Detective VR Expands to New Platforms in 2026
▼ Summary
– Detective VR, a narrative investigation game, is expanding to PS VR2 and SteamVR in spring 2026 after its initial release on Quest.
– The game features mixed reality gameplay, allowing players to pin clues, analyze interactions, and inspect crime scenes for forensic evidence.
– Hand tracking is a key feature, enabling intuitive actions like taking pictures or examining documents with a magnifying glass, though controllers are also supported.
– Developers aimed to minimize friction between players and the story by using mixed reality and hand tracking for natural, immersive interactions.
– The PS VR2 and SteamVR ports’ adaptation of mixed reality remains unclear, but the game joins other hand-tracking titles on PS VR2.
The immersive detective experience Detective VR is expanding its reach, bringing its crime-solving adventures to PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR in spring 2026. Originally launched on Meta Quest earlier this year, the game has captivated players with its engaging narrative and innovative mixed reality mechanics.
During the recent VR Games Showcase, developers confirmed the upcoming ports, allowing a broader audience to step into the shoes of a virtual investigator. Praised for its suspenseful storytelling and hands-on gameplay, Detective VR tasks players with piecing together clues by pinning evidence to a virtual board, scrutinizing documents with a magnifying glass, and photographing suspicious details at crime scenes.
One standout feature is the game’s intuitive hand-tracking system, which lets players perform actions like snapping photos with a simple pinch gesture. While traditional controllers remain an option, the seamless hand interactions enhance immersion, making forensic examinations feel remarkably natural.
In an earlier interview, the team behind the game, Studio Chipo y Juan & VALEM Studio, explained their design philosophy. “We wanted interactions to feel effortless, almost invisible,” they shared. “Mixed reality and hand-tracking help players focus on the story, not the controls.”
Though details on how the PlayStation VR2 and SteamVR versions will handle mixed reality remain under wraps, the addition is exciting for fans of the platform. Detective VR joins a growing lineup of PS VR2 titles supporting hand-tracking, following titles like Masters of Light and Waltz of the Wizard.
For those eager to dive into the mystery now, the game is already available on Quest. The expanded release in 2026 ensures even more players can experience its clever blend of investigation and immersion.
(Source: UploadVR)
