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Alright, so there’s this game called STARVAULT, and Theia Games? They’re the mastermind behind it. Kind of like those MOBA games people can’t stop talking about — only this time, it’s in VR. Imagine that. They’ve chucked it into open beta on Quest. If you’re a MOBA fan, this might be your thing. Or not. Who am I to judge?
Picture this: 5v5 battles. You vs. them. Nine different heroes to pick from. Each with their quirks, weapons, skills — the whole shebang. You’re in first-person view, which is wild because, traditionally, MOBAs are all about the third-person camera. But here? Nope. First-person. It’s all about lanes, towers, and those pesky strongholds. You push, you conquer, you repeat. It’s like chess, but with more adrenaline. Maybe that’s overstating it. Or maybe not.
And oh, there’s creeps. Enemy creeps. Farming them, clearing camps — all that good stuff. Smash that Energy Core, get your sweet, sweet XP and credits. You know the drill. Except now you’re unlocking cool abilities and buying artifacts that make you feel invincible. Until you’re back in the lobby, licking your wounds. Been there.
Now, here’s the kicker — it’s giving off these serious HALO vibes. First-person shooty bits, portals, jump pads. You feel like a space marine. Or at least, I did. Maybe I played too much HALO back in the day. Or not enough. Hard to say.
The game’s still in its early stages, though. They’re saying it’s free for now. No microtransactions. Which is… refreshing? I mean, who does that?
Come Summer 2025, they’re pushing it to Early Access. Apparently more heroes, more polish. They talk about “ethical monetization.” Cosmetic skins, battle passes. No pay-to-win nonsense. Let’s hope they stick to it, right?
Early 2026 is when the full launch is supposed to hit. Like, the whole package. More heroes, new modes. You get the picture. Post-launch updates, too. I’m not even sure what that’ll look like, but sounds promising. They want STARVAULT to become a VR esport. Aim high, right?
Anyway, for now, if you’ve got a Quest 2 or above, you can dive right in during the open beta. Totally free. Just don’t blame me if you get hooked. Or maybe do. It’s all a bit of a whirlwind, honestly.
So, that’s that. Dive in or not. Up to you.
