Roboquest VR News

[p]EDIT:[/p][p]Good news, Guardians! [/p][p]This known issue has been FIXED with Patch 1! Everyone should be able to launch the game without issue.[/p][p][/p][p]You can view all the fixes from Patch 1 in the patch notes here.[/p][p][/p][p]There may still be a few edge case issues - if you encounter those, please reach out via Discord or in the comments of this post.[/p][p][/p][p]ORIGINAL:[/p][p]Hey Guardians,[/p][p]We know some of you are experiencing a black screen when launching the game. We're working on a permanent fix for it right now, but in the meantime, we have some potential temporary fixes that might work for you! Changing your default VR runtime typically fixes this - instructions below![/p][p]These guidelines are headset-specific, so find your headset and follow the instructions for each:[/p]

• [p]For Meta Quest using Link - Make sure Meta Quest Link is set as the default OpenXR runtime in the Meta Quest Link app. (Settings > General > Open XR Runtime)[/p]
• [p]For Valve Index, set SteamVR as your active OpenXR runtime. (Steam VR > Settings > Open XR)[/p]
• [p]For 3rd party apps like Virtual Desktop or Steam Link, use those runtimes as default.[/p]

[p]Overall, just make sure that you're using the best runtime for your headset![/p][p]We'll update with a permanent fix soon, but we know those robots aren't going to explode themselves.[/p]

[p]Guardians, today’s the day: Roboquest VR is officially LIVE! Strap in, power up, and get ready to blast your way through waves of badbots with full-motion, dual-wielding, reload-snapping, jump-dashing chaos. We’ve spent years rebuilding Roboquest from the ground up for VR, and now it’s finally in your hands. Go wild. Go fast. Go smash some robots.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]🔥 Jump In, The Action’s Hot[/h2][p]Everything you love about Roboquest is now wrapped in glorious, heart-pounding VR.
Dodge. Slide. Lean. Reload. Repeat.
Whether you’re experimenting with crazy weapon combos, perfecting your movement flow, or discovering just how spicy a close-range crit can be when you’re physically leaning into it.[/p][p]So what are you waiting for? Start your run. The robots aren’t going to explode themselves.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]📅 What’s Next?[/h2][p]We’re launching hot, and we’re not stopping here. Here’s what’s coming up:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Short Term:[/h3]

• [p]Localization - More languages so more Guardians can join the fun.
  
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• [p]Bug Fixes & Polishing - VR is a wild frontier. We’re hunting down rough edges fast.
  
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• [p]Roboptimized - We're getting you some more of that sweet sweet framerate sometime real soon.[/p]

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[/p][h3]Mid-Term:[/h3]

• [p]Multiplayer - Co-op is coming to Roboquest VR. Get ready to smash robots with your brobots.
  
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• [p]Superbot Class - A new class joins the roster. More builds. More firepower.
  
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[p]We’ll be sharing updates as we push each milestone live, so keep an eye on our Steam community hub and socials.[/p][p]If you notice any issues while playing, please report them in this Feedbear! We’ll be smashing bugs as fast as we can.[/p][p]
[/p][h2]🚀 Thanks for Joining the Fight[/h2][p]Your feedback, excitement, and absolutely unhinged weapon loadouts have kept us going. We can’t wait to see your builds and your speedruns![/p][p]
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[p]We finally have our target locked. The fast-paced roguelite shooter arrives on Steam (and Playstation VR2) on November 20! You'll step into the role of a Guardian and blast through swarms of mechanical enemies across a scorched future world built for speed, agility, and experimentation.[/p][p]With more than seventy weapons to discover, every run is a chance to test new combinations and playstyles. Dual-wield pistols for slick takedowns, charge up rocket blasts, or dive into melee for up-close chaos. Each level is procedurally generated, keeping the combat fresh and unpredictable.[/p][p]Completely rebuilt for virtual reality, Roboquest VR features manual reloading, full weapon interaction, and support for future multiplayer co-op. This game is precision-tuned, physical, and built to be played again and again.[/p]

[p]Hey Guardians,[/p][p]The wait’s almost over. We’re teaming up with Without Parole for a special PSVR2 Day livestream on Tuesday, November 4th at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET / 7:30pm GMT! That’s when we’ll reveal the Roboquest VR launch date. 👀 More details soon. Make sure you’re subscribed to Without Parole on YouTube and following our socials so you don’t miss it![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]In the meantime…are you ready to get your hands dirty? The Roboquest arsenal is coming to VR: 70+ weapons rebuilt from the ground up to make every reload, recoil, and trigger pull feel alive.[/p][p]Weapons fall into five families: Assault, Precision, Technology, Demolition, and Close Combat. Each family brings its own flavor of fire, and in VR they demand more from your reflexes. [/p][p]
[/p][p]Some of our favorites:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Minion Box (Technology) - Call in a Brobot with the big red button and let it shred![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Boomerang (Precision) - Master the throw and the return. Pros will stick the arc. Everyone else should practice.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Mini Cricket (Technology) - Send your enemies running (and yourself flying) with the power of this weapon. [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Mantis Crossbow (Precision) - Hear the satisfying “flink” as you loose each bolt and seat a new one to reload.[/p][h3]Built for VR[/h3][p]Every weapon is tuned for presence and feel with two-handed handling, tactile reloads, and real recoil. You’ll feel it when the barrel bucks and your hands fight to keep control.[/p][p]Whether you’re spraying, sniping, or setting the world on fire, the arsenal in Roboquest VR is all about power, precision, and physicality.[/p][p]So, Guardian, what will be your weapon of choice?[/p][p]– The Roboquest VR Team[/p][p]
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[p]We’ve been heads down building Roboquest VR, and now we need you to put it through its paces. Think of this as a heroic quest where the final boss is… bugs. (You’re allowed to cheese the fight. Please do, actually.)[/p][p][/p][h3]What’s happening[/h3][p]Flat2VR Studios is running a closed playtest for Roboquest VR this October. If you’ve got a Steam VR compatible headset, you can apply. The playtest will be hosted through Impact Labs.[/p][p][/p][h3]Why join?[/h3]

• [p]Be first in: Play Roboquest VR before the rest of the galaxy.[/p]
• [p]Speak straight to the devs: Your feedback goes right into our upgrade queue.[/p]
• [p]Launch perk: Get full Roboquest VR access at launch as a thank you for testing.[/p]
• [p]Earn all the usual Impact Labs tester rewards
  
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[h3]What to expect[/h3][p]This is a work‑in‑progress build: fast, frantic, and already a blast to play, but not fully polished. You’ll have fun, we’ll get bug reports, and together we’ll make something awesome. That’s the deal. 💥[/p][p][/p][h3]How to apply[/h3][p]Join the Impact Labs Discord to sign up: [/p][p]https://discord.gg/9a7b3N4Zpk[/p][p] [/p][p]Don’t hesitate. Spots are limited, and we’ll announce the official playtest date soon.[/p][p]We hope to see you in the scrapyard, Guardians.[/p][p]—Flat2VR Studios[/p][p]P.S. Please only smash robots. The furniture is innocent.[/p][p]
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