Sci-fi classic “System Shock” gets official virtual reality version

On the VR Video games Showcase on August 13, 2026, Flat2VR Studios introduced two outstanding VR diversifications: the sci-fi traditional “System Shock” and the comedy shooter “Excessive on Life”. Each titles are set to be launched for Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and SteamVR. Flat2VR emerged from the VR modding scene and has been formally licensing VR ports of well-known video games since 2024. Most lately, the builders launched „FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR“, „RoboQuest VR“, and „Wrath: Aeon of Ruin VR“, amongst others.

Ten years after the Kickstarter promise

Flat2VR makes use of the remake launched in 2023 by Nightdive Studios as the idea for “System Shock VR”, for which a VR model was initially deliberate. Nonetheless, the Kickstarter campaign for the remake didn’t attain its meant stretch purpose, and the VR plans have been shelved in 2016.

The remake modernized graphics, controls, and sound, however remained true to the unique stage design. The setting within the claustrophobic corridors of an deserted house station is right for VR. There isn’t a concrete launch date for the VR model but.

“System Shock” was first launched in 1994 and is taken into account one of many precursors to the immersive sim style, considerably influencing later profitable sequence like “BioShock” and „Deus Ex“, for which Aspyr is currently working on a remaster.

“Excessive on Life”: Speaking weapons you possibly can contact

Additionally revealed on the showcase was “Excessive on Life VR”, which Flat2VR is planning for 2027 along with unique developer Squanch Video games. An in depth trailer already reveals concrete gameplay scenes and affords insights into the event. In accordance with Flat2VR producer Alastair Burns, the workforce has been engaged on the port for a couple of 12 months.

The 2022 comedy shooter, during which gamers battle a galactic drug cartel with speaking alien weapons, was an unlimited success on the time: Microsoft referred to as it the most important third-party launch on Xbox Sport Cross.

For Squanch Video games, this additionally brings issues full circle: the studio initially began with VR initiatives like “Accounting+” and “Trover Saves the Universe” earlier than making the leap to a flatscreen hit with “Excessive on Life”.

VR Video games Showcase August 2026: All bulletins

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Sport	Style	Quick Description	Launch Date
Whole Chaos VR	Survival Horror	VR model of the atmospheric psycho-survival horror based mostly on the Doom II mod.	To be introduced
Bootstrap Island	Survival Roguelike	The PS VR2 model of the survival journey is now out there.	08/13/2026
Gunman Contracts – Stand Alone	Motion Shooter	The VR and non-VR shooter shall be launched concurrently with Valve’s Steam Body.	On the launch of Steam Body
Tiny Flock	Puzzle	New cozy physics puzzler from the builders of Human: Fall Flat, the place sheep are guided by dioramas.	09/29/2026 (tentative)
Out of Sight VR	Horror Journey	Time home windows for PS VR2 and Meta Quest have been introduced for the horror journey already out there on SteamVR.	SteamVR: out there now; PS VR2: late 2026; Quest: 2027
DRIFTERS: Blackout Crew	Co-op Extraction Shooter	A brand new deep dive reveals extra of the cooperative extraction shooter and its tactile VR gameplay.	Coming quickly
Spirit Ritual	Horror	New VR/MR horror title the place gamers act as mediums to {photograph} ghosts and break a demonic curse.	Coming quickly
All On Board!	Board Sport Simulation	The board recreation “Virus!” is added as a free new recreation.	Coming quickly
R.A.I.D.	Co-op Sci-Fi Shooter	A brand new gameplay trailer reveals the co-op shooter and divulges a pre-order bonus.	Coming quickly
COVR	Tactical Shooter / MilSim	New tactical VR army simulator from the Zero Caliber builders, specializing in realism, pressure, and stealth.	2026
Zero Caliber 2 Remastered	Motion Shooter	The remastered model of the VR shooter shall be launched for PS VR2 in October.	October 2026
Inexperienced Hell VR	Survival	A brand new replace expands the principle recreation.	Coming quickly
The Lightkeepers	Co-op Motion / Survival	New perception into the cooperative survival recreation about defending a lighthouse towards nocturnal monsters.	09/10/2026
Adrian’s Quest	Motion Journey	New perception into the solo VR journey with physics puzzles and taking pictures on a dilapidated alien planet.	Coming quickly
The Rifted Skies	Parkour Roguelite	A brand new biome for the movement-intensive parkour roguelite has been offered.	Fall 2026
CONVERGENCE	Extraction Shooter	After Early Entry, model 1.0 shall be launched with a brand new story and extra content material.	09/17/2026
Knights of Fiona	Motion Journey	The fantasy VR recreation launches on September third; a beta check will happen beforehand.	09/03/2026
Rustmourne	Sci-Fi Survival Horror	New VR survival horror the place gamers discover a decaying facility and should survive creatures.	Early 2027
PAYDAY: Aces Excessive	Co-op Heist Shooter	A playtest for the brand new VR co-op heist shooter will begin subsequent week.	2026
Drop Useless: The Cabin	Co-op Zombie Shooter	The 80s zombie survival shooter will obtain a PS VR2 model.	08/27/2026
Trombone Champ: Unflattened	Rhythm Sport	New “Disney Film Magic” DLC brings six Disney and Pixar classics and two new environments to the sport.	Out there now
Excessive On Life VR	Motion Shooter	VR model of the humorous sci-fi shooter introduced for Quest, PS VR2, and SteamVR.	To be introduced
System Shock VR	Motion RPG / Immersive Sim	VR model of the System Shock remake introduced for Quest, PS VR2, and SteamVR.	To be introduced

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