Oulu, Finland. Virtual Hunter, the highly anticipated realistic VR hunting simulation, has officially surpassed 10,000 wishlists on PlayStation VR2 ahead of its May 27 launch on PS VR2 and Meta Quest. This milestone underscores the game’s growing momentum and the strong demand for immersive, simulation-driven VR experiences. Wishlists on Meta Quest are also climbing steadily as players prepare to step into the wild.
The momentum has also been supported by platform visibility on PlayStation, including a recent feature on the official PlayStation Blog. In the article, the development team at Korpi Games shared insights into the creative process behind Virtual Hunter offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the team approached realism, immersion and bringing nature to life in VR.
“Reaching 10,000 wishlists on PlayStation VR2 is a huge milestone for us,” said Jesse Passoja, Lead Designer from Korpi Games. “Seeing the game featured on the PlayStation Blog and connecting with players who are excited about this type of experience has been incredibly motivating for the team.”
Hunting Adventure of a Lifetime
Developed as a grounded and atmospheric simulation, Virtual Hunter focuses on observation, tracking, and understanding animal behavior, offering a slower, more thoughtful approach to the hunting game genre.
Players can expect:
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Realistic animal behavior and weapon handling
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Careful tracking and environmental awareness
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Immersive exploration of natural landscapes
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A calm, tension-filled atmosphere instead of constant action
Rather than fast-paced action, Virtual Hunter encourages players to slow down, read the environment and fully immerse themselves in the natural world.
A Growing Audience for Immersive VR
The strong wishlist performance highlights how players on PlayStation VR2 are actively engaging with premium, realism-driven titles.
At the same time, Virtual Hunter continues to build visibility across other VR platforms, including Meta Quest, as anticipation grows ahead of launch.
🎯 Availability
Virtual Hunter will launch on May 27
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PlayStation VR2 https://store.playstation.com/concept/10015055/
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Meta Quest https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/virtual-hunter/10039970526115789
Review keys of Virtual Hunter will be available to content creators and press in the beginning of May. To request a key, please fill out this form or reply directly to this email.
📩 Press Contact
Jonna Ranta, CMO VRKiwi
Email: jonna.ranta@vrkiwi.com
Website: https://vrkiwi.org/portfolio/virtual-hunter-2025/
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About Virtual Hunter
Virtual Hunter offers a profoundly immersive outdoor adventure in VR with a respectful approach towards hunting and nature, released on Steam in 2025. A new wave of players on PS VR2 and Meta Quest will soon have the opportunity to stalk their prey with their preferred weapon or simply wander the vast 64m2 open world in a solo experience or with up to 6-player co-op.
Features
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Large open hunting ground with full day–night cycle
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Realistic animal senses and behaviour: sight, hearing, smell, eating, sleeping and hurt behaviour
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Deep weapon handling including rifles, shotgun, pistol & bow
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Unique free-placement trophy lodge with multiple poses and mounts
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A choice of solo play or up to 6-player co-op for hunting, hiking, and strategizing
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Progression with callers, gear and advanced tracking tools
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Extensive Settings For All Players
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High replayability with a fresh spawn of animals for each hunt
About Korpi Games
Korpi Games develops high quality single- and multiplayer virtual reality titles for PCVR and standalone platforms. We specialize in creating immersive worlds and authentic experiences that draw the player into another reality.
About VRKiwi
VRKiwi is a VR game studio and publisher. Our first VR game Cave Digger, is a mining classic followed by Cave Digger 2: Dig Harder. Since then we’ve also helped port and publish several other great games to different VR platforms including Pirates VR: Jolly Roger, Stilt and Towers & Powers.