VR hero shooter X8 has been doing well since its launch last year. The game has exceeded 500,000 downloads – a significant milestone for any VR exclusive – and has seen significant post-launch support from developers Thirdverse, Inc. Next on the roadmap however, is adding more social features, available now in the form of the X8 Freeplay Park update.
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Soul Covenant Slams Onto Quest, PSVR 2 & Steam Tomorrow
Like many of you, XR Source is a big fan of bold, brash, futuristic Japanese games. They have a design style and ethos that Western developers struggle to replicate. The latest to grace VR headsets comes from veteran team Thirdverse, with the action-packed Soul Covenant hitting PSVR 2, Meta Quest and PCVR headsets tomorrow.
X8 Meta Quest Now Available, PSVR 2 ‘Coming Soon’
Thirdverse has recently launched X8 as a free-to-play title on the Meta Quest Store. Compatible with Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2, this 5v5 VR hero shooter lets you play as a variety of heroes, each with their own interactive abilities and unique items. With the success of X8 ever-growing, Thirdverse are now looking to their next milestone: launching X8 on PSVR 2.
VR Hero Shooter X8 Targets November Meta Quest and Steam Launch
Thirdverse Inc. released its VR hero shooter X8 as an Early Access title for Meta Quest and PCVR headsets in May. After a selection of updates and an eSports league run the title is finally ready for an official launch. This will take place next month the studio has now confirmed.
Soul Covenant Screenshots Unleash the Action
Soul Covenant is the latest VR game from Japanese studio Thirdverse. The team behind Swords of Gargantua, Altair Breaker and X8, the game is currently playable at the Tokyo Games Show. After an initial tease earlier this month, Thirdverse has released new Soul Covenant screenshots and a trailer.
Inaugural X8 eSports League with $10,000 Prize Pool Launched
The future of VR eSports is about to expand as players and fans alike prepare for the X8 League. Announced by publisher Thirdverse, Inc., the eight-week season will kick-off on 25th September, 2023, with an official pre-season beginning on 4th September, 2023. Players will form their own teams and compete in a 5v5 demolition match each week. Those who climb the rankings can aim for a piece of the $10,000 cash prize pool.
X8 Adds New Hero in 2nd Major Update
Thirdverse, Inc., has announced the arrival of a second ‘Major Update’ for multiplayer hero shooter, X8. Included in this new release is a brand new hero, which X8 players can jump into immediately.
VR Exclusive Hero Shooter X8 Surpasses 70K Players
Thirdverse, Inc. has announced that the VR exclusive hero shooter game X8 has surpassed 70K users. Since the game’s Early Access launch in May 2023, 250,000 matches and 2 million rounds of competitive multiplayer shooting have been played.
X8 Update Brings Neo-Yakuza Map & Achievements
Thirdverse has released a new update for X8, the popular VR multiplayer hero shooter. Labelled ‘Major Update 1’, the new content includes a brand new map, an achievements system and a user reporting system.
X8 Updates Incoming
Thirdverse, Inc., has announced significant updates to X8, a VR multiplayer hero shooter game. Following the X8 launch for Meta Quest and SteamVR headsets last month, new feature are to be implemented as X8 continues to engage players and define the hero shooter for VR.