Alien: Rogue Incursion is coming to Quest later than anticipated, as developer Survios introduced the Quest 3 model of the sport is now delayed to “early subsequent yr.”
The studio introduced the information in an X submit, noting that each PSVR 2 and SteamVR variations of the sport will nonetheless arrive on the unique December nineteenth launch date.
Survios says the delay, which impacts Quest 3 and Quest 3S, is to “guarantee Alien: Rogue Incursion meets these excessive requirements and gives the Alien VR expertise that followers and gamers anticipate.” You’ll find the total message from Survios on the backside of the article.
This follows the sport’s first preview occasion, the place press went hands-on with the sport operating on Quest 3 tethered to a PC, consequently exhibiting off the SteamVR model. Notably, previews have been promising, with previewers from IGN and UploadVR praising the sport’s immersive environments, good narrative beats, and intuitive weapons and instruments.
Becoming all of these complicated and essentially lush environments into Quest 3’s comparatively extra demanding efficiency funds nonetheless is a giant sticking level for virtually all VR builders, because it requires much more care and polish to satisfy these ‘AAA’ visuals followers expect—making the delay regrettable, if not comprehensible from a developer standpoint.
A single-player action-horror recreation, Alien: Rogue Incursion is places you within the sneakers of Zula Hendricks, an ex-Colonial Marine on a harmful mission that brings her to the uncharted planet Purdan. Accompanied by the sentient AI companion, Davis 01, you’re tasked with preventing to the center of the infested Gemini Exoplanet Options analysis facility, preventing in opposition to packs of Xenomorphs alongside your manner.
The total message from Survios follows beneath:
At Survios, we take pleasure in delivering top-tier immersive gaming experiences for our gamers. To make sure Alien: Rogue Incursion meets these excessive requirements and gives the Alien VR expertise that followers and gamers anticipate, we’ve made the tough resolution to delay the sport’s launch on Meta platforms till early subsequent yr. PlayStation VR2 and Steam variations of the sport will nonetheless launch on December 19, 2024.
Our group has been delighted to see the reactions from the neighborhood, press, and creators following our first hands-on previews over the previous few weeks, and we couldn’t be extra excited to ship this terrifying, action-packed, and genuine recreation for followers of Alien, VR fanatics, and gamers new to VR.
We are able to’t await you all to immerse yourselves like by no means earlier than on this fan-favorite universe. Keep tuned to our social channels for the most recent updates on the sport – we’re assured will probably be definitely worth the wait, irrespective of the place you play.
