Video Games
‘Trenches VR’ Marches to October 22 Release [Trailer]
Steelkrill Studio is wading into a busy Halloween season this year, announcing their WWI horror game Trenches VR will be launching on October 22. Coming to PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2/3, and SteamVR, the release date announcement coincided with the release of a new trailer.
In Trenches VR, you’re not fighting against enemy soldiers – but against something far worse. Trapped in a nightmarish vision of the Great War behind enemy lines, your only wish is to return home. Players must navigate the claustrophobic trenches, eerie bunkers, and collapsing landscapes as they struggle to survive horrifying creatures lurking in the dark. And just because you passed somewhere already, doesn’t mean that nothing is really there. The world of Trenches VR may change with your sanity.
Armed with nothing but your instincts and a whistle that serves as both your lifeline and your curse—you’ll use sound to guide your way to freedom. Plan your next move as if it could very well be your last. Peek around corners, watch your footsteps and be always on the move. However, be aware that the creatures lurking in the darkness are attracted to every sound that you make. And thanks to Trenches VR making use of your mic, enemies can hear your breathing, whispers, and cries for help. They’ll also be able to hear if you walk on wood, or if you break any bottles.
Video Games
VR Survival Horror Title ‘Into the Dead: Crimson Heights’ Announced for Meta, Steam [Trailer]
PikPok are expanding their Into The Dead series into the survival horror realm with their new VR title Into the Dead: Crimson Heights. Described as a Hyper Reality survival horror game, the title uses state-of-the-art technology to push beyond the existing boundaries of roomscale Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality games to create a “world-first” player experience.
This new entry expands upon the Walton City zombie outbreak that was first depicted in Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days (which is currently in Early Access on Steam). Set during the first hours of the outbreak, Crimson Heights is a fresh entry in the franchise, using Hyper Reality technology to scan a player’s environment, turning their real-world furniture into in-game architecture and cover to create a new kind of immersive, reactive game world.
“At PikPok, we are constantly looking at fun and engaging ways to provide new and unique gaming experiences,” explains PikPok CEO Mario Wynands. “So with that very much in mind, we are excited to finally reveal Into the Dead: Crimson Heights, which combines tense stealth, tactical exploration and thrilling combat in a unique, body-driven experience.”
Into the Dead: Crimson Heights is currently in development for Hyper Reality on Meta and Virtual Reality on Steam, and is planned for release during 2027.