Alien: Rogue Incursion launched late last year, granting fans a new perspective with which to explore the Alien franchise through the VR medium. Those who have Meta Quest 3 as their virtual reality platform of choice will soon be able to join in the fun, and they’ll be able to enjoy all of Alien: Rogue Incursion‘s post-launch improvements.
Alien: Rogue Incursion‘s December 2024 release brought Alien fans on PC and PSVR2 a uniquely frightening way to experience the iconic sci-fi horror franchise. On February 13, the virtual reality take on the IP and its dystopic, terror-infested view of a spacefaring future will extend its reach with its arrival to Meta Quest 3. To learn more about how the title will look on this new platform, Game Rant spoke to lead software engineer and project lead Eugene Elkin alongside lead producer Meg Seconnino.
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Despite only releasing Alien: Rogue Incursion two months ago, the team at Survios has introduced a breadth of improvements with post-launch support that Meta Quest 3 players will benefit from. Seconnino noted that “with the Meta release, players will get all of the improvements we’ve implemented on other platforms, ensuring a smoother, more polished experience right from the start.” Regarding the rebalancing efforts of enemy encounters, Elkin says that “the most exciting update is the rebalancing of the Xenomorphs. We’ve fine-tuned their behavior and spawn rates to make the experience feel even more intense and unpredictable while still being fair.”
In further discussing fan feedback and the changes to Alien: Rogue Incursion‘s Xenomorphs, Elkin went on to divulge further details about the post-launch refinements made to the title. These are the improvements that Meta Quest 3 players will be able to experience right away, with the game having evolved before the new port:
“Since the game’s release for PlayStation and PC in December, we’ve carefully reviewed player comments and used every opportunity to improve the experience. So far, we’ve released several hotfixes to address edge-case bugs, compatibility issues with Virtual Desktop on PC, and new gameplay options to help players further customize their experience. Right now, we’re working on a more comprehensive patch that will adjust Xenomorph spawn rates and locations, as well as improve performance for players on minimum and medium-spec PC hardware.
For Quest players, all the work we’ve done on the other versions has been integrated and will be available at launch. We’re committed to keeping this a dynamic, player-focused experience and will continue listening to feedback to make the game even better.”
As Elkin pointed out, it looks like Alien: Rogue Incursion isn’t done evolving. The team appears to be listening closely to player responses, and by introducing the game to the Meta Quest 3 audience, the team’s opportunities to hear and act upon helpful feedback should only grow.
When talking about Alien: Rogue Incursion‘s port to Meta, Seconnino brought up the aspects of Quest 3’s hardware that will improve the game in this iteration. In particular, she highlighted the haptic capabilities of the Quest 3 and the improved immersion they will bring:
“We’re really excited to bring Alien: Rogue Incursion to the Meta Quest 3 and 3S because it opens the door to a whole new audience. The haptics play a huge role in immersing players—whether it’s the satisfying kick of the Pulse Rifle or the heart-stopping sensation of a Xenomorph closing in, making every encounter more intense. The immersive nature of VR paired with the tactile feedback makes every moment feel more intense and personal, which fits perfectly with the Alien universe. It’s these small but powerful details that we think players will really connect with on the Quest 3.”
Greater tactile feedback will certainly go a long way toward propelling the horror of Alien: Rogue Incursion to new heights. The immersion offered by VR has been a powerful tool for the horror genre, with games like FNAF: Help Wanted and Phasmophobia doing a lot to take advantage of the platform. It’ll be interesting to see how Survios leverages the Meta Quest 3’s unique features like in-headset haptics.
Action
Horror
Virtual Reality
- Released
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December 19, 2024
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
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Survios
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