Oslo, Norway – September 26, 2024 – Funcom® is excited to announce that Metal: Hellsinger®, the highly acclaimed rhythm FPS launches on Meta Quest today and will be available on PSVR2 and Steam starting October 3rd, offering VR players a unique, demon-slaying experience. Ported by Lab42®, Metal: Hellsinger VR includes all the original content from the base game and debuts alongside its three DLCs: Dream of the Beast, Purgatory, and Essential Hits Pack.
Originally developed by The Outsiders studio at Funcom, Metal: Hellsinger, the critically acclaimed and award-winning rhythm shooter, has garnered over 3.3 million players since its launch, boasting an overwhelmingly positive rating on Steam.
With the VR release, you can unleash your inner demon and experience the forces of hell and heaven at your fingertips. Engage in full VR gameplay with a diverse array of weaponry, including twin pistols, an explosive crossbow, a chatty skull, and a wicked blade.
Brace the fires of hell by diving headfirst into the blazing hot release trailer:
The Dream of the Beast DLC, which is still offered as a pre-order bonus for PSVR2, introduces Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil) and Will Ramos (Lorna Shore) to the legendary roster, offering new outfits and a powerful weapon to enhance gameplay. The Purgatory DLC lets you headbang to new original music and deliver destruction in the new Horde Mode while The Essential Hits Pack contains chart-topping licensed songs from iconic bands such as Muse, Gorillaz, Depeche Mode and more.
Engage in intense gameplay, combining shooting, dashing, and slaying to the rhythm of the multi award-winning original soundtrack performed by metal giants such as Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Matt Heafy (Trivium), and Aliisa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy). Immerse yourself in the blazing VR world as you battle through hell to confront the Red Judge and reclaim your voice.
Metal: Hellsinger VR is now available on Meta Quest for 29.99 EUR/USD and will be launching on PSVR2 and Steam on October 3rd.
Funcom is a developer and publisher of online games for PC and consoles. Funcom has provided outstanding entertainment since 1993 and continues to expand its track-record of more than twenty released games. Titles include ‘Conan Exiles‘, ‘Secret World Legends, ‘Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures’, ‘The Longest Journey', 'Anarchy Online', 'The Park', and 'Dreamfall: The Longest Journey'. For corporate information please visit www.funcom.com.
ABOUT THE OUTSIDERS
The Outsiders is a Funcom studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. The Outsiders creates original games at high quality – specializing in first person games with unique gameplay mechanics and AAA-visuals. The team consists of industry veterans from DICE, Avalanche, King, Rovio, Fatshark, Starbreeze, Arrowhead, Goodbye Kansas, Machine Games, Guerilla Games, and many others - a good mix of the best talent from the many fantastic game development schools in Sweden. “We love games and we love making them. We hope that you will enjoy playing our creations!”
ABOUT LAB42 GAMES
Originally founded in 2015, Lab42 became a Sumo Digital studio in 2020. The studio has worked on a range of projects for console, PC and mobile for clients including Sega Europe Publishing, Klei Entertainment, Aspyr, Ripstone, Dovetail Games, and Payload Studios. Lab42 holds an exclusive licence to use the World Snooker Tour brand. Recent games from Lab42 include support on Forza Motorsport with Turn10 Studios, Crusader Kings III in partnership with Paradox Interactive, and Human Fall Flat with No Brakes Games.