Headbanging rhythm recreation, rated 96% on Steam, is coming to VR quickly

Few video games really feel like completely apparent candidates to port over to digital actuality, however Steel: Hellsinger is certainly one of these video games, and we now have affirmation {that a} VR model is coming in 2024. On the time of writing it nonetheless holds a colossal 96% optimistic score general having launched in September 2022.

We see Steel: Hellsinger as one of many finest rhythm video games on PC, and supplied that this port lives as much as expectations, it ought to debut as top-of-the-line VR video games in latest reminiscence. Digital actuality is already having an important yr, following on from the success of the Meta Quest 3 final yr, and large titles making the leap will solely assist strengthen its attraction.

We spoke to Trivium’s Matt Heafy again when writer Funcom placed on a tremendous reside present at Gamescom 2022, and he praised the lineup of gifted steel artists that had been assembled for the sport.

Since its launch, Steel: Hellsinger has seen two DLC packs launched, the 93% rated Dream of the Beast and 96% rated Purgatory, the latter of which not solely added new music however a free horde mode as properly.

A 3rd DLC pack was squeezed in between the opposite packs however acquired with much less positivity because it diverted from the core steel themes that had set Steel: Hellsinger up for its preliminary success.

Because the launch of the Purgatory DLC in December 2023, we’ve heard little or no from writer Funcom or developer The Outsiders, so to now know {that a} VR model is coming to Meta Quest, PSVR 2, and Steam, is a aid – it’s nice to see assist for the sport continues to be alive.

The port is being dealt with by Lab42, a UK-based studio that’s a part of Sumo Digital Group. They’ve historically acted as a assist studio nevertheless it has dealt with many different port initiatives previously.

You possibly can wishlist the VR model of Steel: Hellsinger on Steam and the Quest Retailer proper now with an official launch date and value to be confirmed. The sport may also be launched on PSVR 2.

In case you’re searching for one thing to play whilst you look ahead to Steel: Hellsinger VR, try the very best Meta Quest 3 video games which are obtainable proper now.