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Meta Quest 3 finally launched this week, and VR gamers everywhere are now experiencing the “magic” of mixed reality for the very first time. Will Meta’s latest technological feat prove to be the transformative experience that they’re selling everyone, or will it go down as just another gimmick? Only time will tell. In the meantime, we’ve all got some work ahead of us before we can give our final verdict. Here’s 80 games and applications that either support mixed reality on Quest 3 today or will do so in the very near future. https://youtu.be/q9tlKOGKaVs Arkio Arkio is a versatile design…
https://youtu.be/xRJOovfQsLc Far Cry is a classic first-person shooter game that was released in 2004 by Crytek. The game features a stunning tropical island setting, a gripping story, and a variety of weapons and vehicles to use. Far Cry is widely regarded as one of the best games of its generation, and has spawned several sequels and spin-offs. But what if you could experience Far Cry in a whole new way, with immersive virtual reality? Thanks to expert modder fholger (Cabalistic, the lead developer of Half-Life 2 VR), you can now do just that. Fholger has created a VR mod for…
BeamNG is regarded as one of the best sandbox, physics vehicle simulators. The game has been in early access since 2015 and has constantly gotten free content updates, adding everything from new missions, game modes, new vehicle types, maps & more. Today with its v0.30, BeamNG added official VR support to experience the game in a completely new way! The VR support has actually been quite a long time coming. One of the BeamNG developers mentioned that they’ve been working on it since 2022. OpenXR Compatibility One of the most notable features of this update is its broad compatibility. BeamNG’s…
Portal 2, Valve’s critically acclaimed puzzle-platformer, has long been celebrated for its innovative gameplay, compelling narrative, dark humor and is widely regarded as one of the best co-op experiences of all time. Now, thanks to the incredible efforts of talented modder Gistix, the game is now playable in 6DOF VR with motion controls. Gistix has literally created a portal into this beloved world, letting players fully and physically step into Aperture Labs for the first time. https://youtu.be/nQZ601kEDFI The First 20 Minutes Of Portal 2 A Whole New Way To Experience A Classic Experiencing the iconic world of Portal in VR…
In a recent announcement, Meta has shared its decision to discontinue a few classic virtual reality titles from its roster, including the Dead & Buried series (both Dead & Buried 1 & 2) and the beloved virtual pet game, Bogo. This follows the company’s earlier move to sunset Echo Arena, a decision that had already drawn the ire and disappointment of many dedicated players. A Shift To Horizon Perhaps? The Dead & Buried series, with its wild west shootouts and supernatural elements, had found a fan base among VR enthusiasts and was one of the first games to show off…
It’s been a while since our last VR Modding Monthly, so we have a LOT to catch up on! Strap in, there’s so many incredible things that’s been happening from our amazing Flat2VR community the last few months! If you’re unsure what the Flat2VR community is, read our first issue where we introduce ourselves! Praydog’s UEVR – A Tool That Adds 6DOF VR to Almost Every Unreal Engine 4 & Unreal Engine 5 Game The big question that we get asked more than any others recently is “when is Praydog’s UEVR mod coming out??”. Unfortunately, the only answer that he…
VR gaming continues to evolve, with the introduction of VR ports and non-VR games being adapted for virtual reality. This approach allows gamers to experience fully fleshed-out games in VR without developers having to create new games from scratch. In this article, we will explore seven games that could be a great fit for VR, as they possess elements that would translate well into immersive 3D gameplay. One game series that would be a perfect fit for VR is Killzone. Known for its dark and gritty atmosphere, this first-person shooter franchise offers intense gunfights and impressive particle effects. VR has…
Paradox of Hope was a VR-only single-player shooter with survival horror elements. It was made by one person and garnered surprisingly positive feedback. Drawing heavy inspiration from the Metro series, the game offered a post-apocalyptic setting in the Soviet Union, complete with a dark and gritty atmosphere that evoked genuine fear. Players had the ability to turn lamps on and off, use a lighter to burn webs and light their way, and wear a gas mask in radiated areas. Additionally, the game featured a watch on the player’s left wrist, indicating how long their filter would last. Despite being developed…
Welcome to the November 2022 edition of VR Modding Monthly, a monthly article to keep you up to date about all the exciting things going on in the wonderful world of the Flat2VR Modding community! As always, this has been a huge month for VR modding! As if right on cue to mark the fictional start date of Sword Art Online, one of the best and largest MMO’s in the world, Final Fantasy XIV is getting a VR mod, Praydog has made some huge breakthroughs on his Universal Unreal Engine Injector VR mod, Puredark and Praydog have made some huge breakthroughs that could…
Welcome to our first ever ‘VR Modding Monthly’, a series of articles to keep you up to date about all the exciting things going on in the wonderful world of the Flat2VR Modding community! What’s the Flat2vr Modding Community and Why Should You Care? We are a passionate community of modders bringing our favorite rich flatscreen games (often with thousands of hours of content) into full 6DOF VR. We love games built from the ground up for VR, but we feel that there’s also so much potential in existing games to be played in VR. With VR still growing, we believe…