Okay, so apparently at Summer Game Fest 2025, some game called Marvel’s Deadpool VR was announced. Made by Twisted Pixel and Oculus Studios, because who needs a coherent team, amirite? 🙄 I, being the totally important journalist I am, was invited to play it. But plot twist! VR hates me more than I hate kale smoothies, so I bailed. Yup, that’s right, I chickened out. But hey, at least I got to sit and judge others while they flailed around in virtual reality. Much better than actually doing work, if you ask me. 💅
So, because I’m too good for VR, I got to hang out with the devs and act like I knew what was going on. They rambled about some “real insight” they gave me, but honestly, I was probably just thinking about what I was going to have for dinner. 🍕 But hey, free content, right?
Apparently, this Deadpool VR thing is coming exclusively to Meta Quest 3 and 3S. Exclusivity? Groundbreaking. 🙄 The demo starts with you as Deadpool’s disembodied head. Sounds thrilling. They also promised a “whole new story” and visits to the MCU. Oh, and get this, “It’s real metaverse stuff—in the Marvel Universe sense, not the VR one.” Because the world needed more metaverse garbage. I tried to get spoilers, obviously, but they were all like, “Noooo, we can’t tell you everything!” 🙄 Fine, keep your secrets. They did mention Lady Deathstrike and Mephisto, though. So original. 🙄
Of course, Deadpool breaks the fourth wall. Because that’s never been done before. 🙄 Shield hires him to steal a helicopter, and he crashes it. Classic Deadpool. The devs said they want the game to be “unique to each player.” Sure, Jan. You get guns and katanas, because what else would Deadpool use? They also want to bring the “absurdity” of Deadpool to VR. I’m sure that’ll be a total train wreck in the best way possible. 🚂💥
The devs then went on some rant about how you can do anything in VR. “Punch someone while holding a grenade? Check. Take your recently exploded-off arm and throw it at the bad guys? Gross, but also check. Hold an enemy’s face into a spinning propeller? A bloody, but efficient, check.” Okay, calm down, Satan. 👹
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Deadpool is “niche,” apparently. And VR is “niche.” And Meta Quest is “niche.” So, basically, this game is niche cubed. 🧊 I’m “worried” about its success, but mostly I’m worried about having to write more articles about it. 😩 I did tell the devs that VR makes me want to hurl, and they were all sympathetic. They even claimed they added “accessibility options” so people like me can play without barfing. 🤮 They mentioned snap turns, camera resets, and arm length configuration. They even let you play sitting down! How revolutionary! 🙄 I’m still skeptical, but hey, free game, right?
They also said it’s “not for children,” but I might let my 10-year-old play it. Because I’m a terrible parent. 😈 The art style is “cartoony,” so the gore is less offensive. Good to know. I couldn’t hear the audio, but I’m sure it’s full of swears. Just how adult? 🤷♀️
The devs also droned on about replayability. Collectibles, weapon upgrades, blah blah blah. You can upgrade your sword to a boomerang! 🪃 How exciting. And because Deadpool knows he’s in a game, the dialogue changes on each playthrough. Groundbreaking. 🙄
Neil Patrick Harris is doing the voice. They’re trying to make him sound like Ryan Reynolds. Good luck with that. 🍀 The devs said Harris is “bringing his own spin” to the character. I’ll believe it when I see it. 👀
So, Marvel’s Deadpool VR is coming out in 2025. For Meta Quest 3 and 3S. I’ll be watching from a safe distance, thank you very much. 🙅♀️
Oh, and Ryan Reynolds is “okay.” Sort of. 🙄 Just watch the video. It’s probably more entertaining than this article. 🎬
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