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Polyarc Games is porting VR puzzle-platformer Moss to flatscreen consoles and PC following the cancellation of a major project last month. The studio cut its workforce by two-thirds in April, with Meta also pulling funding from third-party VR projects. https://www.roadtovr.com/moss-vr-flatscreen-port-project-cancellation/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel will deliver the opening keynote at AWE USA 2026 in Long Beach, California from June 15-18. This is the second consecutive year Snap has headlined the XR conference, and comes as the company prepares to launch its first consumer AR glasses. The keynote is titled "Making Computing More Human". https://www.roadtovr.com/snap-ceo-evan-spiegel-keynote-awe-usa-2026-specs-ar/ #Metaverse #VR #AR

Chinese chipmaker GravityXR has unveiled what is claimed to be the smallest VR headset reference design yet. The G-X100-M0 features 4K OLED displays per eye, 90Hz refresh rate, 105-degree FOV, eye tracking and hand tracking. The company positions its chips as alternatives to Qualcomm for XR devices. https://skarredghost.com/2026/05/13/gravityxr-small-headset-impressions/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Hardware

Blade Runner: The Immersive Experience is heading to VR destinations in 2027. Developed by Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive in partnership with Alcon Entertainment and PHI Studios, the multisensory experience will blend dystopian environments with deep storytelling. A North American premiere is planned for 2027. https://www.roadtovr.com/blade-runner-immersive-experience-coming-to-vr-destinations-next-year-developed-by-dead-by-daylight-studio/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

Sky Legends: An Aeropostal Epic is an aerial adventure game for Meta Quest 3 launching May 18. Players investigate an air mail transport company in the early 1900s, with the story spanning ten years of history. The game supports motion controllers and hand tracking. A PC VR version is also in development. https://www.uploadvr.com/sky-legends-an-aeropostal-epic-takes-off-on-quest-3-next-week/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Meta Connect returns September 23-24 with the company teasing new smart glasses. The event will focus on the latest in VR, wearables, metaverse and AI. All eyes will be on Meta to see its next moves after a year of major restructuring and shifting priorities in XR. https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-connect-2026-date-announcement/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #XR

Samsung reportedly to debut first smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked on July 22nd in London. The company is working with eyewear brand Gentle Monster on design, running Google Android XR system. https://www.roadtovr.com/samsung-reveals-smart-glasses-unpacked-gentle-monster/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #XR

Crepe Master is a magical girl-inspired brawler for Meta Quest 3 where players fight enemies using gesture-based spells. The game draws inspiration from titles like Sailor Moon, offering a whimsical two-hour adventure aimed at younger players. https://www.uploadvr.com/crepe-master-hands-on-short-and-sweet/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Meta has unveiled a major update to its open-source Immersive Web SDK, adding AI-powered agentic workflows that let developers build VR experiences using tools like Claude Code and Cursor - without writing code. The company rebuilt a gardening demo in just 15 hours that previously took tens of thousands of lines of custom code. Over one million monthly users already access WebXR content on Quest. https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-immersive-web-ai-agent-toolkit-2026/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #AI

Google is holding two events in the next 10 days where we may learn more about Android XR smartglasses. The Android Show is on May 12, followed by Google I/O on May 19-20. Announcements about Samsung or Warby Parker collaborations could be revealed. https://skarredghost.com/2026/05/11/android-glasses-event-valve/ #Metaverse #VR #AR

Save Muny DLC brings Austin's historic Lions Municipal Golf Course to GOLF+ VR. Opened in 1924, Muny was one of the first desegregated golf courses in the American South, now faces development pressure. https://www.uploadvr.com/golf-dlc-imagines-a-rejuvenated-muny-one-of-the-first-desegregated-golf-courses-in-the-american-south/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

Meta Reality Labs posts another quarterly loss while VR headsets decline, but Snap's AR business grows 12 percent with sponsored lenses and Specs smartglasses looming. Meanwhile VRChat hit a record 158,000 concurrent users with 3.9x growth in Japan. https://arinsider.co/2026/05/08/ai-xr-beats-courtroom-drama-xr-earnings/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SpatialComputing

VRChat has revealed new user stats showing significant growth. The platform hit 158,192 record concurrent users and 100,000 daily average concurrent users, with over 250,000 active communities. Japanese user base grew 3.9x, driven by events like a February concert featuring Kaguya from Netflix anime Cosmic Princess. https://www.roadtovr.com/vrchat-key-stats-japan-growth-concurrents/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

TCL has unveiled new OLED and micro-LED displays aimed at XR headsets. The 2.24-inch OLED hits 1,700 PPI at 120Hz, claimed the highest for real RGB glass-based panels. The 0.28-inch micro-LED reaches 5,131 PPI for smartglasses. https://www.roadtovr.com/tcl-oled-micro-led-display-xr-sid-display-week-2026/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Hardware

OpenXR OSX enables PCVR gaming on Mac. The new runtime streams OpenXR content directly to Quest and Vision Pro headsets via a thin client, letting Mac users play SteamVR games they could not access before. Developed by long-time VR developer Yannick Comte. https://skarredghost.com/2026/05/07/openxr-osx-vr-mac/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

The developer behind Vertigo is helping create the Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades sequel. Zulubo, known for their work on the acclaimed VR title, is collaborating with Rust Ltd on H3VR 2. Details on release timing are still to come. https://www.roadtovr.com/vertigo-zulubo-h3vr-sequel-reveal/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Creature Feature & Friends VR Showcase revealed new VR games including open-world flight adventure Compass (Quest 3/3S, Steam May 28), viral language puzzler Wordbound, terraforming adventure Janet's Planets, and beat 'em up Crepe Master (May 7). https://www.roadtovr.com/creature-feature-vr-showcase-2026-games/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

A sequel to the beloved VR shooter Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades is coming to Quest 3 and Steam. Developer Rust Ltd promises a full extraction shooter with realistic gun models. Release expected 2026. https://www.roadtovr.com/h3vr-2-quest-steam-release-date-trailer/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

Remakes of iconic 90s puzzle games MYST and RIVEN are finally coming to PSVR 2 this month. Both games will support flatscreen and VR gameplay, transforming original point-and-click still frames into fully explorable 3D environments. Launches May 19th, priced at 35 USD each. https://www.roadtovr.com/remakes-of-iconic-90s-puzzle-games-myst-riven-finally-come-to-psvr-2-this-month/ #Metaverse #VR #Gaming

XPANCEO is partnering with French solid-state battery startup ITEN to develop AR contact lenses with ultra tiny built-in microbatteries. The companies hope the proof of concept will solve one of the main challenges in ocular wearables: conventional batteries are too thick and not durable enough for devices worn directly on the human eye. https://www.roadtovr.com/ar-contacts-solid-state-battery-xpanceo/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #XR

AR and VR technologies are being integrated into Army maintenance and training at Fort Bliss, Texas. These tools, including the Enhanced Multi-Sensory Maintenance Assistant (EMMA) and Augmented Reality Maintenance System (ARMS), aim to reduce repair times, improve access to technical information, and connect Soldiers with experts in real time. By merging maintenance and training, these technologies enhance operational readiness. https://www.army.mil/article/292095/augmented_reality_transforms_army_maintenance_and_training #Metaverse #VR #AR #Military

Meta’s stock dropped nearly 9% despite strong first-quarter results, due to a 20 million user decline and a significant increase in AI spending. The company reported a $4.03 billion operating loss for its metaverse and virtual reality division, Reality Labs, which has lost approximately $80 billion since 2020. While investors are concerned about costs, Meta’s strong fundamentals and AI advancements are seen as potential positives. https://fortune.com/2026/05/01/meta-mark-zuckerberg-tech-stocks-reality-labs-metaverse/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Meta

Survios, one of VR's most senior game studios and developer behind Alien: Rogue Incursion, is reportedly shutting down after most staff were laid off. The studio, founded in 2013, also made Creed: Rise to Glory and The Walking Dead: Onslaught. https://www.roadtovr.com/survios-layoffs-shutttered-report-alien-vr/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming

VITURE Beast XR glasses launch with the widest 57-degree field-of-view and 174-inch virtual display, priced at 549 USD. Connects via USB-C to PCs, phones and portable consoles. https://www.roadtovr.com/vitures-widest-field-of-view-ar-glasses-are-now-available-at-amazon-best-buy/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #XR

John Ternus, set to replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO, has a VR background but is reportedly skeptical of Vision Pro. Ternus worked at Virtual Research Systems in the late 1990s on early VR headsets before joining Apple in 2001. https://www.roadtovr.com/apple-new-ceo-bearish-on-vision-pro/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SpatialComputing

Jon Favreau integrated Apple Vision Pro into the production pipeline for The Mandalorian and Grogu, the new Star Wars film premiering in May. Speaking at CinemaCon, the director described using custom software on the headset to view on-set action in IMAX format during filming. Favreau previously deployed VR while directing The Lion King. https://www.roadtovr.com/star-wars-jon-favreau-apple-vision-pro/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SpatialComputing

Meta has introduced Capture Markers on Quest, showing exactly what will be in frame before you snap a screenshot or start a screen recording. The crop marks at the corners make it much easier to line things up properly. https://www.uploadvr.com/meta-quest-capture-markers-feature-screenshots-video-recording/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Quest

Apple's new New York City episode in the Elevated series for Vision Pro captures striking 180-degree views but often feels overstimulated, leaving limited room to connect with the city's spirit. https://www.uploadvr.com/can-apple-immersive-video-convey-the-spirit-of-new-york/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SpatialComputing

Blackmagic has unveiled the URSA Cine Immersive 100G, a VR camera system designed specifically for live Apple Immersive Video broadcasts. The camera features dual 8Kx8K sensors with up to 16 stops of dynamic range and uses 100G Ethernet to handle stereoscopic high-frame rate capture at up to 90fps. It will be available in Q3 2026 priced at 26,495 USD. https://www.roadtovr.com/blackmagic-unveils-vr-camera-for-live-immersive-broadcasts-built-specifically-for-apple-immersive-video/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #SpatialComputing

#Roblox will require #ageverification for users aged nine and older to access certain games. This change is part of the rollout of new #RobloxKids and #RobloxSelect accounts, which have different levels of protections for different age groups. https://www.theverge.com/games/910218/roblox-age-verification-check-games-kids-select-accounts?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

CD Projekt Red has partnered with Zero Latency VR to bring a Cyberpunk 2077 experience to warehouse-scale VR locations worldwide. The brand-new in-person experience is built specifically for Zero Latency VR's untethered free-roam technology, allowing players to explore Night City at human scale. Zero Latency operates over 150 venues in 30 countries. https://www.uploadvr.com/cyberpunk-2077-experience-coming-to-zero-latency-vr-locations/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming #CDProjekt

#RecRoom will be #shuttingdown on June 1st, 2026, due to #financialdifficulties and challenges in the #VRmarket. The platform will no longer be accessible after this date, and several features, including account creation and token rewards, are already disabled. Players can download their data, including photos and a final report card. https://blog.recroom.com/posts/schools-out-for-rec-room https://blog.recroom.com/posts/schools-out-for-rec-room?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

The relationship between AI and XR is more symbiotic than competitive. While AI elevates XR through tools like generative AR, XR is quietly becoming essential to AI itself - particularly in developing world models for physical AI. AWE USA 2026 will explore this with its new theme I, Spatial. https://arinsider.co/2026/03/18/ai-xr-which-one-needs-the-other-more/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #AIinMetaverse #SpatialComputing

PlayStation VR2 players can now take advantage of discounts on dozens of award-winning games as Sony's 2026 Spring Sale kicks off. Titles on sale include Arken Age, The Midnight Walk, Ghost Town, Gran Turismo 7, Vertigo 2 and many more, with savings of up to 80 percent. The sale runs through April 22. https://www.uploadvr.com/sonys-2026-spring-sale-discounts-award-winning-playstation-vr2-games/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #PSVR2 #Sony

#Meta and #EssilorLuxottica are preparing to launch two new #RayBan #smartglasses, the “Ray-Ban Meta Scriber” and “Ray-Ban Meta Blazer,” according to FCC filings. The filings suggest a launch is imminent, as they typically precede product releases by less than a month. https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-ray-ban-smart-glasses-2026-next-gen/?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

#Meta’s recent decision to shut down its Metaverse project, despite a significant investment, has reignited discussions about the viability of the concept. #NealStephenson offers insights into the #challenges for immersive #virtualworlds. He highlights the impracticality of #headmounteddisplays, the limited #developermarket, and the importance of a compelling #narrative in driving user #engagement. https://nealstephenson.substack.com/p/my-prodigal-brainchild?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

#Meta changes course on #HorizonWorlds VR shut-down: Meta will keep Horizon Worlds running in #VR for the foreseeable future, but will not be adding new games. The decision was made to support existing users. https://www.lowpass.cc/p/meta-changes-course-on-horizon-worlds-vr-shut-down?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

Evangelion VR game will primarily use hand-tracking: The upcoming EVANGELION: Delta Cross Reflections at the 30th Anniversary event in Tokyo features controller-free interaction, allowing players to perform all actions using hand and finger movements. The three-part series begins in 2026. https://www.roadtovr.com/evangelion-vr-game-hand-tracking-release/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #Gaming #HandTracking

VRChat broke its all-time concurrency record with 156,716 simultaneous users during a Japanese anime concert at the Sanrio Virtual Festival. The virtual event featured a performance by the main character from Netflix's Cosmic Princess Kaguya. Additional performances are scheduled through March 8th. https://www.roadtovr.com/vrchat-all-time-high-japanese-concert/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #VirtualWorlds

Fish! is a new social fishing world in VRChat featuring four scenic islands, upgradable rods, purchasable boats, and over 20,000 fish to catch. The experience blends Animal Crossing vibes with Webfishing-style gameplay. https://www.uploadvr.com/fish-in-vrchat-hands-on-impressions/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #VirtualWorlds

#FeiFeiLi's #World mLabs raised $1B in funding, with $200M from Autodesk, to bring #AIworldmodels into #3Ddesign workflows. The startup's models can generate immersive #3Denvironments and will integrate with Autodesk's CAD tools for entertainment and design. https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/18/world-labs-lands-200m-from-autodesk-to-bring-world-models-into-3d-workflows/?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

VRChat has broken its all-time concurrent user record, reaching 156,716 users during a Japanese anime concert. The Sanrio Virtual Festival featured Kaguya from the Netflix series, drawing huge engagement on the social VR platform. https://www.roadtovr.com/vrchat-all-time-high-japanese-concert/ #Metaverse #VR #AR #VirtualWorlds

»How #AI, #gaming and #virtualworlds are reshaping #Holocaustremembrance.« https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/02/1166912?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

»#Roblox demos #AItool to build #virtualworlds with text prompts.« https://www.techinasia.com/news/roblox-demos-ai-tool-to-build-virtual-worlds-with-text-prompts?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

»The rise and fall of #Oculus: How #Meta's #VR ambitions once began.« https://www.heise.de/en/background/The-rise-and-fall-of-Oculus-How-Meta-s-VR-ambitions-once-began-11168684.html?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

»#NASA Crew Studies #Robotics and #VirtualReality Advancing #SpaceTech.« https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/01/27/crew-studies-robotics-and-virtual-reality-advancing-space-tech/?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

»#Meta CTO says cuts to #RealityLabs are 'real cause for sadness' — but the company is still 'bullish' on #VR.« https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-cto-vr-metaverse-reality-labs-cuts-sadness-2026-2?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

»On with the show: #AI and #virtualreality step in to transform #liveperformance.« https://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-magazine/show-ai-and-virtual-reality-step-transform-live-performance?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

»#Gamecompanies see share prices plummet following the launch of #Google's very limited #virtualworld generator, #ProjectGenie.« https://www.eurogamer.net/game-companies-see-share-prices-plummet-following-the-launch-of-googles-very-limited-virtual-world-generator-project-genie?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures

»What’s next for #VR now that #Meta’s dumped #themetaverse?« https://www.euronews.com/next/2026/01/31/nobody-mourns-the-metaverse-what-went-wrong-with-zuckerbergs-vision-and-what-is-next-for-v?Metaver.se #Metaverse #VirtualWorlds #XR #VR #MR #AR #BeyondPictures