Deadpool is Following in Batman’s Footsteps in a Surprising New Way

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Summary

  • Marvel’s Deadpool VR brings the Merc with a Mouth into virtual reality, allowing players to engage in combat in unique ways.
  • Twisted Pixel, with experience in VR, is developing Deadpool VR, targeting a launch in 2025 for Meta Quest platforms.
  • Previous superhero VR games have paved the way for Marvel’s Deadpool VR, with a successful history on similar platforms like Meta Quest 3.

As a gamer, I can’t wait to step into the shoes of everyone’s favorite Merc with a Mouth in Marvel’s Deadpool VR! It seems like Deadpool is taking a leaf out of Batman’s book by venturing into the realm of virtual reality, making him the latest superhero character to join this exciting new frontier. The announcement was made at Summer Game Fest, and the developers have given us a sneak peek with an enticing trailer that leaves me eagerly anticipating the gameplay.

Although virtual reality isn’t yet a household name, it has gained sufficient popularity to inspire several VR devices to host various superhero games. For instance, “Iron Man VR” was initially released for PlayStation VR and proved successful enough to be adapted for the Meta Quest 2 two years later. Before that, “Marvel Powers United VR” made its debut exclusively on the Oculus Rift.

Marvel’s Deadpool VR offers players the chance to wreak havoc as the iconic wise-cracking anti-hero Deadpool, voiced by Neil Patrick Harris. This game, accompanied by a red band trailer, is a joint effort between Twisted Pixel, Oculus Studios, and Marvel Games. In this immersive VR experience, players can fire, stab, punch, perform acrobatics, and interact with enemies and the environment in ways unattainable in conventional gaming. The game showcases Deadpool’s combat skills, including gruesome moments such as throwing a decapitated head at an enemy and using an active propeller to kill another villain.

Deadpool VR Has Established Virtual Reality Devs Behind It

Although the forthcoming game might evoke thoughts of games like Batman: Arkham VR or Iron Man VR, neither were created by Twisted Pixel. However, this studio has a history with virtual reality, having been acquired by Meta in 2021. Prior to that, they developed several games for Oculus/Meta devices, such as Wilson’s Heart, Defector, and Path of the Warrior for the Oculus Rift. The announcement for Deadpool VR mentions that the team spent years mastering Deadpool’s signature mix of parkour and combat, drawing on the skills they honed while working on their beat-’em-up game, Path of the Warrior.

At this moment, the release date for “Deadpool VR” remains uncertain, with the developers aiming for a launch in late 2025. The popularity of previous Meta-exclusive VR games such as “Batman: Arkham Shadow” and the VR adaptation of “Resident Evil 4” has set high expectations for “Marvel’s Deadpool VR”. It will need to deliver an impressive experience for owners of the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.

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2025-06-07 05:03