COVR is aiming for a extra real looking close-quarters fight expertise than the extra arcade-leaning Zero Caliber video games.
After Onward’s growth ended, the VR tactical milsim class was left decidedly skinny. Tactical Assault VR, nonetheless in Early Entry, is the most well-liked present possibility for gamers for the time being.
When developer XReal Video games introduced Zero Caliber: Frostbite final week, it additionally teased a second recreation announcement to come back this week. Right here is the complete textual content of the publish from X:
“Alongside FROSTBITE, we’re additionally engaged on COVR – a hardcore tactical VR milsim.
Zero Caliber sits between arcade and realism. This doesn’t. COVR is constructed round deliberate pacing, consequence, and correct CQB execution.
Anticipate high-stakes solo and co-op missions throughout tightly designed environments, with a give attention to real looking weapon dealing with, dynamic enemies, and systemic gameplay the place your choices truly matter.”
XReal included a hyperlink to a playtest sign-up type with the announcement. Each titles are mentioned to be in ‘early growth’ and are anticipated to launch someday in 2026. XReal didn’t provide any specificity about deliberate platforms.
Zero Caliber 2 first launched on Meta Quest in August 2024. A ‘Remastered’ version hit PC VR in October 2025 and a PlayStation VR2 model is reportedly in growth. Time will inform if XReal follows the same staggered launch schedule for Frostbite and COVR.
Zero Caliber: Frostbite might be wishlisted now on Quest.
