PITTSBURGH, PA — September 23, 2026 — Today Dragon Grove, an all-new cozy 3D puzzle game developed by Schell Games, was introduced at Meta Connect 2026. This free game, coming exclusively to Meta VR Glasses and Meta Quest 3/3S, leverages mixed reality technology to bring magical dragons and engaging plant-based puzzles directly into players' real-world spaces. Dragon Grove is expected to launch in Spring 2027.
Dragon Grove places players in the role of Grovekeepers chosen by dragons to help them in this magical world. By solving spatial puzzles and matching plant elements like leaves and flowers, players cultivate flourishing garden groves. Completing groves triggers a surge of magic that awakens dragon memories and unlocks powerful abilities to assist with future puzzle-solving.
"Meta has been an incredible partner to Schell Games and having the opportunity to introduce Dragon Grove at Meta Connect is especially exciting for us," said Jesse Schell, CEO of Schell Games. "Working closely with Meta has allowed us to push the limits of mixed reality and spatial gaming. I can't wait for players to experience the enchantment of Dragon Grove in their own homes."
Featuring over 200 levels at launch, players can jump in for quick bite-sized sessions or dive into hours of strategic gameplay. Players can bond with their dragons, customize them with cosmetic hats and toys, and track progress alongside friends.
"We designed Dragon Grove to be a relaxing yet rewarding daily ritual," said Michał Książkiewicz, Project Director of Dragon Grove. "By combining tactile hand-tracking interactions, clever 3D puzzle strategy, and delightful dragon companions with distinct personalities, we’re creating an experience that is easy to pick up, deep in its complexity, and unbe-leaf-ably fun."
Key Features Include:
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Controller-Free Gameplay: Use your hands to interact with dragons - pet them, wave to them, and cradle them in your hand - and solve the puzzles, too.
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Friendly Dragon Companions: Team up with dragon friends to awaken forgotten groves, discover ancient dragon secrets, and unlock magical abilities that aid in solving complex puzzles.
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Deep 3D Puzzle Gameplay: Solve puzzles across 200+ levels that scale in difficulty as you discover new groves.
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Engaging Dragon Customization: Unlock a variety of dragons, each with their own unique looks, personalities, and abilities. Personalize these charming creatures with cosmetics like hats and tail charms, using earned or purchased coins.
The game can be wishlisted now on the Meta Horizon Store. For additional information, visit playdragongrove.com or join the community on Discord and Instagram. Here is the press kit and trailer for your convenience.
About Schell Games
Schell Games is the largest full-service entertainment and educational game development company in the United States. Founded in 2002 by award-winning game designer and author Jesse Schell, the company boasts a highly talented array of artists, engineers, producers, and game designers. Schell Games creates engaging experiences for VR/AR/MR, PC, mobile, console, handheld, online, and social platforms; location-based entertainment and theme park attractions; connected toys; and virtual worlds. In addition to creating original games, the company counts some of the world’s most respected brands as clients, including The Walt Disney Company, Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, LEGO, Yale University, Universal Studios, Warner Bros., Fred Rogers Productions, The Smithsonian Institute, and the US Department of Education. For more information on Schell Games, visit https://www.schellgames.com.
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