Releases Recap: August 24 – 28
This week, we released several titles and updates across the Oculus Platform. Here’s a rundown of the highlights:
Facebook Horizon (Invite-Only Beta)
Facebook Horizon invites you to explore an ever-expanding universe of virtual experiences designed and built by the entire community. We’ve been testing Horizon with an early group of creators. And in the coming weeks, we’ll start bringing some people from the waitlist into Horizon’s invite-only beta. We’re excited to share what we’ve been working on and continue building Horizon with you—this is just the start.
Perfect For: Fans of Rec Room, Altspace VR, and Bigscreen
Developer: Facebook
Available On: Oculus Quest // Rift Platform
More Info: “Facebook Horizon Invite-Only Beta Is Ready For Virtual Explorers”
Shooty Fruity
Previously available on the Rift Platform, Shooty Fruity combines job simulation with exhilarating combat that makes you feel like a true action hero—scan, serve, and pack across countless missions to rise the leaderboards.
Perfect For: Fans of Ballista, Fail Factory!, and Angry Birds: Isle of Pigs
Developer: nDreams
Available On: Oculus Quest // Rift Platform
More Info: “Going Bananas: Shooty Fruity Brings Cashier Combat to Oculus Quest”
HouseFlipper VR
HouseFlipper VR brings a unique experience to virtual renovations, both for newbies and experts alike. Create your dream home from scratch and bring out your inner designer.
Perfect For: Fans of Let’s Create Pottery VR, SculptrVR, and Gravity Sketch
Developer: Frozen District
Available On: Oculus Quest // Rift Platform
Medium by Adobe
Medium by Adobe is the premiere VR creative tool. Sculpt, model, and paint in an immersive environment. Whether you’re a total beginner, aspiring creative, or professional artist, quickly and easily create 3D objects and expressive works of art.
Perfect For: Fans of Tilt Brush, SculptrVR, and Quill
Developer: Adobe Inc.
Available On: Rift Platform
Yupitergrad
Yupitergrad is arcade platforming like you haven't seen before. Solve spatial riddles where you need to be both dexterous and quick-thinking.
Perfect For: Fans of Red Matter, Lone Echo, and The Room VR: A Dark Matter
Developer: Gamedust
Available On: Rift Platform
Live in Oculus Venues:
- August 29 // Onward Cybershoes VIP Tournament // 10:00 am – 1:00 pm PT
- August 30 // WNBA: Phoenix @ Minnesota // 3:00 – 5:30 pm PT
- August 30 // Echo Arena VRML Season 2 Week 9 // 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT
- August 30 // WNBA: Atlanta @ Los Angeles // 5:00 – 7:30 pm PT
- August 31 // The Monterey Bay Aquarium Moon Jelly Cam // 2:00 – 5:00 pm PT
- September 1 // The Monterey Bay Aquarium Shark Cam // 2:00 – 5:00 pm PT
- September 2 // The Monterey Bay Aquarium Aviary Cam // 2:00 – 5:00 pm PT
- September 3 // 2016 San Marino GP - Full MotoGP Race // 5:00 – 6:30 am PT
- September 3 // The Monterey Bay Aquarium Kelp Forest Cam // 2:00 – 5:00 pm PT
- September 3 // Trixie Mattel // 5:00 – 6:00 pm PT
- September 4 // The Monterey Bay Aquarium Sea Otter Cam // 2:00 – 5:00 pm PT
- September 16 // Facebook Connect // 10:00 am – 4:30 pm PT
Visit the Oculus Store on Oculus Quest, the Rift Platform, and Oculus Go for even more immersive content and some weekend flash sales. We’ll see you next week for a new batch of releases!
