“Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between” Fosters Unbreakable Bonds on VR Platforms August 7, 2025

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“Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between” Fosters Unbreakable Bonds on VR Platforms August 7, 2025

Visit a nurturing world and witness the whimsy of childhood friendships in a virtual landscape

MELBOURNE, Australia – July 11, 2025 – Hidden Memories of the Gardens Between, a significantly expanded VR iteration of developer The Voxel Agents’ award-winning puzzle-based adventure The Gardens Between,, recaptures the magic of childhood friendship on Meta Quest and SteamVR on Thursday, August 7, 2025, as revealed during the Upload VR Showcase.

Watch the official release date trailer here!


Reminisce throughout an endearing tale of friendship between Arina and Frendt as they manipulate the hands of time to relive precious moments of the past. Dive into a beloved story told through the lens of VR and Mixed Reality, with newly added puzzles and unparalleled emotional depth. Embark on a charming journey, brought to life in clever new ways.

Since the original story, two decades have passed, and Frendt is in the middle of moving once again. A diary slips out amongst his possessions, belonging to his dear friend, Arina. As he opens the diary, Frendt is transported back to The Gardens Between, this time, guided by Arina’s cherished diary. Thanks to this fresh perspective, Hidden Memories recontextualizes the original game, allowing new players to jump in without missing any context.

Help Frendt and Arina navigate across captivating island levels, bending time forward and back through fluid hand movements. Reflect upon memories across the islands, manipulate objects, and solve puzzles. Observe as the pages of Arina’s diary come alive, revealing the depth of the duo’s friendship. Glimpse a new perspective of Arina’s adolescence, as told by her treasured diary and experienced by Frendt for the first time.

Interact with tangible objects for whimsical moments in a virtual landscape. Lift a paintbrush to create pieces of art, pick up and examine familiar toys, or piece together beads to form colorful friendship bracelets. Unravel an intimate dreamscape through a whole new lens, as memories of the past tell a heartfelt story in a different light.

“Hidden Memories of The Gardens Between pays homage to precious friendships we hold near and dear to our hearts,” says Simon Joslin, co-founder of The Voxel Agents. “We are ecstatic to share the release date with our fans. We can’t wait for you to see this world in all new lighting, only achievable through the magic of Virtual and Mixed Reality.”

Hidden Memories of the Gardens Between launches on Meta Quest platforms and SteamVR on Thursday, August 7, 2025. For more information, please visit The Voxel Agents' official website, and follow the team on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.

About The Voxel Agents

Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, The Voxel Agents was founded in 2009 by Simon Joslin, Matthew Clark, and Tom Killen to create games that kindle curiosity with a passion for highly focused gameplay. Previous achievements include their highly acclaimed releases The Gardens Between, Train Conductor, and Puzzle Retreat.