With the middle of the year definitely, it’s time to see what virtual reality (VR) video games are VRFocus is very excited to play before the end of 2021. The last six months have not disappointed with so many Maskmaker, Cosmodread, Demeo, The Climb 2, i Goal while providing excellent RV experiences. While you may still be busy playing these 2021s, you still have more to offer.
As there is no shortage of upcoming VR video games scheduled for the launch of Q3 / Q4 2021, those who are about to get the headphones as Sniper Elite VR i Sam and Max: This time it’s virtual. have been omitted. Not because VRFocus you don’t want to play them, they just arrive this week!
Lone Echo II
Ready for Dawn’s sci-fi sequel Lone Echo II has appeared in several “More Anticipated” rounds and hopefully this should be the last time. Because as part of the Oculus Gaming Showcase, Lone Echo II was confirmed in the summer of 2021. It was originally revealed to be exclusive to Oculus Rift in 2018, Lone Echo IIThe release date was moved from 2019 to 2020 and finally to 2021, at which point seeing that the Oculus Rift platform was discontinued.
The single-player sci-fi adventure, Lone Echo II continues the story in which you play a robot named Jack who must help Captain Olivia Rhodes survive the dangers of space. Exclusive to Oculus Store, it’s worth taking a look at the original, even if they like the titles Half-Life: Alyx now they have overcome it.
- Compatible headphones: Oculus Rift (Oculus Quest via PC Link)
- Release Date: Summer 2021
Smoke song
The first 17-bit VR title (Shogun’s skulls, GALAK-Z), Smoke song it is partly a survival adventure and partly a mysterious narrative. You will be able to hunt with bows and axes, look for resources to make new objects while exploring this beautiful prehistoric world and discovering its secrets. Players will find that the creatures behave like real wild animals, so they will be hungry, scared and tired, likely to attack or flee depending on the situation.
Revealed during the March PlayStation Spotlight, Smoke song it was certainly one of the most amazing announcements. 17-Bit has been revealing snippets of gameplay, but little about the story. In any case, the video game looks fascinating.
- Compatible headphones: PlayStation VR, Oculus Quest and Rift
- Release Date: 2021
Low End
An ambitious cyberpunk project by Iris VR Inc., Low End, reaches most major VR platforms, as well as PlayStation 5, which supports non-VR gamers. Low End he leaves you in a futuristic city like a policeman patrolling the dark streets of the city 303, who are in a crime. You are given free rein to explore this open world, become a good cop to maintain order or exploit your position and earn some credits.
The money will mean you can give yourself a few toys, buy new weapon upgrades, or make sure your teammates are well cared for. While Low-Fi The official release is scheduled for later this year on Steam; you can buy the early access version at itch.io for $ 35 if you can’t wait.
- Compatible headphones: PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Valve Index and Windows Mixed Reality.
- Release Date: Q4 2021
Fracked
Another revelation from PlayStation Spotlight Fracked comes from nDreams, the team behind it Phantom: Covert Ops. An exclusive PlayStation VR, Fracked is an action-adventure where you are given as much freedom as possible to assault levels and eliminate enemies. Ski, run, climb, jump to the base and zip line with the surroundings, using the PlayStation Move drivers to get any information you include, even items to use as a cover.
Set on top of an Alaska mountain, nDreams makes you fight interdimensional enemies called “Fracked” with all sorts of weapons. Also, if you have a PlayStation 5, there are console-specific enhancements, including uncapped dynamic resolution, frame rate, improved resolution, and load times.
- Compatible headphones: PlayStation VR
- Release Date: Summer 2021
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall
The only major IP currently expected for virtual reality headsets this year, Carbon Studio and Games Workshop, is poised to delve into Wartorn’s endless universe. Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall this summer.
In a proper Warhammer style, there is an epic narrative in which you play Lord-Arcanum Castor Stormscryer, leader of an entourage of Stormcast Eternals who have been summoned due to an increase in Nighthaunt’s forces, triggered by an event called Necroquake to the Kingdom of Death. . Armed with devastating melee weapons and magical abilities, all you have to do is deliver Stormcast Eternal justice.
- Compatible headphones: PC VR and Oculus Quest
- Release Date: Summer 2021
After the fall
Originally won in 2020 after a 2019 revelation After the fall is Vertigo Games ’next RV experience, which promises many zombies (sort of) in an alternate future where Los Angeles has frozen and most local residents have turned into monsters called Snowbreed.
Another title that makes him finish VRFocus’ Previous list “Most Expected”, since then Vertigo Games has released a lot of new images After the fall game. Built around a cooperative experience of up to four players, there will still be a single-layer campaign when everyone is busy. These Snowbreeds are of all shapes and sizes, from the annoying ones that run through the roof to the big types of heads. It will be a journey full of action.
- Compatible headphones: PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Valve Index
- Release Date: Summer 2021
Arashi: Castles of Sin
Do you think there are not enough badass ninja video games in virtual reality? Well, look no further Arashi: Castles of Sin which will be a PlayStation VR exclusive. A stealthy combat experience set in feudal Japan, Arashi: Castles of Sin puts you in the role of an elite shinobi named Kenshiro who must retrieve the castles of House Arashi captured by a ruthless group of bandits.
Each area is a sandy environment so you can decide how to face each fight, up close and with a samurai sword, or quietly from the rooftops with a shuriken. All weapons will be authentic at the time of Japan’s history. You even have a wolf mate to kill enemies, what more could you ask for?
- Compatible headphones: PlayStation VR
- Release Date: Summer 2021
I hope you die 2: the spy and the liar
Following the success of its original, resolving puzzle header, Schell Games will return this summer with I hope you die 2: the spy and the liar, again trying to thwart Zoraxis’ plans for world domination.
You will have six world trotting missions with even more demonic puzzles to solve, I hope you die 2: the spy and the liar it will still maintain its non-locomotor game, where everything tends to be at a physical distance, comfortable for all players. This time, it will feature some new stars, such as Wil Wheaton (Big Bang Theory, Star Trek: Next Generation) to give voice to the famous John Juniper and singer and songwriter Puddles Pity Party to the tune of the theme.
- Compatible headphones: PlayStation VR, Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Valve Index
- Release Date: Summer 2021
Wanderer
An adventure full of time-traveling puzzles developed by New Zealand studios M Theory and Oddboy, Wanderer it commissions you on a journey to save humanity by heading to key points in history. Let historical events like the landing of the moon or help Nikola Tesla with his latest invention.
Wanderer is another of those intriguing experiences that could offer a wide variety of games when it launches this year. Plus, it doesn’t look half bad either.
- Compatible headphones: PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Valve Index
- Release Date: 3Q 2021