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AppWizard

July 22, 2026

Meta Horizon+ Adds XBOX Game Pass

Meta and XBOX have launched a starter edition of XBOX Game Pass on the Meta Horizon+ platform, providing access to over 50 games. This edition includes 10 hours of cloud gaming each month, allowing players to stream select titles without downloads. Users can also download games for unlimited play across various devices. The library features notable titles such as Fallout 4, Overcooked 2, Grounded, DayZ, Deep Rock Galactic, and SnowRunner. Meta Quest Touch controllers will soon emulate an XBOX gamepad, enabling easy access to Game Pass titles. The subscription to Meta Horizon+ costs .99 USD per year or .99 USD per month, with a one-month free trial for new users, and includes over 100 VR games.

BetaBeacon

July 21, 2026

Xbox Game Pass joins Meta Horizon Plus, and to be honest, I’m thrilled

Meta Horizon Plus is teaming up with Xbox to bring the "starter edition" Xbox Game Pass, which includes a library of 50+ games, to VR users on Quest headsets.

Winsage

July 14, 2026

Thinking About Installing Windows on Your Steam Machine? Read This First

Valve has released Windows drivers for the Steam Machine, allowing users to replace SteamOS with Windows for greater software flexibility. This transition requires a complete OS overhaul and may result in performance issues due to reliance on generic AMD graphics drivers, as Valve does not provide official support for Windows on the Steam Machine. Users have encountered a hardware issue known as the “Red Bar of Death,” which can often be resolved through power resets and ensuring proper ventilation. The upcoming Steam Frame VR headset is designed to operate independently of a PC, featuring standalone capabilities and enhanced SteamOS integration, but its success will depend on competitive pricing and developer support. The Steam Machine faces challenges such as high pricing, aging hardware, and limited official support, impacting its competitiveness in the gaming market.

AppWizard

July 6, 2026

New Meta Quest, SteamVR and PC VR games launching in July 2026

In July 2026, several virtual reality titles are set to release across various platforms: - Enigmo: Launching on July 7 for PC VR, it is a physics puzzle game where players redirect liquid droplets, plasma particles, and lasers. - Geronimo: An Early Access tactical shooter releasing on July 10 for PC VR, focusing on cooperative gameplay and team-based movement. - One More Delve 1.0: Celebrating its full release on July 13 for PC VR and Quest 3, this cooperative dungeon crawler features physics-based combat and loot collection. - Fixer Undercover: Arriving on July 16 for PC VR, it is a spy-themed escape room game where players solve challenges while disguised as a maintenance worker. - Roboquest VR: Launching on July 23 for Quest 3, this game includes a co-op update for enhanced multiplayer experience. - Puzzles of the World: Transitioning from Early Access to a full release on July 23 for Quest 3 and Quest 3S, it offers a miniature-building experience. - Cybercore Protocol: Releasing on July 26 for Quest, it turns players' surroundings into a mixed reality battlefield. - Hyperstacks: Scheduled for July 30 on SteamVR, it combines parkour, combat, and puzzle-solving with user-generated content. - Streets of Miami VR: Initially set for July 30, it has been postponed to August 28 on SteamVR, featuring a semi-open world in 1980s Miami.

AppWizard

June 30, 2026

New VR Games July 2026: Quest, PlayStation VR2, PC VR & More

As of July, several new VR games and downloadable content are set to be released across platforms like Meta Quest, Steam, and PlayStation VR2. Key upcoming releases include: - Enigmo - July 7 (PC VR) - Geronimo - July 10 (PC VR) - Fixer Undercover - July 16 (PC VR) - Roboquest VR - July 23 (Quest 3) - Puzzles of the World - July 23 (Quest 3) - Cybercore Protocol - July 26 (Quest) - Hyperstacks - July 30 (Steam) - Streets of Miami VR - July 30 (Steam) Additionally, the UploadVR Summer Showcase Humble Bundle is active until July 8, with discounts on various titles. The Steam Summer Sale and Meta Quest Summer Sale are also ongoing, with PlayStation VR2 expected to participate later in July.

AppWizard

June 24, 2026

Drifters: Blackout Crew Is A New Co-op Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Coming To PC VR & Quest

Salmi Games has announced its new project, Drifters: Blackout Crew, a virtual reality co-op extraction shooter, set to launch on Meta Quest and SteamVR platforms. In the game, players are stranded in deep space and must complete missions in fortified facilities to gather resources for upgrades and enhancements. It supports cooperative gameplay for up to four players and features tactile weapon handling and a jetpack for dynamic movement. The game aims to establish a unique identity in the VR extraction shooter genre, which includes popular titles like Ghosts of Tabor. Salmi Games, a German developer, has a history of providing ongoing support for its titles, with expectations for similar support for Drifters. The project has received funding from the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media. Players can wishlist the game on Meta Quest and Steam, but there is no announcement for PlayStation VR2.

AppWizard

June 4, 2026

New VR Games & Releases June 2026: Meta Quest, PC VR, PlayStation VR2, & More

- Fishing Party VR - June 1 (PC VR): A physics-based fishing simulation with twenty unique species across five locations. - Sky Legends: An Aeropostal Epic - June 3 (PC VR): An adventure game set in the early 1900s about an air mail transport company. - Outblast - June 4 (Quest, PC VR): A fast-paced arcade shooter against a rogue viral intelligence across five futuristic locations. - Sugar Madness - June 4 (Quest): An on-rails wave shooter where players defeat Dr. Sour and his sugary minions. - The Boys: Trigger Warning - June 9 (PS VR2): A stealth action game based on a comic and TV series. - Downtown Club (1.0 release) - June 11 (Quest): A competitive street racer launching its final version after two years in Early Access. - Spell Siege - June 18 (Quest): A gesture-based magic wave defense game where players earn 'Sou Essence' to unlock spells. - Starvault - June 18 (PC VR): A VR MOBA combining first-person shooter mechanics with hero-based combat, free to play on Meta Quest. - Project S - June 30 (Quest): A tabletop real-time strategy game inspired by classic RTS titles of the 1990s, with future DLC plans.

BetaBeacon

May 28, 2026

‘When we started our studio, we were building the wrong games.’ Millions of Meta Quest owners are playing games like Ug VR every month, and they’re redefining VR as we once knew it

- Facebook bought Oculus in 2014 and rebranded to Meta in 2021 to become a metaverse leader. - VR gaming is evolving towards social and communication platforms. - The success of VR games is driven by community feedback and player involvement. - Social VR games are becoming more popular, with a focus on creating and sharing content on social media platforms. - Games like Scary Baboon blend familiar mechanics with horror elements and emphasize cooperative gameplay rather than competition.

AppWizard

April 28, 2026

Denuvo dealt major blow as crackers claim all non-VR games with the anti-tamper have been bypassed

Every non-VR game utilizing Denuvo DRM has been successfully compromised due to the emergence of the Hypervisor bypass, a method that deceives Denuvo into believing it is functioning correctly. This technique requires users to disable Driver Signature Enforcement, raising security concerns. The CrackWatch subreddit reports that all non-VR Denuvo games have been cracked or bypassed to some degree, with Capcom's Pragmata being completely bypassed just two days before its official launch. Cracking Denuvo within the first week of a game's release can lead to revenue losses of up to 20% for developers and publishers. Irdeto is actively developing updated security versions to address the Hypervisor bypass, assuring that these measures will not compromise game performance.

BetaBeacon

April 23, 2026

One Meta Quest game is reviving my love for multiplayer gaming

Forefront.AC is a new VR game developed by the same developers as Breachers, set in the year 2035 with 32-player battlegrounds and two game modes. Players can choose from four classes and pilot various vehicles, with semi-destructible environments. The game has been in early access and has seen significant improvements leading up to its version 1.0 release, including the addition of a combat bow. The game provides an immersive experience with easy communication between teammates built into the headset.