Detective VR, a mixed reality narrative investigation game, launches next month on Quest 3 and 3S.
Developed by Valem Studio and Studio Chipo y Juan, Detective VR lets you “control time, collect clues, and interview witnesses” via passthrough across your play space. Inspired by Minority Report, Return of the Obra Dinn, and Immortality, you're tasked with navigating unreliable witness testimonies to uncover the truth. The full game promises “4-6 hours of gameplay” across three stories with eight characters.
Following a prior demo at Meta Connect 2022, Valem Studio founder Quentin Valembois previously showcased a teaser back in October, which you can watch above. Over the recent holidays, the studio later announced that it's heading to Quest 3 on February 27.
We've seen a growing list of XR detective games in recent years. While LA Noire: The VR Case Files hit the ground running back in 2017, last year's Home Detective also turns your living room into a crime scene through mixed reality. That was soon followed by Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Hung Parliament, which takes a different approach by using live-action FMV with professional theater actors.
Detective VR arrives on February 27 for the Meta Quest 3 family, and you can play the demo now.
Update Notice
This article was initially published on October 4, 2024. It was updated on January 7, 2025, after Detective VR's developer confirmed a release date.
