3R Games have revealed release date for their latest title, Cave Crave. The studio behind the bestselling Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street and upcoming physics sandbox builder Besiege VR has a third leg to stand upon, and it’s hitting the ground running this month.
What is Cave Crave?
Cave Crave is a spelunking adventure made for VR. You’ll be marveling at the detailed terrain textures and killing time playing with stones, or catching falling waterdrops. It’s a truly explorative experience; there’s no map system, meaning that you’ll be creating your own navigation trail using chalk markings. You’ll be able to climb wherever and however you like, building your own way towards the goal. Every surface is reachable if you’re bold – and skilled – enough. The game offers realistic, non-repetitive and highly irregular underground layouts.
“Forget square corridors with “cave03.png” textures. We’re doing the real thing,” says Piotr Surmacz, game director and 3R Games CEO.
Gameplay Modes
Cave Crave will offer three gameplay modes at launch. The first is a more traditional story mode. Here, you’ll begin your expedition with the first story chapter, featuring a starting map set. A second map set expanding the story will arrive shortly after the release as 1st of planned free updates.
The second, known as ‘Tourist’, allows you to revisit explored caves in a relaxed, pressure-free experience. And finally, a completely optional and standalone mode makes things significantly more terrifying. Dive into the terrifying unknown, where your tools are your only defense against… things. Cave Crave‘s Horror Mode has been deemed ‘too scary for most’. Certainly not for the faint of heart.
Cave Crave Release Date
Cave Crave will arrive on Meta Quest on 26th June, 2025. The PSVR2 edition will arrive shortly after, on 10th July. Both titles will be priced at $14.99 USD, with a pre-order price of $12.99.
As stated above, a second map is promised for the Story mode post-launch. Furthermore, this update will also add a new breathing mechanic. You’ll have to master your breathing to squeeze through impossibly tight spaces, or to avoid drowning while cave diving. According to 3R Games, new maps and content will be added in free updates, expanding the game world and offering more for story mode and explorers alike.
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