During the VR Games Showcase today, Fast Travel Games unveiled its next VR game: Action Hero, promising to be a truly “blockbuster VR FPS.”

Here’s how the studio describes its:

Punch dinosaurs in the face, battle ninjas with shotguns and chase bad guys on a speeding train in Action Hero, a blockbuster VR FPS with explosive set pieces and cinematic design.

Fight your way through five bombastic movies, stepping into the hero’s shoes. Gameplay proceeds in slow motion, only speeding up as the player moves. Lean around bullets with stylish satisfaction, catch weapons in mid-air and take down enormous bosses.

Action Hero is set to launch on Quest 2/3/Pro this year.

As a VR veteran in the space, Fast Travel Games is known for a host of titles including Mannequin, Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice, Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife, The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets, and Apex Construct.

Mannequin has graduated from early access on Steam and Quest, bringing the 2v3 hide-and-seek style shooter to the respective main stores.

Update (September 13th, 2024): Fast Travel Games has fully released its asymmetrical stealth VR shooter Mannequin, which is said to include visual improvements with enhancements for Quest 3. In addition to its four maps, the studio says there’s also a new map called ‘Excavation’ releasing later this month as a free update.

The original article highlighting its early access release on Steam follows below:

Original Article (June 12th, 2024): The hide-and-seek style VR shooter will launch on Steam Early Access on June 20th, which includes cross-play support with Quest.

The studio says it’s also offering a free Steam weekend at release, which will arrive with a two-week launch discount, taking the game from regular price of $20 to $15.

Fast Travel Games says the PC VR version of Mannequin is slated to include improved visuals over the Quest version, however a new Quest patch will also add some Quest-specific visual improvements in addition to cross-play support.

Notably, both the Steam and Quest versions will feature all four levels with “fully finalized” design and first responder layouts, and a smoother UI than that seen at launch of the Quest Early Access version in early May.

Mannequin is also set launch new modes and features “soon,” which the studio promises will be a “major update.”

First revealed in September, Mannequin brings a 2v3 experience akin to a deadly game of cat and mouse, letting two elite Agents hunt three shape-shifting aliens, aka ‘Mannequins’. You can wishlist the Steam version here, where you can also keep an eye out for the free Steam weekend.

Indie studio ManaBrigade and publisher Fast Travel Games today announced that BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure, a fantasy VR blacksmithing game, is now available on Quest and PC VR headsets.

Update (June 13th, 2024): BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure is now available on Quest 2/3/Pro and PC VR headsets via Steam. On Steam, it will be discounted for the next two weeks by 20% from its normal $20 price.

The studio also included a fresh launch trailer, showing off more of the game’s cozy smithing action:

Original Article (May 30th, 2024): The game, which is described as a “cosy, fantasy crafting experience” is set to launch on Quest 2/3/Pro and SteamVR headsets on June 13th, priced at $20.

Here’s how ManaBrigade describes the game:

BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure is a wholesome and deceptively skillful VR smithing game in which players have the chance to run their very own forge. Using realistic VR interactions, they’ll sculpt and shape metal, weld materials, chop wood and more as they strive to create fine tools and epic weapons. Before sending them off, players can even test their creations on a combat dummy. The game includes a full campaign in which players will learn new skills as they complete requests from townsfolk and adventurers, handed down by a trusty merchant.

At launch, BlackForge: A Smithing Adventure will include a full smithing campaign and story, the ability to heat and shape metals as well as sculpt and shape wood to make versatile tools, your very own forge spirit pet, and a handy combat dummy so you can test out your weapons and see if they’re up to snuff.

You can now pre-order the game on Quest, which includes a 20% discount. You’ll also have a chance to nab it on Steam for a 20% discount, which will be active for two weeks following launch.