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There's a new Payday game coming later this year, and it's VR
AppWizard
March 24, 2026

There’s a new Payday game coming later this year, and it’s VR

Starbreeze is launching a virtual reality game titled Payday: Aces High, part of the Payday franchise, developed by Fast Travel Games. The game features co-op multiplayer for up to four players and allows for solo play. Players assume the roles of elite bank robbers in chaotic heists, maintaining the series' elements of planning and teamwork. Payday: Aces High is set to release in the third quarter of 2026, specifically between July 1 and September 30, and will be available exclusively for Meta Quest and SteamVR headsets. Starbreeze's CEO stated that this game is part of a strategy to expand the Payday franchise through new formats. The studio is currently facing challenges, including issues with Payday 3 and layoffs, while the success of Aces High remains uncertain amid a reevaluation of VR investments in the industry.
VR specialist nDreams to lay off 17.5% of staff
AppWizard
September 17, 2024

VR specialist nDreams to lay off 17.5% of staff

nDreams plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 17.5%, affecting around 45 employees out of 253. CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh communicated this decision, citing a renewed strategic focus and challenges in the VR games market. Despite the layoffs, the company remains committed to the future of XR gaming and is working to support affected employees. This announcement follows nDreams' acquisition by Aonic for 0 million ten months ago.
PlayStation VR2 Users Might Not Need the Adapter to Play Games on PC After All - IGN
AppWizard
August 8, 2024

PlayStation VR2 Users Might Not Need the Adapter to Play Games on PC After All – IGN

Sony has introduced PC VR support for the PSVR2, allowing users to play popular PC VR titles like Half-Life: Alyx. To use this feature, a PC adapter is required, but some users have found a workaround by connecting the headset's USB-C cable directly to compatible graphics cards and downloading the PSVR2 Steam App. This workaround relies on the VirtualLink USB-C port, which is available on select GPUs, primarily from the GeForce RTX 20 series and AMD's Radeon RX 6000 and RX 7000 series. However, compatibility can vary, and some users experience Bluetooth connectivity issues with the PSVR2's Sense Controllers when not using the adapter. While the PSVR2 has impressive specifications, it has struggled in the market, and reports indicate cuts to funding for VR development. The addition of PC VR support allows access to a wider game library, but not all PSVR2 features are functional on PC.
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