August 27, 2025, Nesebar, Bulgaria, for Immediate Release
iTales VR has officially announced Vortex 9 VR Version, the first-ever online third-person shooter developed for Meta Quest with cutest battle pets and already established audience of 10 million players.
The announcement was marked by the release of an official teaser trailer, now live on the iTales VR YouTube channel, and the game’s debut at the PlayB3yond Indie Game Fest 2025.
Watch Vortex 9 VR Announcement Teaser
“Vortex 9 VR Version – the first-ever online third-person shooter for Meta Quest. Yes, it’s true: no other online third-person shooter currently exists on the standalone VR platform, and we are planning to fill this niche with a VR port of a great game, that is already loved by millions of players worldwide” said Alexander Nasonov, Producer at iTales VR.
The VR adaptation of Vortex 9 brings the popular cross-platform casual online shooter (with the already established total audience of more then 10 millions players worldwide across currently available platforms) into virtual reality for the very first time, complete with full cross-play support across PC, mobile, and VR versions.
Players can wishlist the game now on the Meta Store: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/vortex-9/30260007240309622/
The release is slated for later this year, with the exact launch date to be announced soon.
About Vortex 9 VR
Vortex 9 is the first-ever online third-person 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 third-person 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!
Vortex 9 Key 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!
Wishlist Vortex 9 on Meta Store: https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/vortex-9/30260007240309622/
OR Join Vortex 9 online battles now
- on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vortex-9-shooter-games/id6443465277
- or on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixelfun.online
Why PlayB3yond Matters
VR version of Vortex 9 was announced on PlayB3yond which is more than an event-it’s a movement to celebrate and support the dreamers who fuel innovation in gaming. By participating, players help amplify the voices of indie developers, ensuring their creative visions reach a global audience.
The event is about showcasing the heart and soul of indie gaming. With titles like Vortex 9, Dark Trip, Total Reload, Sojourn Past, Deep Pixel Melancholy, and others, PlayB3yond is thrilled to highlight the incredible creativity and talent in the indie scene.
Event Website: https://www.PlayB3yond.com | https://www.GoodIndie.Games YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GameTikker
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About iTales VR
iTales VR is a Bulgaria based indie virtual reality game development studio focused on creating immersive and engaging VR experiences that blend innovations with cutting-edge technology. The first project by the studio is Dark Trip - psychedelic VR escape room with pills that has been in Early Access on Meta Store since February 2025. Vortex 9 VR is another studio’s project scheduled for the full featured release by the end of 2025.
For more information about iTales VR and our projects, visit http://vr.itales.mobi