VR Games Showcase Spring 2026: All Announcements, Games, and Release Dates

The VR Games Showcase Spring 2026 recently concluded, making a significant impact on the virtual reality industry. The event featured a packed schedule including cult franchises, brand-new intellectual properties, highly anticipated Flat2VR ports, and a wealth of updates for community-favorite titles.

Below is a comprehensive, game-by-game summary of this essential event.

Major Announcements and New Franchises:

Payday: Aces High: The flagship co-op heist franchise is coming exclusively to VR! Developed by Fast Travel Games (Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice), the game will feature a new team ('The Aces') battling an antagonist named Jupiter. Expected in 2026 for Quest and PC VR, with four-player heists.
The Boys: Trigger Warning: The hit Amazon series gets a VR adaptation! This brutal action and immersive sim game, developed by Arvore, puts you in the shoes of a character trying to escape Homelander. Releases March 26th on Meta Quest, with a PS VR2 version to follow.
Compass: A brand-new open-world piloting adventure from Trebuchet Studios (Broken Edge). Scheduled for Spring 2026 on Quest, PS VR2, and PC VR.
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes: The official event sponsor confirmed its release date. Get ready to shiver on April 24th on PS VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR.

Flat2VR Studios Showcase (Classics Ported to VR):

The officially recognized modding scene continues to transform our favorite 'flat-screen' games:

FlatOut 4 VR: Total Insanity: Completely rebuilt with 3D-modeled cockpits and 6DOF support thanks to modder Mutar. The destructive racing game enters Early Access on PC VR on April 23rd.
Wrath: Aeon of Ruin - Brutal Edition: Team Beef presented its full port of this bloody retro-shooter, optimized for VR with manual reloads and dismemberment. Releases April 9th on Quest, PC VR, and PS VR2.
Roboquest VR: The frantic FPS roguelite will receive its co-op mode and Meta Quest port on May 21st.
Trombone Champ Unflattened: Teasing a new licensed music pack that appears to be straight from Disney!

Upcoming Releases, Early Access, and Updates (The Main Show):

Exoshock (Founder's Edition): The hyper-fast shooter launches its Founder's Edition ($12.99) guaranteeing lifetime access to the game with exclusive content. PS VR2 and Steam versions are coming soon with full crossplay (including with PS5/PC players without a headset).
Forefront 1.0: The 32-player Battle Royale exits Early Access on April 23rd with new maps, weapons, and a lighting overhaul on PC VR.
Spymaster: Innerspace VR (A Fisherman's Tale) unveiled gameplay for this highly original temporal espionage thriller. Early Access release later this year on Quest and PC VR.
The Lightkeepers: A cooperative survival game developed by Spectral Games, expected in Q3 2026 on Meta Quest.
The Amusement: A fascinating narrative and puzzle game set in the 1920s, which uses redirected walking to simulate large spaces in your living room. Releases April 16th (Quest and PC VR).
Dimensional Double Shift - Sporelando DLC: Owlchemy Labs will offer a brand new free world to its wacky job simulation game on April 23rd.
Among Us 3D: VR Definitive Edition: The ultimate update and definitive edition is planned for April 7th on all platforms.
Panoptic 2: The sequel to the excellent asymmetric cat-and-mouse game will now pit the VR player against up to four flat-screen players. (PC VR and Quest).
One More Delve: A beautiful physics-based co-op dungeon crawler, scheduled for April 27th.
VMX (Shown in the show): The multiplayer BMX, scooter, and mountain bike game releases on Steam VR on March 26th (and later on Quest).
Space Control: A chaotic and humorous space adventure game landing on April 1st on PC VR and Quest.
Primal Rumble: A hilarious mixed reality card combat game on Meta Quest, where characters battle on your coffee table like toys.
VRacer Hoverbike: Immediate deployment of a circuit creation tool via a free update.

Quick Updates (Video Montage):

Bootstrap Island: The first major post-launch update (Q2 2026) will bring new creatures, challenges, and improved inventory. (PS VR2 port nearly complete).
Legendary Tales - Dawn of History: A massive DLC launched today with stat overhauls, new dungeons, healing abilities, and weapons.
Beat The Beats: The boxing rhythm game arrives on Quest and PC VR on April 2nd.
Puzzling Places: The essential 3D puzzle game releases on Steam (and playable on flat screens) on April 9th with cross-platform multiplayer.

The Pre-Show: Indie Gems Fair:

The beginning of the conference was packed with indie gems to keep a close eye on:

Bloxer: A physical 'Match-4' game for up to 9 players. Released March 24th.
How To God: Major update for the god game with new quests and buildings.
Shop & Stuff: Chaotic supermarket simulator, releases March 27th on PS VR2.
Peak Rhythm: Immediate addition of multiplayer for this climbing rhythm game.
A Long Survive: A zombie shooter claiming to have the largest hordes in VR. Expected in April (PS VR2, PC VR) with crossplay.
Virtual Hunter: Releases on Quest and PS VR2 on May 27th.
Full Steam Undead: An original steampunk FPS where you shoot zombies from a train.
Isle of Food: A cooking/restaurant management simulator expected in April on Quest/PC VR.
Squingle Arcade: A zen free-to-play course game, planned for almost all headsets.
Confined: Leaving OKB-134: A horror game in an abandoned bunker (with flat-screen support coming).
Plasmaborne: Frantic gameplay for this shooter already available on Meta Quest.
Interlocked: Puzzle Islands: A relaxing puzzle-game released March 24th on Quest.
Crepe Master: Become a 'Magical Girl' and save the universe with a frying pan! Scheduled for May 7th.
Sol Protocol: A co-op space sci-fi roguelike for up to 3 players (Open Alpha very soon).

What's Next?

At the end of the broadcast, the organizers announced that the VR Games Showcase would return for the very first time during the Summer Games Fest, finally giving virtual reality the platform it deserves within the biggest summer event in the video game industry. Mark your calendars!