Summary
- Three VR titles from Insomniac Games, like Edge of Nowhere and Stormland, are returning to the Meta Store.
- Insomniac has a long history in gaming, with successful franchises like Spyro and Ratchet & Clank.
- Challenges in the VR industry affect major players like Sony and Meta, but Insomniac remains dedicated to the platform.
Several VR titles from Insomniac Games that were recently delisted are set to return, giving players another chance to strap on the headset and experience them. Founded in 1994, the game developer released its first title, Disruptor, on the PlayStation 1 in 1996. Although it was a commercial failure, it received largely positive reviews from fans and critics. The strong reception likely helped Insomniac Games secure future projects, many of which would go on to achieve far greater success than its first foray into the industry.
Since then, Insomniac has built an impressive catalog of games, starting with its follow-up title, Spyro the Dragon, the first entry in the now-iconic series. The studio later created another fan-favorite franchise, Ratchet & Clank, debuting its first installment in 2002. In 2019, Sony acquired Insomniac, a milestone that coincided with the release of some of its most successful titles to date, including the massively popular Spider-Man games. Insomniac has also dabbled in VR gaming, and while it’s not the biggest player in the space, it was an early adopter of the technology.
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4 Insomniac Games Titles Have Been Delisted
Four titles developed by Insomniac Games are now delisted and unavailable for users to purchase.
Insomniac Games recently announced via Twitter that three of its VR titles, Edge of Nowhere, Stormland, and Feral Rites, are returning to the Meta Store. The studio also confirmed that the games are now live and thanked players for their patience as it worked with Meta to restore access.
Three Delisted Insomniac VR Titles Are Back Online
- Edge of Nowhere
- Stormland
- Feral Rites
The mentioned games account for three of the four VR titles developed by the studio, with the fourth being the magic-based combat game The Unspoken. All of Insomniac’s VR titles were recently delisted without warning or explanation, and the developer is still working to bring The Unspoken back online. The temporary removal may be tied to broader challenges in the VR industry, though no official reason has been confirmed.
Insomniac’s parent company, Sony, has long been a major player in the virtual reality gaming market, launching the PlayStation VR in 2016 and following up with the PS VR2 in 2023. While the original headset achieved moderate success, the PS VR2 has struggled to meet sales expectations, as VR gaming continues to face challenges in gaining a strong foothold with players. However, Sony isn’t alone—last year, Ubisoft announced it wouldn’t be increasing its VR investment, underscoring the industry’s difficulties in achieving widespread adoption.
The industry’s largest investor, Meta, has also faced its share of obstacles, recently discontinuing the Meta Quest Pro due to underwhelming sales. Despite investing billions in the VR space, the company continues to deal with financial losses in the sector. However, it’s not all bad news, as Sony, Meta, and Ubisoft remain committed to the technology. And for Insomniac fans, the return of its VR games signals that the studio hasn’t given up on the platform either.
Insomniac Games
- Date Founded
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February 28, 1984
- Headquarters
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Burbank, California, United States
- Parent Company
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PlayStation Studios