gameplay. The game will support SteamVR, in addition to Quest and PS VR2.

《Death Game Hotel》

Developer: White Owls Inc

Online time: Undetermined

This is a VR game that combines card, adventure, horror suspense and text adventure gameplay. The style is very Japanese. The scene is set in a death game, played by multiple players (up to 6 people) or single players. Participate. Unlike ordinary poker games, the stakes in this death game are your limbs and even your life.

It is worth noting that the development company of this game is Japan's White Owls, a studio founded by Swery, the production director of the cult game "Deadly Premonition".

《No More Rainbows》

Developer: Squido Studio

Online time: June 1

Last year, this work was launched on App Lab. It caters to the aesthetics and casual adventure game style of the children's group, so it has been warmly welcomed by Quest players. Starting from June 1st, it will leave the beta version and officially enter the Quest store. The Quest store version, which has added a multiplayer mode, can provide players with social functions, compared to the App Lab version.

In terms of details, "No More Rainbows", as the name suggests, is about destroying the beautiful rainbows in life. Therefore, players will play the role of the villain's guardian of hell. Their duty is to attack super cute invading creatures, such as roasting them on the grill. etc. In the campaign mode, you need to take back 4 unique worlds and show the power of hell.

《We Are One》

Developer: Flat Head Studio

Online date: June 1

The free demo version of the game has been launched in App Lab in 2021 and has received a lot of praise. Its gameplay is quite special. Although it is a single-player game, you can cooperate with multiple clones of yourself through time reversal and loop gameplay. Defeat the evil robots to complete the mission. Although your clone will die in the game, you will be reborn over time. According to reports, the game was officially launched on the Quest store on June 1 and will be sold for $19.99.

《NFL PRO ERA》

Developer: StatusPro

Online time: September 15, 2022

This is the first VR football game officially authorized by the NFL and NFLPA. At this Gaming Showcase, the developers announced some data completed since the release of the game, such as: Players have experienced more than 3 million NFL seasons. Over 9 million trophies unlocked and more.

Next, the game will be updated with more gameplay, including: multiplayer games, new modes, new features, etc.

《Onward》

Developer: Downpour Interactive

Online time: July 2020

Developed by Meta's first-party studio, the popular multiplayer shooting and simulation VR game "Onward". At this event, Meta announced that the game will be updated to version 1.11 in the summer, which includes two new weapons, more realistic motion animations, and more detailed tent scenes. In addition, practice rooms such as shooting ranges will also be upgraded to provide players with a long-distance shooting venue with a range of 600 meters.

《Little Cities》

Developer: Purple Yonder

Online time: May 12, 2022

This is a stand-alone strategy simulation VR game. It has been online for more than a year. During this time, the game has been updated with a number of features, including hand tracking, commemorative attractions, cute little citizens and Additional snow island scene.

Starting in June, the game will also launch a sandbox mode, which is characterized by a high degree of creative freedom, allowing players to freely create their dream islands in VR, such as islands dotted with small villages, thumb-shaped Dokdo, Spiral islands and other forms.

《Walkabout Mini Golf》

Developer: Mighty Coconut

Online date: September 24, 2020

This is a very good mini golf VR game. Since its launch in 2020, it has received more than 10,000 reviews in the Quest store, with a total score of almost five stars. In the past period of time, "Walkabout Mini Golf" has successively launched a number of DLC levels based on IPs such as movies and novels, embedding familiar elements into the magical golf course, which is both interesting and pleasing to the eye.

At the Gaming Showcase event, Mighty Coconut announced that the game will launch the Journey to the Center of the Earth themed DLC on June 8. This is also the second in the Verne novel level series (the previous one was the theme of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea). Features It is a mysterious world where a golf course is set beneath the surface of the earth.

In addition, a new Evil Lairs (classic card game) series of levels will be released starting in July. The first DLC is called Laser Lair, based on the theme of the Exploding Cat Fox Hunting game. The company plans to launch a pocket version of the iOS app this summer that will allow mobile players to play cross-platform with Quest. Reference: Meta

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