#VR & mixed reality

The Steam Next Fest demo for Rustmourne showcases a sci-fi horror shooter that excels in creating psychological tension through minimalist enemy design and sound-based tracking. Players navigate a derelict facility using…

Meta has acknowledged a decline in Quest headset sales, attributing a 6% drop in Reality Labs revenue to reduced hardware demand. The company now plans to release new VR headsets only when major technological breakthroug…

Daumier: Lila & Ghost is a co-op-only puzzle adventure released for Quest on October 15, 2026, priced at $14.99. UploadVR's hands-on session found its puzzles and story disconnected, moving from medieval scenes to a gard…

UploadVR tested the PC VR demo for RAID VR during Steam Next Fest. The game places players as interstellar customs agents who scan ships for contraband, then board vessels carrying illegal goods and fight smugglers. Its …

VRChat's Open Beta client and Avatars SDK beta now include native SDK-level face tracking for avatars. Previously, full facial tracking depended on OSC and the community VRCFaceTracking tool, with avatars needing add-ons…

Snap has brought Robert Downey Jr. onto its SPECS team as an honorary Chief Customer Experience Officer. He will help develop original content, Lens experiences, hardware collaborations, and in-person experiences for the…

A free PC VR mod for Gears of War: E-Day is in development and aims to support the entire single-player campaign. The creator says stereo rendering, full-body IK, manual reloads, weapon switching, two-handed aiming, cove…

Supernatural has returned to Quest in early access under the newly independent Supernatural Health, following its spin-out from Meta. The fitness app offers subscription workouts with music, a new home environment, and s…

Joy Way's Fading Light is a VR zombie survival shooter for solo players or groups of up to four. It is scheduled to arrive on Quest on November 12, with players exploring an open city, collecting resources, crafting, and…

FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR has left PC VR Early Access with its 1.0 release on Steam. The update introduces first-person ejections, reworked multiplayer, adjustable AI, support for bHaptics and more steering wheels, ex…

DreamVR's The Rifted Skies is an action roguelite whose movement relies on swinging your arms to run and perform parkour. A free Steam Next Fest demo is available now, while the finished game is planned for Steam and Que…

Ramen VR has announced that Zenith’s servers will go offline on December 18, 2026. Sales of Zenith: The Last City and its Zennies currency ended on October 21, while Infinite Realms will be downloadable until November 18…

Owlchemy Labs, the Google-owned studio behind Job Simulator, has revealed Hyper Visor, an arcade-style shooter that will launch for XREAL Aura. XREAL Aura is positioned as the first see-through AR glasses running Android…

This guest article by Antony Vitillo offers VR developers an introduction to China’s XR market and business landscape. It highlights China and the United States as leading immersive-tech markets and points to China’s lar…

Meta and ESPN are partnering to deliver live college football games in 180-degree immersive 8K video through Quest's TV app, with the first game streaming October 10th. Beginning next spring when Meta's VR Glasses launch…

Shil is a psychological horror-puzzle title that uses minimalist two-tone aesthetics and clever sound design to create an unsettling atmosphere that reviewers find surprisingly engaging. Players navigate through void-lik…

Real VR Fishing is receiving a free Halloween-themed update on October 13 featuring five new maps, exclusive spooky fish species, and cosmetic rewards earned without payment. The patch introduces hand-tracking support, e…

Resolution Games will delist its Rocket League-inspired VR arena sports game Ultimechs on October 20, 2026, and discontinue multiplayer services across all platforms. Players will retain access to single-player modes aft…

Kluge Interactive has implemented hand tracking functionality for Synth Riders on Quest 3 and 3S headsets, making the rhythm game's full catalog of over 200 songs playable without controllers. The update also introduces …

FunFitLand's CombatFit workout mode now features knee strike mechanics using a grab-and-smash technique that engages core muscles while improving balance during exercise. The fitness app has also launched its meditative …

Walkabout Mini Golf has released its 42nd course, Escape From Planet Xylodon, featuring a space-themed environment with rideable creatures and new avatar customizations. The update introduces a mulligan system allowing p…

Meta has introduced VR Glasses, a $1,300 mixed reality headset launching in Spring 2027 that targets productivity and communication rather than gaming, marking a departure from the company's Quest strategy. While the dev…

Meta is developing a dedicated virtual cinema environment called Theater Home for its Quest headsets and upcoming VR glasses, according to evidence discovered in Horizon OS 2.9 testing. The feature will allow users to vi…

New Canvas, Jacaranda Productions, and Pico are producing Coltrane, a five-episode VR series continuing the detective noir narrative established by the 2016 experience VR Noir: A Day Before the Night. The series follows …

Omega Pilot Evolution is a futuristic racing title that successfully captures intense high-speed gameplay across multiple VR platforms without inducing severe motion sickness, though it requires careful design calibratio…

The New York Giants have launched Giants 360, a platform delivering 360-degree video content through their mobile app and YouTube channel that allows fans to experience games from field-level perspectives in VR. The curr…

The Norwegian government has announced plans to introduce temporary legislation that would prohibit smart glasses in various public locations including parks, beaches, museums, and shopping malls, with the primary justif…

Meta has purchased 43 U.S. patents from Sony related to virtual and mixed reality headsets, with 419 global patents expected to transfer in total by agreement signed in December 2025. The massive patent sale signals Sony…

UploadVR is accepting submissions for its Winter 2026 showcase event scheduled to premiere on December 11th, with no application fees required from participating developers. The free platform allows creators to reveal ex…

Fresh Tracks VR adapts the 2025 rhythm roguelike game to virtual reality with motion control sword-slashing and steering mechanics. Players navigate a snowy mountain course while slashing enemies and obstacles to musical…

A polished VR mod for Titanfall 2 has arrived with what may be the best aspect being its streamlined installer that eliminates the typical hassles of VR modding. Unlike many VR mods released recently that feel incomplete…

Pimax introduced the Crystal Pro, a premium VR headset priced at $1,399 featuring wireless PC VR streaming via Wi-Fi 6E and an optional 60GHz AirLink adapter with under 2ms latency. The device combines high-resolution QL…

Road to VR celebrated its 15th anniversary by releasing an interactive timeline documenting major industry events and the publication's evolution since its founding in 2011. The outlet has published over 10,000 articles …

Meta has released Horizon OS 2.9 to its Public Test Channel, featuring a complete redesign of how Quest headsets handle 2D windows and applications. The new Display Evo system allows windows to open spatially around the …

A VR modder using AI assistance has successfully ported the PlayStation VR exclusive Astro Bot Rescue Mission to Meta Quest 3 and PC VR platforms, making use of an open-source PlayStation 4 emulator. The standalone Quest…

A new WebXR application allows Quest 3 users to directly compare their headset's 110-degree horizontal field of view with Meta's upcoming VR Glasses, which feature a narrower 70-degree horizontal FOV. Meta's VR Glasses, …

Infinity Games is launching Traffix XR: Cities of Tomorrow on October 15 for Meta Quest headsets, offering a relaxed traffic management experience playable in both mixed reality and full VR. Players design road networks …

Meta's Horizon+ subscription service now includes free add-ons featuring cosmetics and in-game currency, starting with rewards for Orion Drift. October's lineup adds two new games—Swarm 2, a fast-paced roguelike shooter …

Meta's new VR docuseries titled Open Season on Draymond Green premiered on Meta Quest, following the NBA champion through six therapy sessions with sports psychologist Dr. Carrie Hastings as he works through personal and…

Birdseed VR, a relaxing birdwatching and photography title, is launching on SteamVR on October 8 with full cross-play compatibility between Steam and Meta Quest users. The cozy game features silly, charming birds in a fo…

UploadVR has compiled a list of ten promising horror games in development for VR platforms, including titles like Out of Sight VR and Confined: Leaving OKB-134 that showcase diverse horror concepts from stealth-based gam…

A comprehensive VR mod by CircuitLord enables players to experience Titanfall 2 in virtual reality with full head tracking, weapon aiming, mech controls, and interactive reloading mechanics across the game's entire arsen…

Pixelity's upcoming XR game based on the classic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion features hand-tracked combat and exploration mechanics that show promise in early builds. The full game, launching early next year with more …

Sega Amusements has announced The House of the Dead: Reawakened, a two-player VR arcade attraction set inside a Gothic manor facade. The cabinet uses an 85-inch front display and two 43-inch window displays for jump scar…

Apple Vision Pro now offers The World of Red Bull: Big Wave Surfing, an eight-minute 180-degree video set in Teahupo’o, Tahiti. The experience moves through multiple viewpoints, including underwater reef scenes, boat-sid…

Samsung's upcoming smart glasses have passed FCC testing, with filings for the SM-O200P and SM-O200J models linked to Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames. The devices are expected to run Google's Android XR and includ…

A new teaser for Evangelion: Δ Cross Reflections shows pre-release footage that includes hedge-trimming and pie-eating interactions. The VR/MR action-adventure is planned as the first part of a trilogy covering all 26 ep…

UploadVR's monthly roundup covers VR titles scheduled for October 2026 across Quest, PC VR, PS VR2, and other platforms. It includes dates and details for games such as VMX, Pedal Rebel VR, a Walkabout Mini Golf DLC, and…

Beat Saber has added ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” as its fourth Shock Drop of 2026. The track is available now on Quest and PC VR for $1.99. Co-written by both artists, the song was the lead single from ROSÉ’s debut album…

Dungeons of Eternity has received a free update called Tomb Extraction, introducing a new dungeon type as the VR roguelite approaches its fourth year. Players use a rune sequence to shape the layout, rewards, and difficu…

Carbon Studio, known for The Wizards, is launching Arizona Truck Driver in Early Access on Quest this October. The simulation promises over 25 hours of gameplay, six American and European trucks, extensive customization,…

Solo developer Aaron Cryderman released the Arboretum update for Solara One in early September. The update introduces a Holodeck-inspired area with Quest and Explore modes, set in a forest featuring a Buddha statue, glow…

Mighty Coconut has announced Escape from Planet Xylodon as Walkabout Mini Golf's fifth official DLC course of 2026, arriving October 8. Players will answer a distress signal on an alien world filled with unusual plant li…

Meta will bring its Muse AI agent to its smart glasses soon, enabling voice-controlled tasks without needing a phone. Muse debuted earlier in September on mobile and web in the US, using the Muse Spark model to browse, r…

Mighty Coconut, the developer behind Walkabout Mini Golf, is laying off 10 employees in its second downsizing of 2026. Founder Lucas Martell said the games industry and VR market remain difficult, and that slower growth …

Tiny Flock is a mixed and virtual reality puzzle game from No Brakes Games, released on September 29, 2026 for Quest and SteamVR. Players guide sheep across 21 themed dioramas by manipulating physics-based obstacles and …

The Arcturus Vision Camera is a small, $150 add-on that improves Steam Frame's passthrough view with color and higher resolution. It plugs into a hidden expansion port beneath the nose bridge and takes over the headset's…

This comparison weighs Valve's Steam Frame, Meta's Quest 3, and the upcoming Meta VR Glasses across specs and intended uses. It frames Steam Frame as a choice for power users and tinkerers, Quest 3 as the budget-friendly…

Meta intends to sell a cinching strap accessory for its upcoming VR Glasses so the headset stays secure during energetic movement. The strap links the ends of the glasses' detachable temple arms instead of replacing the …

Meta is preparing to launch photorealistic avatars it calls Holograms, initially for its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, with Meta VR Glasses expected in spring 2027. Unlike Apple Personas, these avatars are generated thr…