After a successful debut on Meta Quest, The Phoenix Gene is officially launching on Steam for PCVR today. Now, VR gamers can take full advantage of high-end rigs to enjoy sharper visuals, smoother gameplay, and an even more immersive experience in this genre-blending sci-fi adventure.
What is The Phoenix Gene?
The Phoenix Gene an original VR narrative action-adventure shooter that puts you in control of a mythical, time-traveling mythical beast soaring through fractured dimensions. Designed from the ground up for immersive physical gameplay, the experience blends on-rails shooting mechanics with strategic decision-making.
You’ll fly through dystopian cityscapes, alternate realities, and apocalyptic timelines. All while dodging obstacles, collecting power-ups, and blasting enemies with fireballs and smart bombs. What sets The Phoenix Gene apart is its unique “realm toggling” mechanic, which lets you switch between red and blue realities on the fly. This isn’t just a visual trick. Toggling changes the environment, the threats you face, and how you recover energy, adding a compelling layer of strategy to every mission.
Built for standing, sitting, and full room-scale setups, the game scales to how you want to play.
Steam Launch
The Steam version of The Phoenix Gene includes enhancements from the latest Meta Quest 1.3 update. The full details of which are as follows:
- Easy, Medium, and Hard Difficulty Settings
- Expanded Roomscale Options – From relaxed to high-movement
- bHaptics Integration – Feel every explosion and impact
- 15 Subtitle Languages – Including English, Japanese, French, and more
- Customisable Aim Offsets
- Unlockable Advanced Techniques Guide
The SteamVR edition of The Phoenix Gene is available from today, compatible with most PC VR headsets. The game is priced at $24.99 USD. However, there’s a 15% discount available for the first two weeks, bringing the price down to $21.24.
The Phoenix Gene Demo
Still not convinced The Phoenix Gene is for you? Well, luckily a free playable demo of The Phoenix Gene is now available on Steam. PC VR players can get a hands-on look and decide for themselves whether or not a purchase is necessary.
This demo isn’t just a short teaser. It includes the full tutorial level and a taste of the core mechanics, including realm toggling, third-person flying, and the game’s signature physical movement system.
For Meta Quest players, a Free Trial is also available through the Quest Store, offering a similar early experience tailored for standalone VR.
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