Releases Recap: February 20 – 24
This week, we released a bunch of titles and updates across the Meta Quest Platform. Here’s a rundown of the highlights:
The Light Brigade
The world remains in eternal darkness and only you can bring the dawn. Enlist in the ranks of The Light Brigade, humanity’s last line of defense. Journey through procedurally-generated battlegrounds as many times as it takes to free the souls of the fallen in this challenging roguelike shooter. Physics-based gunplay pairs with powerful light magic to create tense tactical battles against increasingly difficult enemies. Loot magical tarot cards from enemies and treasure chests during runs to stack a variety of buffs and debuffs, for devastating effects. Ascend the ranks of The Light Brigade to improve your weapons, spells, character traits, gear, and abilities, and uncover the mysteries of what led to the world’s downfall as you fight to save it from darkness.
Perfect For: Fans of BONELAB, Blade & Sorcery: Nomad, and Until You Fall
Developer: Funktronic Labs
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro
More Info: “Free the Souls of the Fallen in ‘The Light Brigade,’ Now Available on Meta Quest 2”
Mixture
Mixture is an action-adventure game in which two enemies form an alliance of necessity and traverse barren worlds together in a quest for redemption. In this dual character control game, you alternate between playing as the master alchemist Sephairos and exiled knight Sola, in both first- and third-person perspectives. One devastates her foes with the swing of her scythe, while the other can come up with all sorts of alchemical concoctions that grant unique advantages on the battlefield. You’ll have to use both their abilities to platform, solve puzzles, and defeat giant bosses to survive this atmospheric tale!
Perfect For: Fans of Moss: Book II, Down the Rabbit Hole, and Maskmaker
Developer: Played With Fire
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro
More Info: “Mix and Slash Through a Fantastical World in ‘Mixture’ for Meta Quest 2, Out Today”
Papaye Bang Bang VR
If a Picasso painting and the Wild West had a neon baby—and that baby were armed with a slingshot—the end result might look something a little like Papaye Bang Bang. The brightly colored mobile game makes the leap to VR, letting players team up for 2v2 or 3v3 competitive co-op action, go head to head in 1v1 mode, or play solo against the game’s AI. There are 30 flashy and colorful maps and 10 wacky characters to imitate, inspired by America from North to South!
Perfect For: Fans of Blaston, Shooty Fruity, and Barbaria
Developer: YOBIKE STUDIO
Available On: Meta Quest Platform
More Info: “‘Papaye Bang Bang VR’ Slingshots Onto the Meta Quest Platform”
Jurassic World Aftermath Collection
Welcome (back) to Jurassic World Aftermath. Two years ago, players crash-landed on Isla Nublar only to find it overrun with Velociraptors, Pteranodons, and other ruthless dinosaurs. Then in September 2021, Coatsink and Universal Games and Digital Platforms continued the story (and ramped up the tension even more) with Jurassic World Aftermath: Part 2. Now with the launch of Jurassic World Aftermath Collection you can seamlessly play through the full story in a single combined package. Anyone that previously picked up Part 1 will also be automatically upgraded to the Jurassic World Aftermath Collection and can return to play through Part 2 now.
Perfect For: Fans of Primal Hunt, Song in the Smoke, and Espire 2
Developer: Coatsink Software
Available On: Meta Quest Platform
More Info: “Life Finds A Way: The ‘Jurassic World Aftermath Collection’ is Out Now on the Meta Quest Platform”
Synth Riders - Gorillaz Music Pack
Immerse yourself in the virtual world of Synth Riders with the brand new Gorillaz Music Pack. Groove to some of Gorillaz' most iconic hits, including tracks from their latest Cracker Island album, on a new Gorillaz-themed stage. This new music pack is a perfect addition to your ever-extending library of tracks, and includes “Feel Good Inc.,” “Clint Eastwood,” “New Gold (feat. Tame Impala and Bootie Brown),” “Dare,” “On Melancholy Hill,” “Cracker Island (feat. Thundercat),” and “Sleeping Powder.”
Perfect For: Fans of Beat Saber, Audio Trip, and Pistol Whip
Developer: Kluge Interactive
Available On: Meta Quest Platform
Onward - Update 1.10
Onward’s new Update 1.10 delivers two new weapons, an Eastern European map, and more. Get ready to wield the MP7A2 submachine gun and the SR-2MP Veresk. They’re small, lightweight, and designed to be used in tight quarters against conventionally armored combatants, which makes them perfect for the new map, Egress. Egress is a snowy urban map set in a port city in Estonia, with a focus on close-quarters battle and medium-range combat. The map is tightly packed with alleyways, warehouses, loading docks, and a centralized hotel that open up plenty of ways to strategize with your team to cover ground effectively and outflank your opposition. Update 1.10 also boasts several upgrades, including regional servers, new animations for bots, and a range of bug fixes on some of the game’s most popular maps.
Perfect For: Fans of Contractors, Zero Caliber: Reloaded, and Phantom: Covert Ops
Developer: Downpour Interactive
Available On: Meta Quest Platform
More Info: “‘Onward’ Update 1.10 Delivers New Weapons, European Map, and More”
Sweet Surrender - Long-Term Progression Update
This week Sweet Surrender released the Long-Term Progression Update, focused on giving players more long-term motivation and rewarding those who play the game regularly. The update upgrades the Vending Station, allowing players to invest gear found in each level and unlock more vending machines, better loot, and even (at later levels) discounts. There are also new visual indicators in many parts of the tutorial and early-game balance has been adjusted, making it easier for new players to start playing Sweet Surrender.
Perfect For: Fans of In-Death: Unchained, Captain ToonHead vs The Punks from Outer Space, and COMPOUND
Developer: Salmi Games
Available On: Meta Quest Platform
After the Fall - Descension Update
Greetings Runners! The new Descension Update for After the Fall includes two brand-new Harvest Maps, Subway Station and Hospital. Make your way through the underground subway tunnels of Los Angeles and clear out the Snowbreed infestation, or fight through the Hospital Harvest site before delving further into the city underground. The Descension Update also introduces a new Quick Play matchmaking option. Pressing “Quick Play” from the enlisting machine in the lobby will start matchmaking the player with other Runners for any harvest level. The difficulty will be selected based on the most appropriate difficulty level for the player and the difficulty level below that.
Perfect For: Fans of Drop Dead: The Cabin, Alvo, and Zombieland: Headshot Fever
Developer: Vertigo Games
Available On: Meta Quest 2 + Pro
Epic Roller Coasters - Stonehenge
This week Epic Roller Coasters launched a brand new map, Stonehenge! Check out this new radical adventure, full of loops and high speeds. Can you help solve the mysteries of this mysterious place and find out what is really happening? Gather your friends, enjoy the ride, and scream as loud as you can! And stay tuned—this is the first of many new roller coasters around the world.
Perfect For: Fans of Coaster Combat, Richie's Plank Experience, and Walkabout Mini Golf
Developer: B4T Games
Available On: Meta Quest Platform
Visit the Store on the Meta Quest and Rift Platforms for even more immersive content. We’ll see you back here next week for another batch of releases.
