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Meta is rebranding its Quest software platform to Meta Horizon OS, and opening it up to third-party headset makers. Headsets running the platform will feature a «Built with Meta Horizon OS» sticker on the box. They’ll have access to the same core software and platform services as Meta Quest headsets, including Meta’s tracking and mixed…

Meta says it will get rid of Quest’s unlisted App Lab and instead make the store much more open. The current Meta Quest Store has faced both criticism and praise for its highly curated console-like approach. That approach avoids the «shovelware flood» problem some other stores suffer from, but also heavily constrains the reach of…

Meta is partnering with Microsoft’s Xbox to create a «limited edition Meta Quest» headset. The announcement comes as Meta also announced it’s renaming the Quest software platform to Meta Horizon OS, and letting third-party hardware companies such as ASUS and Lenovo make headsets running it. Meta Horizon OS Will Run On Headsets From ASUS &…

CONVRGENCE is a post-apocalyptic VR survival shooter reaching Steam Early Access today. Created by solo developer Monkey-With-a-Bomb, CONVRGENCE is a STALKER-esque shooter with horror elements similar to Into The Radius and its upcoming sequel. Playing as a mystical artifact hunter scavenging for loot, each expedition across the Chernokamensk exclusion zone occurs in a procedurally generated…

In this week’s episode of the Between Realities VR Podcast, Alex and Skeeva host VR content creator Awaken Toast. Toast shares how VR technology has alleviated a genetic eye disorder and improved his life. Other topics include the popularity of FPS games, the arguably inevitable mainstream adoption of XR, and the current state of Zenith:…

Smalland: Survive the Wilds VR is a new open-world survival crafting game reaching Quest soon. Released in February on flatscreen platforms, Smalland: Survive the Wilds VR is a single-player adventure that involves exploration, scavenging, crafting and giant insects. Developed by Pocket-Sized Hands, the VR version features a new story that sees you play as a Smallfolk in…

We’re excited to announce the return of the UploadVR Showcase, and we want to hear about all of the interesting and original games you’ve been working on. UploadVR has been a trusted source for everything VR/AR for the better part of a decade, and it’s an honor every time a developer or publisher chooses us…

Searching for this week’s biggest VR stories? Here’s our latest news roundup. With VR hardware, Pimax revealed two new wired PC VR headsets — Crystal Light and Crystal Super. Two undocumented features were discovered in Quest’s v64 update. Meta discounted its Quest 2 accessories by 50%, while YouTube on Quest 3 now supports 8K 360°…

Synth Riders invites you to Take On Me with its 80s Mixtape, launching this week on most VR headsets. Marking the latest premium music pack for Synth Riders, the ’80s Mixtape—Side A’ introduces five new songs from famous artists like A-ha, Phil Collins, and more. While these new tracks are available as paid DLC, this latest…

Rust-inspired VR multiplayer survival game ‘Strayed’ reaches Quest App Lab and Steam Early Access today. Developed by Crustacean Interactive, Strayed takes place on a procedurally generated island where you begin with a rock and torch. Featuring base building, crafting and loot gathering, Strayed supports dedicated servers for a maximum of 100 concurrent players with weekly…

Roguelike shooter The Light Brigade introduces the Hunter class, a new world and more in today’s free update. Available on all platforms, The Light Brigade’s ‘Shadow Hunter’ update introduces the new archery-focused ‘Hunter’ class. Developer Funktronic Labs describes them as «a master of stealth» who wields a recurve bow and throwing knives. Unlocking them requires…

OhShape Ultimate gets a free fitness-oriented album today, and the PSVR 2 port will soon follow. Over a year after the OhShape Ultimate revamp, Odders Lab confirms it’s preparing for the upcoming fifth anniversary of the VR rhythm game inspired by Japan’s ‘Hole in the Wall‘ TV show. Calling this the ‘Power Up’ album, today’s…