Road to VR

Established in 2011, Road to VR stands as the largest independent news source focused on the consumer virtual reality sector. We delve into the forefront of virtual reality, augmented reality, and the interaction between humans and computers. Our mission is to navigate the landscape of current immersive technologies while envisioning a future where reality can be flawlessly simulated.

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This Free 'GTA' Mod Brings 'San Andreas

6 days ago | roadtovr.com | Scott Hayden

Many of Rockstar’s most beloved titles have never gotten proper VR support, however modder ‘Holydh’ has now released a modified UEVR plugin for the PC version of GTA: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition (2021) that brings the updated 2004 classic to PC VR headsets. The mod, called the ‘GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition – 6DoF UEVR Plugin’ brings full first-person VR along with 6DOF motion controls to the Steam version of the game.
VR Attraction Chain Sandbox VR Passes $200M in Lifetime Revenue with 29 New Locations Expected in 2025

6 days ago | roadtovr.com | Scott Hayden

Location-based VR destination Sandbox VR announced it has surpassed $200 million in lifetime revenue as it continues its rapid global expansion, with 29 new locations planned for this year. Founded in 2016, Sandbox VR is one of the few out-of-home VR attractions to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, having reemerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late 2020 after being forced to lay off a majority of staff and effectively close doors for much of that year.
Beyond Victory' Mixed Reality Game Heading to Quest 3

1 week ago | roadtovr.com | Scott Hayden

ILM and Lucasfilm today revealed gameplay of their upcoming Quest 3 game, Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset, which offers up both virtual and mixed reality gameplay. In partnership with Meta, the studios served up a first hands-on with the game to attendees at ‘Star Wars Celebration 2025’, taking place April 18-20 in Tokyo, Japan. Along with it comes a good slate of gameplay revealed its first teaser.
'Virtual Skate' to Bring Realistic Multiplayer Skateboarding to Quest 3 & PC VR, Trailer Here

1 week ago | roadtovr.com | Scott Hayden

XR indie Flip Axis Studios announced a multiplayer VR skateboarding game that promises to bring actual skating action to Quest 3 and SteamVR—minus the risk of rolled ankles and broken limbs.
Crashes & Poor Performance Plague Early Reception of 'Civilization VII' for Quest 3

1 week ago | roadtovr.com | Scott Hayden

It’s been over a week since Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – VR (2025) launched on Quest 3, and although developer PlaySide Studios has issued a performance update following its April 9th release, players are still struggling with poor performance and crashes of the $60 VR port.
Bigscreen Says Tariffs Will Not Increase Price of Beyond 2 PC VR Headset

1 week ago | roadtovr.com | Scott Hayden

Wide sweeping tariffs levied by US President Donald Trump have led to uncertainty in just how the XR hardware industry will react. Now, Bigscreen says its recently announced Beyond 2 PC VR headset will not see a price increase as a result. Bigscreen released a statement on X wherein the company maintains its Beyond 2 headset, priced at $1,019, isn’t getting a price bump despite increased tariffs applied to many goods manufactured in China.
Report: Apple CEO “cares about nothing else” Than Building Breakout AR Glasses Before Meta

1 week ago | roadtovr.com | Scott Hayden

Apple is rumored to be working on two versions of Vision Pro, however a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman alleges the Cupertino tech giant is aiming to beat Meta to the punch with a pair of AR glasses. Citing someone with knowledge of the matter, the report maintains Apple CEO Tim Cook has put development of AR glasses as a top priority, as the company plans to release such a device before Meta. “Tim cares about nothing else,” the source told Bloomberg.
Varjo is Leaning in on Training Sims & Bespoke Integration, 'Aero' Likely its First & Last Consumer Headset

1 week ago | roadtovr.com | Ben Lang

Varjo, creator of high-end enterprise MR headsets, dipped its toes into the consumer VR market with the release of the Aero headset back in 2021. But now the company says its focus is narrowing on training sims and deeper integrations focused on enterprise customer needs, making a followup to the Aero headset is unlikely. In an interview with Road to VR, Varjo chief product officer Patrick Wyatt talked about the company’s latest focus on deeper integrations of its headsets for specific use-cases.
Pimax Uses Software Subscription to Absorb Costs in Response to US-China Trade War

1 week ago | roadtovr.com | Scott Hayden

China-based PC VR headset creator Pimax has issued a statement addressing the impact of the recent US–China trade war on its operations, particularly concerning its Crystal Super VR headset. It’s going to be slightly more expensive for US-based customers, but Pimax’s recent subscription-based payment structure seems to be offsetting much of the costs.
'FRENZIES' F2P Shooter Cancelled on PSVR 2, Promises “other PSVR 2 announcements” Coming

1 week ago | roadtovr.com | Scott Hayden

nDreams, the studio behind free-to-play arena shooter FRENZIES, announced that the game is heading out of early access later this year, although it won’t be coming to PSVR 2 as previously planned.