After some new VR games in November 2023? We're once again rounding up our latest monthly highlights.
It's hard to understate just how busy October was for VR gaming and following the Quest 3 release, we counted nearly 50 Quest 3 launch games. Those were mostly upgrades for existing games that often patched in mixed reality support, but many new experiences like Dungeons of Eternity, Genotype, Samba De Amigo: Virtual Party, The 7th Guest and Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord joined them.
November doesn't feature any major VR hardware releases but that doesn't make this month any quieter. Between releases from Ubisoft, nDreams and more, there are plenty of big games are coming. As always, keep this page bookmarked and we'll keep the list updated across the month as we receive further release date confirmations.
For now, here are all the big upcoming VR games reaching Quest, PC VR, PSVR 2 and Pico 4 in November 2023.
Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom - November 2 (PC VR, PSVR 2)
Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom offers an original story set between Seasons 4 and 5, involving a power struggle between rival gangs. Released this March for Quest and Pico, it now receives a Complete Edition on SteamVR and PSVR 2 with all previous post-launch DLC included.
PowerWash Simulator VR - November 2 (Quest)
Published by nDreams, PowerWash Simulator VR brings the flatscreen hit to Quest this month with VR-specific features, such as quick nozzle changes through a new tool belt. We'll bring you our full review soon but for now, here's our preview from Summer Game Fest.
Space Salvage - November 2 (PC VR, Quest)
An 80s sci-fi themed VR adventure, Space Salvage sees you joining an intergalactic corporation as a trainee. Your goal involves gathering resources from 30 different environments and crash sites, gradually upgrading your ship as you earn credits with three narrative paths available. Coming to Quest and Steam, check out our preview from EGX 2022 to learn more.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice - November 2 (PSVR 2, Quest)
Following Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife in 2021, Paradox's World of Darkness returns to VR once more with Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice. A narrative adventure RPG focused on stealth available on PSVR 2 and Quest, you can check out our review now ahead of launch later this week.
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Cactus Cowboy - Desert Warfare - November 2 (PC VR, PSVR 2, Quest)
Created by a solo developer, Cactus Cowboy - Desert Warfare marks the latest entry in this indie FPS series. In Desert Warfare, you'll step into of Cactus Cowboy in a fight against the Bug Army. We're told that the PSVR 2 version includes adaptive trigger support, while the SteamVR release supports bHaptics and ProVolver/Protube accessories.
Liminal Phase - November 3 (PC VR)
Previously released on SideQuest, Viveport and Vive XR Elite, Liminal Phase now makes its way onto SteamVR this month. A VR horror experience set in a parallel 90s, you're tasked with fighting malevolent monsters, solving puzzles and exploring Frank's troubled psyche.
Kill It With Fire VR - November 7 (PSVR 2)
Published by tinyBuild, Kill It With Fire VR adapts the flatscreen spider hunting game for virtual reality. We previously called it an "arachnophobia nightmare" when it released on Quest and PC VR. On PSVR 2, eye-tracking support lets you pick up objects with a quick glance.
Demeo Battles - November 9 (PC VR, Pico, Quest)
Demeo Battles is a PvP spin-off for Resolution Games' tabletop co-op dungeon crawler, Demeo. Using the same turn-based tactics, art style, champions and more from the original game, this allows for shorter 1v1 or 2v2 competitive matches. Arriving on Quest and Steam, the latter supports both VR and non-VR modes, and a Pico release is also confirmed.
STRIDE: Fates - November 9 (Quest)
Initially announced as an hour-long solo campaign, publisher Joy Way is now releasing Stride: Fates as a paid standalone sequel to Stride, featuring a supposedly 5-8 hour campaign. Arriving first on Quest, a SteamVR release will follow early next year.
X8 - November 9 (PC VR, Quest)
Developed by Thirdverse, X8 is a free-to-play competitive 5v5 shooter that released in early access this May. It's now officially launching on Quest and Steam this month, while the publisher confirms PSVR 2 and Pico versions are "coming soon."
Ziggy's Cosmic Adventures - November 9 (PC VR, Quest 2)
Ziggy's Cosmic Adventures is a VR space sim with arcade-style combat. Piloting a one-man craft, you play as a bounty hunter who's taken possession of a small but powerful alien. With the Empire closing in, you're tasked with surviving their attacks while managing your spaceship. It's coming to Quest and PC VR.
Pavlov Shack - November 14 (Quest)
Two years after reaching App Lab, team-based multiplayer VR shooter Pavlov Shack receives a full release this month on Quest. For anyone playing on Quest 3, Shack will target a higher refresh rate at 90Hz.
Assassin's Creed Nexus - November 16 (Quest)
Assassin's Creed Nexus brings Ubisoft's popular action-adventure series to VR for the first time through a spin-off, featuring three returning assassins - Connor, Ezio and Kassandra. Arriving this month exclusively on Quest, you can check out our recent Nexus preview and interview to learn more.
Room of Realities - November 17 (PC VR, Quest)
Following an early access launch on App Lab and Steam, Room of Realities now receives a full release. Developed by Bluekey, this anthology of virtual Escape Rooms can be played solo or in online co-op.
Tiger Blade - November 17 (PSVR 2)
Influenced by Korean neo-noir cinema, Tiger Blade promises "stylish, adrenaline-soaked combat" as you play as an assassin working within the Tiger Clans. Across the streets of Sewoon, you're tasked with stealing a mysterious package and slashing your way through thugs. It's coming exclusively to PSVR 2.
MechaLeague - November 29 (PC VR)
Developed by Mechabit, MechaLeague describes itself as a "high speed" online multiplayer experience, utilizing arm swinging and grapple hooks for movement. Releasing this month on Steam Early Access, the full release promises more game modes and customization. A Quest version is also confirmed but a release date remains unknown.
CookieRun: The Darkest Night ~ Chapter 1 - November 30 (Quest)
The first part of a three-chapter adventure, CookieRun: The Darkest Night ~ Chapter 1 adapts the popular mobile game for Quest. You play as GingerBrave, a newly baked cookie armed with a candy cane attempting to escape the Witch's castle and defeat The Darkest Lord.
Next Move - November 30 (PC VR, Quest)
Focused on platforming based on your physical movements, Next Move offers a unique platformer with joystick-free movement set across "dreamlike worlds" filled with fantasy architecture set against various challenges. A demo with three levels is currently available on Steam, App Lab and SideQuest.
Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior - November 30 (Quest)
A sequel to 2021's Sniper Elite VR, Rebellion partnering with Just Add Water once more. Playing as a former Italian resistance soldier called 'the Partisan,' Winter Warrior sees you embark on a story-driven campaign to find and destroy Nazi 'wonder-weapons.' Promising a "wide range of difficulty, comfort and control options" alongside bHaptics and ProTube VR support.
Stranger Things VR - November 30 (Quest)
First announced last year, Stranger Things VR is a psychological horror action game from Tender Claws with MR support. Playing as the main antagonist from season four, Vecna, you fend off monsters, form the hive mind and enact his plan for revenge against Eleven and Hawkins. Currently only confirmed for Quest, it's also planned for "major VR platforms."
Breachers - November 2023 (PSVR 2)
Developed by Triangle Factory, Breachers is a 5v5 multiplayer team-based shooter that takes inspiration from Rainbow Six Siege and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, splitting you between attackers breaching a bomb site or defenders trying to stop them. Released in April on Quest, Pico and PC VR, the PSVR 2 edition includes adaptive trigger support and enhanced visuals.
LOFI Katana - November 2023 (PC VR)
Published by VRKiwi, LOFI Katana is a new VR rhythm game that involves hitting shurikens with your katana and waving your fan to the beat. Alongside LIV integration for streaming, it includes an in-game procedural generation system that analyses songs to create custom levels.
Interested to learn about more upcoming VR games? Check out our full list below, which covers upcoming Quest 2, PC VR, Pico and PSVR 2 releases across 2023 and beyond:
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