VR News Roundup: Roboquest VR Launches, Thief Returns, and More Exciting Releases This Month!: Black Friday Deals Heat Up, Hotel Infinity Impresses

Welcome back to another day in VR, folks! Today we're diving into some seriously solid game reviews, Black Friday deals that actually matter, and a few intriguing hardware developments. Whether you're looking to expand your library or finally pull the trigger on a new headset, we've got you covered.

Black Friday Brings Real Savings to VR Hardware

Let's start with the deals, because honestly, this might be the best time to jump into VR or upgrade your setup in quite a while.

PSVR2 Hits Historic Low at $300

PlayStation VR2 has dropped to $300—its lowest price ever—and this isn't some bare-bones package. We're talking about the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle here. For context, this thing launched at $550, so we're looking at nearly half off a headset that's barely two years old.

Here's my take: if you're a PS5 owner who's been sitting on the fence, this is your moment. PSVR2's library has matured considerably since launch, with solid ports and exclusives like Resident Evil Village and Gran Turismo 7. The eye-tracking and haptic feedback in those controllers? Still industry-leading. The main caveat remains the wired connection and Sony's somewhat inconsistent commitment to the platform, but at this price point, that's a much easier pill to swallow.

The sale runs until just before Christmas, giving you plenty of time to consider whether Sony's premium VR experience fits your gaming setup.

Quest 3S Drops to New Low

Not to be outdone, Meta's Quest 3S has hit its lowest price yet in the Black Friday sales. While specific pricing wasn't detailed in the reports, this is Meta's budget-friendly entry into their latest generation of standalone VR. The 3S offers the same processor and mixed reality capabilities as the Quest 3, just with lower-resolution lenses and a less premium build.

For newcomers to VR, the Quest 3S at a discount represents probably the best value proposition in the market right now. No PC required, no wires, and access to Meta's massive content library. If you've got friends or family asking about VR for the holidays, this is the easy recommendation.

Room-Scale VR Gets Its Poster Child

Now let's talk about Hotel Infinity, because this one's generating some serious buzz—and rightfully so.

According to UploadVR's review, Hotel Infinity is being called "a standout example of true room-scale VR" and "a must-own for anyone interested in understanding the potential of this medium." That's high praise, especially in an era where most VR games are designed around stationary or small-space play.

For those unfamiliar, true room-scale VR means the game is designed around you physically walking through your play space, using the full dimensions of your room. It's the holy grail of VR immersion, but it's notoriously difficult to design for because everyone's play space is different. Most developers opt for teleportation or artificial locomotion to avoid these constraints.

What makes Hotel Infinity special is apparently how it embraces these limitations and turns them into a feature. Without spoiling the review's specifics, the game seems to use the concept of a hotel—with its rooms and corridors—as a perfect framework for room-scale exploration. It's clever design that works with VR's constraints rather than against them.

This is the kind of title that reminds us why we got excited about VR in the first place. Not because it's trying to replicate flat-screen gaming in 3D, but because it's doing something that literally only works in VR. If you've got the play space for it, this sounds like essential gaming.

Game Reviews: The Good, The Great, and The Gundam

Roboquest VR: An Instant Classic

Roboquest VR is earning some stellar reviews, with UploadVR calling it "an instant classic" and praising it as "a near-flawless VR adaptation" of the already excellent flat-screen FPS roguelite.

As someone who's spent way too many hours in VR roguelites, this is exciting news. The genre translates beautifully to VR—the run-based structure means you're not stuck in headset for marathon sessions, and the randomized nature keeps things fresh. The fact that RyseUp Studios managed to port this while maintaining what made the original great suggests they understood the assignment.

FPS roguelites in VR need to nail three things: responsive gunplay, clear visual feedback, and enough variety to justify repeated runs. If Roboquest VR delivers on all three (and the review suggests it does), we're looking at another must-have for the genre alongside Compound and Hellsweeper VR.

Deadpool VR: Exactly What You'd Expect

Road to VR's review of Deadpool VR pretty much nails it in the headline: "Hilarious, High-Energy, Sometimes Repetitive: But Always Deadpool."

This sounds like a game that knows exactly what it is. You're getting Deadpool's signature humor, fourth-wall-breaking antics, and high-energy action, but with some of the repetition that often comes with licensed games. The review describes it as serving up "a boat load" of what you'd expect from the character.

Here's the thing about licensed VR games: they can go either way. When done right (like Batman: Arkham Shadow), they're incredible. When done wrong, they're cynical cash-grabs. Deadpool VR seems to land somewhere in the middle—genuinely fun and faithful to the character, but perhaps not breaking new ground mechanically. For Deadpool fans, that's probably enough. For everyone else, maybe wait for a sale.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom Launches on PSVR2

Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom is now available on PlayStation VR2, and it's an interesting beast. This is being described as an "interactive VR movie" set three years after Char's Counterattack.

The interactive VR movie genre is still finding its footing. These experiences sit somewhere between games and passive media, and they're divisive. Some people love the cinematic immersion; others find them too passive for gaming and too interactive to relax into as a movie.

For Gundam fans, though, this could be special. The franchise has a dedicated following, and experiencing that universe in VR—especially if you can interact with mobile suits—has obvious appeal. Just go in knowing this isn't a full action game; it's a narrative experience first.

Updates and Hardware News

Thrill of the Fight 2 Exits Early Access

Thrill of the Fight 2 has officially launched on Quest after its early access period, bringing both single-player and multiplayer boxing action to the platform. The original was one of the best workout games in VR, known for its realistic physics and brutal stamina requirements.

The addition of multiplayer is huge here. Boxing against AI is great exercise, but nothing quite matches the unpredictability and intensity of fighting another human. If Halfbrick Studios has nailed the netcode, this could become a staple for VR fitness enthusiasts.

Tracked Gets Visual Polish

Tracked: Shoot to Survive received its first major patch, bringing visual upgrades and new features to the VR survival adventure. Post-launch support like this is always good to see, especially for smaller titles. It shows the developers are committed to improving the experience based on player feedback.

Steam Frame's Modular Ambitions

We're getting more details about Steam Frame, Valve's upcoming VR headset, and the focus seems to be on modularity and comfort. According to the coverage, Steam Frame's modular design will "take it places only Vision Pro currently goes," with an extensive "Ergonomic Kit" offering various comfort options.

One developer quote caught my attention: "I don't think it's been done before" regarding the modular design. That's a bold claim in a market where we've seen plenty of headsets with swappable parts.

Here's what I'm thinking: Valve isn't playing around. The Index was ahead of its time in many ways, and if Steam Frame delivers on this modular promise with actual meaningful customization (not just different foam inserts), it could set a new standard. The comparison to Vision Pro suggests we're talking about premium, professional-grade modularity—different optics, battery solutions, maybe even computational modules.

Of course, this also probably means a premium price tag. But for enthusiasts and developers who need that flexibility? Could be a game-changer.