SpaceOwl Games has announced a sequel to their 2022 real-time strategy game, BattleGroupVR. Moreover, a demo version of the sequel, simply titled BattlegroupVR2, will be available for you to download for PC VR or Meta Quest next month.
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BattlegroupVR, But Newer
BattleGroupVR is a first-person, real-time strategy (RTS) game set in space. The title debuted via Early Access in July 2020, and was later followed by a full release. Built specifically for VR, unlike traditional RTS games, you’re not a detached commander – you’re on the bridge of your flagship, actively involved in the battle.
The original title was very positively received by critics and fans alike. The revelation that a sequel was in the works had a rather muted response. However, now that SpaceOwl Games are gearing up for a demo launch – ‘a bigger, better sequel’ – you can expect to see much more of BattlegroupVR2 very soon.
BattlegroupVR2 Gameplay
In BattlegroupVR2, you’ll engage in tactical fleet combat designed for a fully 3D space battlefield. You’re tasked with the responsibility of training your captains, overseeing resources, and ensuring each ship is fit for purpose.
You’ll grow your fleet and oversee ship upgrades before diving into immersive space battles. As with the original game, you don’t just command from above. You lead your fleet firsthand, making tactical decisions in the heat of battle.
As you’ll be in command a variety of starships, from nimble Corvettes to devastating Battleships, you’ll need to equip them with a full arsenal. Powerful weapons, shields, and support systems are obtainable to match your playstyle. You can also recruit skilled captains, each of whom bring their own tactical expertise to turn the tide of battle.
In order to do all of this however, you’ll need to skillfully manage resources. Mine asteroids, trade valuable commodities, and hunt down space pirates to forge your reputation as you grow your fleet.
Demo Launch
BattlegroupVR2 will include multiple gameplay modes at launch. Whether you’re enjoying the scenic, immersive views as a navigator, or raging intensive battles in Conquest Mode, you can choose your own pace in BattlegroupVR2. Open World mode allows you to explore the procedurally generated galaxy. Then there’s Combat Gauntlet, which is a relentless test of endurance and strategy where you can grow your fleet in a series of combat missions. The rewards will grow the deeper you get, but so will the challenges.
There’s also an asynchronous multiplayer promised, however it’s not yet known which of these gameplay modes will be included in the demo version of BattlegroupVR2. With a launch planned for 12th September, 2025, we won’t have to wait too long to find out.
BattlegroupVR2 is currently planned to launch late in 2025. Do you think the game has what it takes to become one of the best VR RTS games for Meta Quest? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
