Vortex 9 VR is live on Meta Store!

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Vortex 9 VR is live on Meta Store!

VR online shooter with stylish brawlers, insane weapons, explosive shooting battles and cute pets has become available on Meta on 26th of February, 11:00 AM PST



Vortex 9 is a VR online shooter with stylish brawlers, insane weapons, explosive shooting battles and cute pets! Supporting cross play with VR, mobile and desktop versions.

Development of Vortex 9 VR began with the goal of bringing the established multiplayer shooter into virtual reality while preserving its recognizable style, fast-paced combat, and cross-platform ecosystem. The original Vortex 9 had already built a strong audience on mobile and PC, attracting over 10 million players with its colorful characters, over-the-top weapons, and competitive online modes. The VR adaptation was conceived as a natural expansion of that universe — allowing players to step inside the world while remaining connected to the broader cross-play environment. At the early stage of development, the team planned to keep the core third-person (TPS) perspective in VR, maintaining the visual identity and gameplay feel of the original version. However, as prototyping progressed — including work done during the Meta Horizon Start Developer Competition — it became clear that a first-person approach provided a stronger sense of immersion and more intuitive interaction in virtual reality. As a result, the original third-person concept was ultimately abandoned in favor of a fully adapted VR experience designed around first-person gameplay and motion-controller interaction. Following this shift in direction, the team focused on refining controls, optimizing performance for Meta Quest hardware, and ensuring stable cross-play integration with existing mobile and desktop players.

After extensive iteration and platform review, Vortex 9 VR is set to launch on Meta Quest on February 26, marking the next step in the evolution of the franchise into immersive multiplayer VR.

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About Vortex 9 VR

Vortex 9 is a free online shooter for Meta Quest. Enter a wild and colorful universe filled with stylish heroes, over-the-top weapons, fast-paced multiplayer battles and cuuuuuuuutest battle pets! Whether it’s fighting cat-people, robot brawlers, or a demon girl with a giant gun, Vortex 9 delivers a unique and playful shooter experience in VR. Vortex 9 has recently crossed the remarkable milestone of 10 million installs across its available platforms. To celebrate this achievement, we’re thrilled to reveal that the game is now coming to VR!

The game's main features:

- Eight playable characters including John, Jane, Marvin McSpy, Mr Goodboy, Jess Purrfect, Hellen D. Mon, Mercydroid, and Beelzebox – each customizable from head to toe.

- Crazy arsenal of weapons: from battle lollipops and atypical melee tools to heavy machine guns and space miniguns.

- Cute battle pets: create your own companion to fight by your side.

- Multiplayer modes and diverse maps: Team Battle, Solo Deathmatch, Capture Point, with more coming soon. Brawl across a variety of stunning locations with vibrant graphics.

- Cross-play support: play seamlessly with friends across mobile, desktop, and VR!

About iWorlds

iWorlds is an indie studio focused on creating immersive and engaging games that blend innovative storytelling with cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to redefine the gaming landscape through compelling narratives and unique gameplay mechanics. Like if David Lynch or Terry Gilliam would have started up gamedev studio.

For more information about iWorlds and our upcoming projects, visit https://iworlds.studio/

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